all data from internet sources april 7, 2006. Manufacturer webpages were preferred, but some do not post specs.
all strenghts in kN, all diameters in mm.
conversion can be done online at onlineconversion.com
| tech/specialty cord | diameter | rating | |||||||
| NE Ropes / Maxim | |||||||||
| tech cord (technora) | 3 | 14.2 | source | ||||||
| tech cord (technora) | 5 | 22.2 | |||||||
| spectra A-cord | 5.5 | 17.8 | |||||||
| bluewater | |||||||||
| titan (dyneema) | 5.5 | 14.2 | source | ||||||
| dynamic 'prussik' cord | 6.5 | 10.8 | |||||||
| dynamic 'prussik' cord | 7 | 11.6 | |||||||
| dynamic 'prussik' cord | 8 | 12.8 | |||||||
| cordalette' cord | 7 | no rating stated (but BW states it is stronger and less stretchy than its standard 7mm acc. Cord) | |||||||
| sterling | |||||||||
| vectran | 5.5 | 16.9 "knotted" | source | ||||||
| powercord (technora) | 6 | 21.3 | source | ||||||
| black diamond | |||||||||
| gemini | 5.5 | 17.3 "knotted" | source | ||||||
| beal | |||||||||
| aramide | 5.5 | 17.7 | source | ||||||
| dyneema | 5.5 | 17.7 | |||||||
To convert to Lbs, multiply by 225.
standard nylon accessory cord ratings are on this page.
for additions, comments, changes, corrections, please contact me.