Breaking strength of twine?

Moostang · 04-30-2008, 08:04 AM

I am using a method of tying Scout that Chester recommended by using baling twine as a safe guard when I tie to the trailer (a broken tie ring would be nearly impossible to replace and do a lot of damage), but Rob brought up a good point.. what type of twine should you be using, there is the plastic twine (which we have) then the other type which he calls real twine which is more natural (like rope I guess).

So anyone know what the breaking strength of the plastic stuff is, I couldn't break it myself by pulling on a loop with my foot against the trailer, but I didn't yank because I didn't feel like falling on my bum!

Heavenly Jumper · 04-30-2008, 08:57 AM

I found this :

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FOR SALE: Baler Twine 8 rolls 4500 Ft Tensile Strength 130 lbs

8 Rolls of Baler Twine- 6 rolls still in the boxes and 2 loose rolls Pro Series Polyprolylene 4500 Feet long each roll Tensile Strength 130lbs ...

Nevada_Silk · 04-30-2008, 09:02 AM

The plastic twine won't break nearly as easy as the 'rope' type twine. I used the rope type to tie in the trailer. It's broken when the need arose (trailer wreck).

Shotgun93 · 04-30-2008, 09:44 AM

The poly twine will have a higher tensile strength than the rope twin. With smaller strands, the rope will break first.

iridehorses · 04-30-2008, 10:57 AM

I like using the natural type of twine that comes on a bail of hay, but even the poly twine will break before the ring on your trailer gets damaged.

wyldterv · 04-30-2008, 11:45 AM

Having used this method for years with plastic twine, trust me, it breaks like it's not even there when a horse puts any weight behind it and that's a 'lil' Ay-Rab

Moostang · 04-30-2008, 11:47 AM

Hmm well my hundred and coughcough pounds couldn't break it when I leaned on it.. maybe I should get Rob to try... I know I keep him around for some reason!

wyldterv · 04-30-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Moostang

Hmm well my hundred and coughcough pounds couldn't break it when I leaned on it.. maybe I should get Rob to try... I know I keep him around for some reason!

Yes but look at it from a realistic perspective... an 1100 lb horse pulling back in a hurry with all their weight WILL break it

the whole mass x speed = so much energy thing

and I am NOT the physics whiz in my family, ROTLFMOA

Trust me, the horse will snap it like it's last weeks dental floss

Dawn · 04-30-2008, 12:32 PM

I prefer to use the 'real' twine myself. It takes a bit to break it, and I want it to break before the horse is putting so much pressure that they're going to flip themselves over backwards.

Who knows though, the synthetic might work just as well. I know that the other works for me so I'll stick to it.

wyldterv · 04-30-2008, 12:34 PM

I've used the plastic twine for many years now (cant' even find the jute style anymore, lol) as an emergency release system and have yet to have a horse haul back hard enough to rear over... The twine breaks before they get to that point of leaning hard on it. POP... LOL..

Also it usually gives out at the point you knotted it as that is a big structural weakness point

04-30-2008, 08:04 AM	#1
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 10,130 Images: 679 Blog Entries: 55	Breaking strength of twine? I am using a method of tying Scout that Chester recommended by using baling twine as a safe guard when I tie to the trailer (a broken tie ring would be nearly impossible to replace and do a lot of damage), but Rob brought up a good point.. what type of twine should you be using, there is the plastic twine (which we have) then the other type which he calls real twine which is more natural (like rope I guess). So anyone know what the breaking strength of the plastic stuff is, I couldn't break it myself by pulling on a loop with my foot against the trailer, but I didn't yank because I didn't feel like falling on my bum! __________________ Diet Dr Pepper is a gateway drug http://moostangproductions.com

04-30-2008, 09:02 AM	#3
Nevada_Silk Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: GA Posts: 1,143 Images: 13	The plastic twine won't break nearly as easy as the 'rope' type twine. I used the rope type to tie in the trailer. It's broken when the need arose (trailer wreck). __________________ There are only two emotions that belong in the saddle; one is a sense of humor and the other is patience ~ John Lyons Defeat: Osama, Obama, and Chelsea's Mama!

04-30-2008, 09:44 AM	#4
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,957 Images: 132	The poly twine will have a higher tensile strength than the rope twin. With smaller strands, the rope will break first. __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

04-30-2008, 11:45 AM	#6
wyldterv Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bellingham, WA USA Posts: 12,567 Images: 309 Blog Entries: 18	Having used this method for years with plastic twine, trust me, it breaks like it's not even there when a horse puts any weight behind it and that's a 'lil' Ay-Rab __________________ WyldTerv "I've been love ♥ struck!" Horsin Around and Doggin it 24/7, Life is GRAND! *Mustang Poncho,Dancer,Emmerson and Ms.Elle'* BlackFyre Farms-Bellingham, WA USA, http://www.freewebs.com/blackfyrearabians

04-30-2008, 11:47 AM	#7
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 10,130 Images: 679 Blog Entries: 55	Hmm well my hundred and coughcough pounds couldn't break it when I leaned on it.. maybe I should get Rob to try... I know I keep him around for some reason! __________________ Diet Dr Pepper is a gateway drug http://moostangproductions.com

04-30-2008, 10:57 AM	#5
iridehorses Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Upstate of SC Posts: 374 Images: 40	I like using the natural type of twine that comes on a bail of hay, but even the poly twine will break before the ring on your trailer gets damaged.

04-30-2008, 12:32 PM	#9
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 32,203 Images: 1462	I prefer to use the 'real' twine myself. It takes a bit to break it, and I want it to break before the horse is putting so much pressure that they're going to flip themselves over backwards. Who knows though, the synthetic might work just as well. I know that the other works for me so I'll stick to it.

04-30-2008, 12:34 PM	#10
wyldterv Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bellingham, WA USA Posts: 12,567 Images: 309 Blog Entries: 18	I've used the plastic twine for many years now (cant' even find the jute style anymore, lol) as an emergency release system and have yet to have a horse haul back hard enough to rear over... The twine breaks before they get to that point of leaning hard on it. POP... LOL.. Also it usually gives out at the point you knotted it as that is a big structural weakness point __________________ WyldTerv "I've been love ♥ struck!" Horsin Around and Doggin it 24/7, Life is GRAND! *Mustang Poncho,Dancer,Emmerson and Ms.Elle'* BlackFyre Farms-Bellingham, WA USA, http://www.freewebs.com/blackfyrearabians

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