Rope Fiber Resources

[Waldo]

Is there a reference that clears states the characteristics of most of the fibers that we use in our industry? My head starts turning when i try to remember which ones are what, vectran technora poly nylon aramid kevlar etc....

 

[Gord]

The companies themselves have some good info. Here's a few links that might have the right info.

New England ropes - Technology

Yale Cordage - Arborist Ropes PDF

Samson Ropes - Numerous Technical Bulletins

 

[matdand]

Try this one:

http://www.xmission.com/~tmoyer/testing/High_Strength_Cord.pdf

Matt

 

[chris_girard]

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The companies themselves have some good info. Here's a few links that might have the right info.

New England ropes - Technology

Yale Cordage - Arborist Ropes PDF

Samson Ropes - Numerous Technical Bulletins

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I use the same ones that Gord has here, since I buy from all three.

Different companies use different trademark brand names, but the fiber is still the same as far as I know