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2. Kernmantle rope - Wikipedia

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   Parachute cord is a type of lightweight nylon kernmantle rope. The kern of this particular example is made up of seven two-ply yarns; the mantle is braided from 32 strands. Kernmantle rope should be inspected before and after every use for any form of damage.

3. 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 ...

4. Parachute cord - Wikipedia

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   A very similar usage niche is nylon webbing, a strong, economical fabric woven as a flat strip or tube, also often used in place of rope. Additional uses for parachute cord are in the manufacture of items such as lanyards, belts, dog leashes, rosaries, and key chains. This is becoming more popular as crafters are discovering this material. [10]

5. Eye splice - Wikipedia

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   Eye splice in single braided (hollow braid) rope; Eye splice in double braided rope with polyester or nylon fiber core; Eye splice in rope with braided cover and a laid core; Eyes splice in rope with braided cover and parallel fibers in the core; Eye splice in double braided rope with a high-performance fiber core (e.g. Dyneema, Vectran)

6. Rope splicing - Wikipedia

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   Tubular fids aid in splicing double-braided rope. Top fids are used to pull rope taut while separating strands of rope with a Swedish fid. Uni-fids are needed to splice braid with a parallel core. A marlinspike is a tool, usually made of steel and often part of a sailor's pocketknife, which is used to separate strands of rope from one another ...

7. 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.