Samson MLX3 Double Braid.
Cruising sailors who desire optimal performance will appreciate the low-stretch polyester construction, smooth rendering, and long life of the cover over a polyester core.
Technical Description
| Size Diameter* | Weight Per 100 ft | Weight Per 100 m | Strength Average | Elastic Stiffness** | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | Metric | Imperial | Metric | Imperial | Metric | ||
| 1/4 in | 6 mm | 1.7 lb | 2. kg | 3,400 lb | 1,500 kg | 134,000 lb | 600 kN |
| 5/16 in | 8 mm | 3.1 lb | 4.6 kg | 4,500 lb | 2,000 kg | 177,000 lb | 790 kN |
| 13/32 in | 10 mm | 4.7 lb | 7.0 kg | 7,700 lb | 3,500 kg | 305,000 lb | 1400 kN |
| 1/2 in | 12 mm | 6.5 lb | 9.7 lb | 12,000 lb | 5,400 kg | 476,000 lb | 2100 kN |
| 9/16 in | 14 mm | 8.7 lb | 12.9 kg | 17,200 lb | 7,800 kg | 682,000 lb | 3000 kN |
| At Percent of break strength | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Elastic Elongation | ||
| 0.49% | 0.74% | 1.00% |
* Diameters have been recalibrated for accurate metric sizing.
- Manufacturer Product Code: 436.
- Can be tapered.
- Coated core matches the cover.
- High strength.
- Lightweight.
- Moderate stretch.
- Specific Gravity: 1.16.
- Fiber (Core/cover): HMPE - MFP Blend / Polyester.
- Splice: Double Braid Class II.
- Applications: Performance Cruising - Club Racer.