Overview

Kingbraid

Kingbraid has a 3 strand twisted Polyester core and 32 plait HT Polyester cover. It is lower stretch, stronger and harder wearing than standard Polyester braid on braid. It is ideal for halyards, sheets, control lines and most on-board applications.

3.2%

Overview
Colours
Specification
Application

Colours

Specification

Technical Data

Diameter (mm)

Min Break
Strength (kgs)

930

1800

2700

4100

5100

Load-Elongation Curve

Elongation is based on figures taken from tests across the diameter range, to produce an average figure.

Applications

Halyards

A Halyard is used to hoist a sail, ropes used for halyards are normally very low stretch to keep the sail raised and taut.

Sheets

Sheets are a line used to control the movable clews of a sail. We have many options for sheets on board for dinghy sailors through to Grand Prix race boats.

Material

Polyester

Polyester has a specific gravity of 1.38 which means it will not float. Polyester has no strength loss when wet, it is flexible and has good abrasion resistance. Polyester fibres also have good resistance to chemicals and have a melting point of 295°C.

Product Markets

Lifting

Sailing

Utilities

Display & Design