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Constructions

Three Strand

The simplest type of rope is formed by twisting fiber into a strand, and then twisting three strands into rope. It’s conversion efficiency is relatively low since this construction technique is the hardest on fiber.

Plaited Rope

Eight-strand “Square-Braid” is comprised of eight individual strands, which are woven together as four parts. It’s major advantages are non-rotation and high energy absorption.

Single Braid

This construction leaves a void in the center and utilizes strand counts of 8, 12, or 16. The hollow is instrumental in making it easy to splice. Hollow braids are non-rotating and are an extremely efficient way to utilize fiber.

Double Braid

This is really two separate ropes in one: the core which is a single braid, is over braided with a sleeve. This construction allows the rope to be used for more applications; the same or dissimilar fibers can be engineered into the rope suited to any specific application.

This application entirely shields one of the two elements in the rope from abrasion.