Natural Paracord 100 Type I - MiL-C-5040H

Item: # MT010729

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Mil-Spec Paracord Type I 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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Natural Mil-Spec Paracord Type I 100 - MIL-C-5040H (circa 1,8 mm)

Mil-Spec Paracord Type I 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 yarns used.
The sheath contains a yellow/black Manufacturer ID marker for identification proposes

Mil-C-5040H Specifications:

Mil-C-5040H - Paracord 100 Type I
Approximate Diameter: Ø 1,8 mm
Weight: 1.42 gram per meter
Certified Minimum Tensile Strength: 43 kg (95 lbs)
100% High Quality Nylon Yarns
Sheath structure: 16 Strands
Rope Construction: 1 Strands
Manufacturer ID Marker in sheath: Yellow/Black

Nylon Specifications

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

IMPORTANT: Not suitable as a climbing rope! Note from our Manufacturer: "Our ability to meet Mil-Spec standards for braided cords is a reflection of our internal standards and our constantly expanding engineering and manufacturing capabilities. From our knowledge of raw materials and their properties, to our traceability processes for every step of manufacturing, we are able to provide finished goods with consistent superior quality"

Item #	MT010729
Weight	1.3 gram
Minimum breaking strength (kg)	45
Rope diameter	1.8 mm
Colour	White
Paracord type	Paracord Mil-Spec Type IA
Pattern type	Solid
Rope material	Nylon (PA)
Number of strands	16
Rope structure	Coreless
Max continuous length (m)	300

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