Aracom T is a double braid consisting of a Technora® Aramid core with a sleeve of high-tenacity polyester. Aracom T maintains a high degree of flexibility and is easily spliced. Strength comes from the core, the sleeve’s is meant to protect the core from abrasion Less internal abrasion reduces lament breakage in processing and helps us manage fiber tensions in the factory as we ply up a strand Yale’s exclusive Aralube process infuses the Technora with molten lubricant prior to entering our twisting equipment. Lab and field experience have shown that this added, internal permanent lubrication (nonsoluble) treatment leads to an extended wear life (as much as four times). It cuts down internal abrasion, reduces lament breakage in processing and helps us manage fiber tensions in the factory as we ply up a strand. The polyester sleeve is thicker than its sister product, Miniline, which gives it better protection in high-abrasion applications. The entire strength of Aracom T is derived from the core, and the sleeve’s purpose is to protect the core from abrasion. Diameter (Inches) Weight (Lbs/100f) Average Spliced Break Strength *(Lbs) Minimum Spliced Break Strength *(Lbs) Maximum Working Load 5:1 **(Lbs) 3/16 1.5 4,800 4,320 960 1/4 2.7 6,800 6,120 1,360 5/16 3.8 9,700 8,730 1,940 3/8 5.1 14,500 13,050 2,900 7/16 6.8 17,500 15,750 3,500 1/2 8.7 23,000 20,700 4,600 9/16 10.0 27,500 24,750 5,500 5/8 13.3 34,350 30,915 6,870 3/4 16.9 39,390 35,451 7,878 7/8 24.5 69,400 62,460 13,880 1 32.5 86,800 78,120 17,360 1-1/8 45.0 97,850 88,065 19,570 1-1/4 51.0 110,000 99,000 22,000 Green working 157 ft. lbs./lb. Red ultimate 4,409 ft. lbs./lb.
