Manufacturer part #: Crystalyne 3/8"
| Diameter | Weight | Strength | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American | Metric | lb/100 ft | kg/100m | American | Metric |
| 3/16" | 5.0 mm | 1.4 | 2.08 | 3,000 lb | 1,361 kg |
| 1/4" | 6.0 mm | 2.2 | 3.27 | 5,000 lb | 2,268 kg |
| 5/16" | 8.0 mm | 3 | 4.46 | 7,200 lb | 3,266 kg |
| 3/8" | 9.0 mm | 4.4 | 6.55 | 11,500 lb | 5,216 kg |
| 7/16" | 11.0 mm | 6.1 | 9.08 | 15,200 lb | 6,895 kg |
| 1/2" | 12.0 mm | 8.5 | 12.65 | 20,000 lb | 9,072 kg |
| 9/16" | 14.0 mm | 11.1 | 16.52 | 26,000 lb | 11,794 kg |
Manufacturer part #: Crystalyne 3/8"
Crystalyne is a combination of a urethane Maxijacket coated core of Vectran and an outer sleeve of polyester. The Maxijacketed core is color matched to the solid color of the solution dyed polyester cover. Vectran is a high-modulus, liquid crystal polymer which combines high strength , low stretch, and low creep. It absorbs moisture, delivering the lightweight, all-weather performance that makes it the preferred choice of high-performance racers worldwide.When strength is critical and stretch cannot be tolerated.
Applications: For halyards, sheets, guys and control lines.
Construction: Braid of 100% Vectran LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer). Sleeve: Braid of smooth filament polyester.
Specific Gravity: 1.40.