Cortland Double Braid – D/T Composite

D/T Composite is a double braided rope with the inner core made of Plasma® and the outer sleeve of polyester.

D/T Composite has very low elongation, high strength and the feel and handling of polyester double braid. It is identified with three external black markers.

D/T Composite is delivered standard with an overlay marine finish and is available on special order with a spliceable polyurethane finish in clear or any of six colors.

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Description

Features and Benefits:

  • High strength
  • Low stretch
  • Soft hand
  • Torque free
  • Easy splicing

Applications:

  • Winch lines
  • Crane lines
  • Theatrical rigging
  • Utility pulling lines

Certifications:

  • ABS
  • DNV-GL

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Cortland Double Braid DT Composite

Nominal Diameter
(inches)
Size
(circ in.)
Approximate Weight
(lbs/100ft)
Minimum Tensile Strength
Spliced Rope
(lbs)
Minimum Tensile Strength
ISO Unspliced Rope
(lbs)
7/161-1/46.114,85016,500
1/21-1/28.320,92523,300
9/161-3/410.128,20031,300
5/8212.536,90041,000
3/42-1/415.947,25052,500
7/82-3/424.967,20074,700
1330.877,40086,000
1-1/83-1/236.898,250109,200
1-1/43-3/442.6109,050121,200
1-5/16449.7119,250132,500
1-1/24-1/264150,000166,700
1-5/8576180,000200,000
1-3/45-1/289.8208,000231,100
26107247,500275,000

Tensile Strengths are determined in accordance with Cordage Institute 1500, Test Methods for Fiber Rope. Weights are calculated at linear density under standard preload (200d2) plus 4%. See reverse side for application and safety information.

 


Technical InformationCortland Double Braid DT Composite Rope Technical Chart

Specific gravity: 1.20*
Melting point: 284°F (140°C)
Critical temperature: 150°F (65°C)
Coefficient of friction: 0.12–0.15*
Elongation at break: 3%–4%
Fiber water absorption: 0–1%
UV resistance: excellent
Wet abrasion: excellent
Dry abrasion: excellent

* Value based on data supplied by the fiber manufacturer for new, dry fiber

 

 

 

 

 

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