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Desert Tan Paracord 550 Type III - MiL-C-5040H
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- # MT010667
USD 0.67
/ a meter In stock
Excluding VAT and shippingThis Paracord is made by a certified U.S. Government contractor and is 100% Compliant with the Military Specification ID: Mil-C-5040H
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Desert Tan Paracord 550 MIL-C-5040H Type III (circa 3,8 mm)
This Mil-Spec Paracord is 100% compliant with the Military Specification Mil-C-5040H. Mil-Spec indicates that a product has been designed to meet the essential technical requirements of the US Department of Defense. It describes the manufacturing process and raw materials that are used to produce Military-Grade Paracord. Mil-Spec Paracord must go through rigorous testing, from raw materials to the final product, in order for it to be certified for U.S. Military use.When you have a critical application and only the best will do, choose this Mil-C-5040H Military-grade Paracord instead of our standard commercial-grade Paracord.- The main difference between “Mil-Spec” and regular “Commercial” Paracord is in the quality control and type of internal yarns used.
- Mil-C-5040H requires that each of the core Strands are made up of 3 twisted ply Strands.
- The core contains a coloured Manufacturer ID marker for identification proposes
- Mil-C-5040H - Paracord 550 Type III
- Approximate Diameter: Ø 3,8 mm
- Weight: 6,6 gram per meter
- Certified Minimum Tensile Strength: 250 kg (550 lbs)
- 100% High Quality Nylon Yarns
- Sheath structure: 32 Strands
- 7 core strands each made up of 3 twisted strands
- Rope Construction: Kernmantle
- Manufacturer ID Marker: Yellow/Black
- Density: 1.14 g/cm³ (does not float)
- Approximate Melting point: 265 ° C
- Approximately Elongation at break (stretch): 30%
- Mildew & Rot Resistant: Excellent
- UV Resistant score (0-5 rating scale): 4
- When wet Nylon does lose 10-15% of it's breaking load
- Approximate Water Absorption: 5-10%
- Washable at 30 °C (Vivid colours more prone to bleed)
- Made by a Certified U.S. Government Contractor
Item # | MT010667 |
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Sold per | meter |
Weight | 6.1 gram |
Minimum breaking strength (kg) | 250 |
Rope Diameter | 3.8 mm |
Color | Beige |
Paracord Type | Paracord Mil-Spec Type III |
Pattern Type | Solid |
Rope Material | Nylon (PA) |
Number of Strands | 32 |
Rope structure | Kernmantle |
Max Continuous Length (m) | 300 |
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