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ROPE, polypropylene, Ø 5mm, twisted, per metre

https://unicat.msf.org/cat/product/10617
STD PHDWROPE05P

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Former Code(s): CSHEROPE05P
The product is part of at least one Kit. A kit is a collection of products (medical and/or logistic) that are needed for a certain intervention in emergency. The choice and quantity of the articles reflects the MSF protocols for this specific situation. The use of Kits allows to start an intervention without a detailed evaluation.
OC subscriptions: included in supply or field order tools (e.g. UniField)
SC subscriptions: included in supply or field tools
OC validations: approved for procurement and use by an OC for international or local orders specifying context and activity in Medical Standard Lists (MSL)

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ROPE

Definition

Rope available in different materials and different diameters for many uses.

Specifications

Continuous fibre rope, twisted or braided.

Available in 3 materials:

  • natural fibres (NF)
  • polypropylene (PP)
  • polyamide/nylon (NYL)

A twisted rope will be stronger than a braided rope of the same material.

Nylon resists UV better than polypropylene.

NF

PP

NYL

Wear resistance

+

+

++++

Elasticity

+

++

++++

Tensile strength

-

+

++

Price

low

medium

high

Instructions for use

The choice of rope will depend on the intended use. 3 types of use can be distinguished:

Light use

  • Function: fixing light items, tying up packages, etc.
  • Choice: depending on local availability and price. Any material would be suitable: sisal, Manila hemp, other natural fibres etc.

General use

  • Function: pegging down a small tent; constructing a shelter made of plastic sheeting; fencing; tying down a load on a vehicle etc.
  • Choice: polypropylene, diameter 5 to 14 mm.

Heavy-duty or long-term use

  • Function: pegging down a large tent, towing a vehicle, securing a radio mast etc.
  • Choice: polypropylene, diameter 10 mm and above, or nylon, diameter 6 mm (20 mm for towing a vehicle). Nylon is preferable for long-term use.

To avoid a nylon rope unravelling, you are recommended to melt the ends.

For family shelters made of plastic sheeting, the larger the diameter of the rope used as a ridge, the less it will damage the sheeting.

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