Sailing across the universe, climbing the tallest mountains, and building monuments would have been difficult for mankind without a rope. The rope has made civilization possible. Despite the use of rope one may have gotten personally in life, you may probably know very little about the functional cords such as the material rope is made of, how it is made, and when one would choose to use one type of rope over the other. Continue reading and be enlightened on some of the existing types of rope and their uses.
Polypropylene
This is a lightweight rope that can withstand a wet climate. Besides, it is resistant to water, oils, and most chemicals.
Uses
Suitable for marine applications since it floats in water. As such it is used to create swimming lanes and also in boating.
Used in applications that require stretch since it has a low resistance to stretch.
It is an exercise tool.
It is used in camping.
Used to create large nets that can carry heavy construction materials from one point to another.
Used as a safe and sturdy pulley rope
Used as drawcord for cable layering.
Manila
Manila is a traditional Ravenox rope that has several uses since it’s flexible and durable.
Uses
Decoration of homes since it’s appealing to the eye.
Used in landscaping
Exercising purposes.
Gardening.
Used to make bags, furniture, carpets, and clothing.
Sailing and marine use since it is resistant to damage from saltwater.
Used in swings and children’s playsets
Polyester
This is a UV and stretch resistant rope. Unlike nylon rope, the polyester rope can retain its strength when wet.
Uses of polyester rope
Sailing applications or rigging.
Marine applications.
Industrial purposes.
Exercising tool.
Nylon
Nylon is wear, UV, and rot-resistant. It can maintain its strength and flexibility.
Uses
Making towing lines.
Putting up anchor lines.
Making pulleys.
Tying of knots.
Kevlar
Kevlar is a rope that is known for its flame, rust, water, and stretch resistance.
It can also withstand temperatures of up to 500 degrees.
Uses
Used in bulletproof armor
Applicable in extreme temperatures.
Applications that need high-strengths.
Used in non-stretch applications.
Single-braid rope
The single-braid rope is a durable rope made to withstand heavy weight pressure. They are made through braiding rather than twisting. With a lock-stitch conformation, the durability of these ropes is assured for fay is a heard off.
Uses
Used to make blocks and pulleys
Climbing rocks.
Towing cars and dock lines
Outdoor swings for children
Making hammocks
Constructing a dog leash
It is suitable for constructing anchor lines
Plaited rope
It is also referred to as the square braid rope. This rope has a coarse texture and incredibly flexible as compared to other ropes we have seen before. Plaited ropes are cheap, strong and more elastic than braided ropes. It kinks easily when not properly handled.
Uses
It is also used for dock and tow lines.
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