PBO Cover

PBO Cover – Extra grip with heat and abrasion protection for high-load ropes

The PBO Cover is specifically designed for use with double braids and single braided ropes made from HMPE super fibers, offering the ultimate protection for heavily stressed lines. Made from a premium fiber mix of PBO, Technora®, and Cordura®, this thick braided cover provides unmatched grip, heat resistance, and durability.

Perfect for applications involving extreme loads and friction, such as winches and clutches, the PBO Cover ensures your sheets and halyards remain reliable and keeps lines from slipping, even under the toughest conditions.

Why choose the PBO Cover?


• High grip performance: Cordura® fibers add excellent grip, ensuring reliable operation under heavy loads, even in demanding conditions.

• Exceptional heat resistance: PBO fibers provide top-level protection against heat buildup, especially during easing on high-load winches.

• Extreme abrasion resistance: The Technora® fibers in the mix deliver superior wear resistance, shielding your ropes from damage caused by repeated friction.


Applications:

The PBO Cover is ideal for high-performance rigging on racing and cruising yachts:


• Running backstays: Protects against the wear and heat generated by winch operation, ensuring reliable mast bending and forestay tensioning.

• Genoa sheets: Withstand high loads and repetitive trimming at the same winch point, delivering optimal performance for headsails under pressure.


Features and benefits:


• Balanced material mix: Combines PBO for heat resistance, Technora® for durability, and Cordura® for grip, ensuring the best performance for high-load lines.

• Flexible and strong: The cover keeps your ropes round and flexible, even under extreme conditions, while significantly extending their lifespan.

• Size options: Available in two sizes to fit core diameters of 6–8 mm and 8–12 mm, allowing for end diameters of ø8–14 mm.


How to use the PBO Cover:

The PBO Cover is spliced directly over a core of Stirotex® or Dyneema®. This process creates a high-performance line capable of withstanding extreme stress and heat. The cover increases the rope’s diameter by 2–3 mm, ensuring compatibility with winches and clutches while improving durability.

How to splice the PBO Cover:

Premiumropes provides a clear video tutorial on how to splice the PBO Cover onto your ropes. This guide explains how to add an extra protective cover for enhanced performance.

Upgrade your rigging with the PBO Cover for unparalleled grip, heat resistance, and abrasion protection in high-stress applications.