LIROS Braid on Braid (Top Cruising 01528) 20plait (6-8mm 16plait) high tensile low stretch polyester cover ~ 100% high tensile low stretch plaited heat set polyester core <5% Working Load Stretch
The LIROS manufacturing process produces a balanced braid on braid construction with consistency second to none:
Dependable top quality, non kinking, long lasting, firm construction that doesn't flatten under load.
Spliceable to wire
Custom Build Instructions Running Rigging - LIROS Recommended Line Diameters
LIROS braid on braid is the most popular choice for halyards on cruising yachts.
Cover: 20plait high tensile low stretch polyester cover (16plait 6-8mm)
Core: 100% high tensile low stretch plaited heat set polyester <5% Working Load Stretch
LIROS braid on braid can be used for sheets, halyards and control lines e.g. guys, reefing lines, tack lines, vangs/kickers, down/outhauls, furling lines, runner tails, preventers.
LIROS Classic Braid on Braid Plus Factors:
- Tried and tested, proven track record over decades
- Excellent handling
- Non kinking, balanced construction
- LIROS top quality consistency - core and cover in synchronised tension
- Long-lasting working life
- Wear Resistant
- UV Stable
- Firm, round construction that doesn't flatten under load
- Spliceable
- Spliceable to wire
- Heat Set, Low Stretch Performance
- Stretch at working load <5%
LIROS Classic Braid on Braid Break Load
Diameter |
LBL |
Max SA |
WLS |
6mm |
1100kg |
10sqm |
< 5% |
8mm |
1650kg |
20sqm |
< 5% |
10mm |
2700kg |
30sqm |
< 5% |
12mm |
3200kg |
40sqm |
< 5% |
14mm |
3800kg |
70sqm |
< 5% |
16mm |
5000kg |
90sqm |
< 5% |
18mm |
6500kg |
100sqm |
< 5% |
20mm |
7300kg |
100sqm |
< 5% |
LBL = LIROS Break Load Max SA = LIROS recommended Maximum Sail Area WLS = LIROS stretch at working load < = less than