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09/17/2026

On September 16, arborists and volunteers across the country came together for the annual Saluting Branches Day of Service, donating their time and skills to care for the places dedicated to our nation’s veterans.

This year’s event reached 90 locations nationwide, including national and state veterans cemeteries, veteran memorials, VA hospitals and clinics, and veterans homes. At a participating cemetery in Portland, Oregon, volunteers helped contribute to that nationwide effort through tree care and grounds maintenance.

Yale Cordage was proud to support Saluting Branches with a donation of custom, limited-edition XTC-24 arborist rope. Featuring a bold navy, red, white, and yellow pattern with the same performance as Blue Moon, the rope was supplied to arborists volunteering at sites across the country.

Thank you to Saluting Branches and all of the volunteers who put their skills to work in honor of those who served.

Four years in the field. Still delivering strength.After four years of service, a used 1-1/2" River Max sample was cycle...
09/02/2026

Four years in the field. Still delivering strength.

After four years of service, a used 1-1/2" River Max sample was cycled under load and then pulled to failure at 156,494 lbs—exceeding its 150,000-lb Catalog Spliced Minimum Breaking Strength.

The results reinforce what matters beyond the spec sheet: long-term strength retention and proven field performance.

See the full River Max test results: https://hubs.la/Q04wlfjk0

When choosing the right rigging rope, construction, fiber type, stretch, abrasion resistance, and energy absorption can ...
08/28/2026

When choosing the right rigging rope, construction, fiber type, stretch, abrasion resistance, and energy absorption can all affect how a rope performs in the field.

Our latest editorial takes a closer look at our rigging ropes, specifically XTC-12, Portland Braid, Double Esterlon, and Polydyne, to break down what sets each apart and where their different performance characteristics come into play.

Read the full editorial and see the differences for yourself: https://hubs.la/Q04vM2HG0

Yale Cordage recently donated a reel of rope to Boy Scout Troop 177 in Washburn, Maine.The troop uses rope for everythin...
08/18/2026

Yale Cordage recently donated a reel of rope to Boy Scout Troop 177 in Washburn, Maine.

The troop uses rope for everything from practicing knots and whipping rope ends to building rope bridges across the stream at their camp. It also comes in handy for hand guides along rough sections of trail, rigging systems to move objects, and even the occasional tree swing.

We’re glad to help keep Troop 177 supplied with rope they can put to work while learning practical skills outdoors.

From distribution and transmission line stringing to underground pulling, Yale Cordage engineers rope solutions specific...
08/12/2026

From distribution and transmission line stringing to underground pulling, Yale Cordage engineers rope solutions specifically for the utility industry.

Our collaborative engineering approach combines advanced synthetic fibers with purpose-built rope constructions to deliver the strength, durability, and performance utility crews depend on in the field.

Whether you’re using stringing lines, pulling underground cable, or tackling demanding transmission and distribution work, Yale Cordage has a rope engineered for the job.

Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04sPpfp0

Last Thursday, we held a summer cookout for our team at the S**o office to help relax and cool off, with a dunk tank tha...
08/07/2026

Last Thursday, we held a summer cookout for our team at the S**o office to help relax and cool off, with a dunk tank that plenty of volunteers were happy to take a turn in! It was a great afternoon to enjoy some good food, spend time together, and make the most of the summer weather. **o

Knowing when to retire a rope is just as important as knowing how to use it.Yale Cordage's Rope Selection & Inspection G...
08/01/2026

Knowing when to retire a rope is just as important as knowing how to use it.

Yale Cordage's Rope Selection & Inspection Guide is a free resource that covers rope inspection best practices, removal from service criteria, proper rope selection, and guidance for a wide range of applications, including utility stringing lines.

Whether you're inspecting ropes in the field or training your team, this guide is a valuable reference to keep on hand.

Download your free copy today:
https://hubs.la/Q04ryrpH0

07/22/2026

Pull Smarter, Not Harder.

Get a behind the scenes look at how our GlideLine underground pulling rope assembly is manufactured at our headquarters in S**o, Maine, where generations of rope engineering expertise come together to produce solutions trusted by utility, telecom, and construction professionals across North America.

GlideLine's double-braid HMPE construction combines exceptional strength with outstanding abrasion resistance, while its specialized anti-sawing coating helps protect conduit and reduce wear during demanding underground pulls. Integrated REDLIGHT™ Technology provides a highly visible end-of-run indicator, giving crews greater awareness and helping improve efficiency on long installations.

From engineering to final assembly, GlideLine is manufactured in S**o with the quality, consistency, and innovation professionals rely on when every pull counts. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04qhtXG0

Blue 32 spotted in the wild!Yale Enthusiast and arborist Casey Jones recently put 200 feet of 11.7mm Blue 32 to work on ...
07/01/2026

Blue 32 spotted in the wild!

Yale Enthusiast and arborist Casey Jones recently put 200 feet of 11.7mm Blue 32 to work on a Douglas fir. Casey climbed on a fixed line and set a 3/4-inch Polydyne pull rope for the job.

Thanks for sharing your setup, Casey. It’s always great to see Blue 32 performing in real-world arborist applications.

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