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2. Kernmantle rope - Wikipedia

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   Parachute cord (also paracord or 550 cord when referring to type-III paracord) is a lightweight nylon kernmantle rope originally used in the suspension lines of parachutes. This cord is useful for many other tasks and is now used as a general purpose utility cord by both military personnel and civilians.

3. Parachute cord - Wikipedia

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   This cord is now used as a general purpose utility cord. This versatile cord was used by astronauts during the 82nd Space Shuttle mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. [1] The braided sheath is usually made up of 32 interwoven strands, [2] giving it a relatively smooth texture. The all-nylon construction makes paracord somewhat elastic.

4. Rope - Wikipedia

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   Rope may be constructed of any long, stringy, fibrous material (e.g., rattan, a natural material), but generally is constructed of certain natural or synthetic fibres. [1] [2] [3] Synthetic fibre ropes are significantly stronger than their natural fibre counterparts, they have a higher tensile strength, they are more resistant to rotting than ropes created from natural fibres, and they can be ...

5. Whipcord - Wikipedia

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   Whipcord (also "whipcording") is a form of cordage used to make whippings, secure knottings placed over the ends of ropes to keep them from fraying.Sometimes called Interlocking, [1] it is made by plaiting together four strands to make a stronger cord, usually using bobbins to weight the strands and make them easier to control.

6. Braiding machine - Wikipedia

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   1925 braiding machine in action The smallest braiding machine consists of two horn gears and three bobbins. This produces a flat, 3-strand braid. A braiding machine is a device that interlaces three or more strands of yarn or wire to create a variety of materials, including rope, reinforced hose, covered power cords, and some types of lace.

7. Bullwhip - Wikipedia

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   Bullwhips range in length from 1 metre (3 ft) to very long bullwhips of 6 metres (20 ft), with some examples being even longer. A fall is a single piece of leather or nylon cord between 25 and 75 cm (10 and 30 in) in length. It was traditionally made to be replaceable due to the extreme stresses the very end of the whip was subjected to as it ...