Posted by Quality Nylon Rope on 5th Jun 2018
You may use it to secure your boat to a dock, make a rope swing, or maybe you’re using rope to hang your bird feeder - whatever it may be, rope has almost unlimited uses.
So how is rope made, anyway?
When you boil it down, rope is made by grouping individual yarns, fibers, or strands together, by twisting or braiding them to unify the strength of the individual fibers. But that explanation simply scratches the surface.
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Posted by Quality Nylon Rope on 1st May 2018
Since synthetic fibers were introduced to the rope industry in the 1950’s, customers have many different options for rope material. The properties of each rope fiber are unique, with their own strengths and weaknesses. With all these choices, it is important to pick the right rope for the right job. Advantages of Nylon Rope
Today, our team at
Quality Nylon Rope would like to talk about the advantages of using nylon rope.
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Posted by Quality Nylon Rope on 13th Sep 2017
For all twine, cables, cordage, and rope, fibers are the building blocks. Consequently, in order to best understand rope and the rope that you need for your business, you must first understand the different kinds of fibers and their varying properties. When it comes to industrial fibers, there are both synthetic and natural variations used for cordage.
Here’s a cheat sheet to help you understand the most common synthetic and natural, indu… Read more
Posted by Quality Nylon Rope on 2nd Aug 2017
Have you ever wondered: what is the difference between nylon rope and polyester rope? If you have, you’re not alone. In fact, this is one of our most frequently asked questions. At QNR, we are happy to share our expert knowledge of ropes to help you find the best rope for your needs.
Not sure what kind of rope you need?
Learn the difference between nylon and polyester rope:Differences
Nylon and polyester are both strong, syn… Read more
The topic of stretch comes up almost as much with rope/cordage
products as it does with bungee/stretch cord.
As our support desk responds to your phone calls and emails
on the topic of stretch, we thought it best to put some notes together that may
help you make a decision.
Some Key Points on stretch:
Polyester has less stretch than does nylon or polypropylene.
Cotton has less than polyester but doesn’t last very l… Read more