Stretch and Elasticity of Ropes of Different Materials
Rope, rope products are found almost as much as stretch rope products. BARON 's wide range of stretch rope products provide approximately 100% stretch capacity for the product. Stretch ropes are subject to heat/cold, overuse, etc., so 100% may vary, but it is at least a good initial barometer. Products based on Kevlar, Twaron or "Aramid" will give you a very low incidence of stretch. These super fibers are typically located at the core of the product and are protected by a jacket or sheath of polyester or other man-made industrial grade fibers. We offer a variety of Kevlar and Vectran based ropes for low stretch applications. Next we will look at the materials and properties of stretch ropes. Polypropylene fiber structure Among industrial man-made fibers, polypro is usually the cheapest, stretches a lot (18-22% at break) and is not as durable as other fibers. polypro can be a soft variety called multifilament (MFP) or a stiff monofilament variety. Polypro floats on ...