Made from 100% nylon paracord rope quick drying and mold, mildew, rot and uv. This mil spec paracord is 100% compliant with the military specification mil c 5040h. Made in the us, mil c 5040h type iii mil spec parachute cord contains 7 strands in the core giving this cord a tensile strength of 550 lbs. Military specification compliant paracord, sometimes referred to as mil spec paracord, is manufactured in strict accordance with the nineteenpage, very tightlydefined, military specification c5040 milspec c5040 defines very specifically how milspec paracord is to be manufactured and tested prior to being acceptably purchased by the united states military. Kevlar milc87129a cord, fibrous aramid braided 5col.
A factory certificate of conformance is available upon request for all cord sold in our store. Dec 26, 20 5col survival supply sells only military grade paracord conforming to mil c 5040h and the newer pia c 5040 specifications. Also, since most milc5040 h paracord is manufactured in the u. Military spec fabric aa55308 type 1 class 1 military fabric. Mil c 2252023 crimping tools, terminal, hand or power actuated, wire termination. Part of the us militarys milc5040h requirements is that the paracord has at least. It can be used for countless projects and perfect for crafting, repairing and other. Green zone camo version 2 version 2 is a more advanced project that makes a large, 1 38 in wide bracelet.
Genuine military specifications type iii mil c 5040h paracord comes with certificate of authenticity 550 lbs tested. It describes the manufacturing process and raw materials that are used to produce militarygrade paracord. We used 14 ft of green zone camo and 8 ft of coyote 550 paracord to make a 9 in bracelet. This nation will only remain the land of the free so as long as it is the home of the brave. Mil c 5015 connectors msefrer how to order itt cannon is the foremost manufacturer of ms and ms type connectors with the widest range of connector styles, sizes and variations in the industry.
Type iii milspec, manufactured and tested for military standard. Mil spec is the abbreviated term for military specifications. Want certified type iii mil c 5040h mil spec 550 paracord. Good cord sellers may even link to test data for their cords. Material the yarn furnished under this data sheet shall be a high tenacity nylon yarn. Sgt knots milspec paracord milc5040h type iii 7 inner. It can be used for countless projects and perfect for crafting, repairing and other paracord projects. We specialize in fast, free shipping with no minimum order. Information categories administration advancement aerographer. This standard is approved for use by all departments and agencies of the department of defense. The parachute industry association adopted their paracord manufacturing specification from the mil spec c 5040h, and has continued to update their specification that they call. The original milc5040h type iii paracord was used in parachute lines during world war ii, hence the original name parachute cord, and then used by the same troops for multiple tasks once on the ground. Mil spec type iv 750lb paracord used by the us military milc5040h.
Pneumatic tool for wire barrel sizes 0000 through 8. It can be used for countless projects and perfect for crafting, repairing and other crafting projects. If youre interested in military specification paracord, we also sell this. This cord conforms to the mil c 87129a specification cord, fibrous, aramid braided. For a visual slideshow showing bracelets made with each, click here. Genuine militarygrade milc5040h type iii paracord is still most sought out and employed by military, government, and law enforcement agencies alike, and features 100% nylon construction, with a 3ply twisted, 7 strand inner core in which one strand features a colored tracer that identifies the manufacturer. Below is a table of the most important elements from the specification. The cord will be rated to hold 550lbs of weight, and should clearly state so. This revision has resulted in numerous changes to mil std129 revision p, change 4, but the most significant ones are. It has a very high tensile strength for its size, and a high length per linear foot.
Mil spec paracord continues to be used on both military and civilian parachutes today, as well as for a gigantic variety of other uses. High quality type iii milc5040h milspec survival paracord for bracelet making, knitting, camping and more. Jan, 2020 military specification typeiii paracord aka typical 550 cord conforming to original technical standard milc5040h disc. Toughgrid 750lb military specification paracord faqs. Data sheet for 100nor16 per milc5040h, type ia scope this data sheet establishes the requirements of 100nor16 natural. This cord is now used as a general purpose utility cord. If you enjoy this pdf, talking about it on your site or blog and. Part number mil c 5040 including related part numbers and nsn starting at page 1. International orange mil spec 550 type iii paracord 1,000 ft spool. Military specification fabric aa55308aa55308 type 1, class 1 mil spec fabric100% waterproof20 mil thickness18 oz per square yardpvc laminated clothflame resistant62 inch roll widthuv resistantrot resistantmildew resistantuv resistanttear resistantsame color on both sidesonly navy and red are berry complaintalso meets milc43006 g spec50 yard rollsnine colors availableflexiblemade in. Military performance specification milprf29602 chemsol. Red 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. This 550 is military spec cord meaning it is military grade paracord and has beat 14 rigorous scientific tests. Refer to milc5040h revision h pdf document for more information.
Type iv mil spec parachute cord contains 11 strands in the core giving this cord a tensile strength of 750 lbs. Genuine militarygrade milc5040h type iii paracord is still most sought out and. Toughgrid 750lb black paracordparachute cord genuine mil spec type iv. These connectors utilize the finest materials, which, along with precision manufacturing and rigid. Shop 550 type iii mil c 5040h paracord in bulk and have it on hand whenever you need it. Mil spec indicates that a product has been designed to meet the essential technical requirements of the us department of defense. Tool, for lug terminal and external power plug socket contacts, size 2210. Genuine military specifications type iii milc5040h paracord comes with certificate of authenticity 550 lbs tested. Paracord, as mil spec, it must be certified to meet or exceed the standards required by the milc5040h guidelines published by the us. Kevlar cordage is heatresistant and selfextinguishing at normal temperatures. Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to ascenoi, 2530 loop road w, wrightpatterson afb oh 454337101, or emailed to engineering. This versatile cord was used by astronauts during the 82nd space shuttle mission to repair the hubble space telescope the braided sheath is usually made up of 32. Parachute cord is a lightweight nylon kernmantle rope originally used in the suspension lines of.
Military grade paracord is tested and follows military standards for tensile strength and number of inner strands. Natural white mil spec 550 type iii paracord 1,000 ft spool. Commercial paracord on the other hand, is any paracord that does not meet or follow the requirements set forth in the milc5040h. This nation will only remain the land of the free so as. The now inactivated us military standard milc5040h required the material to be nylon. Theres tons of 550 paracord available out there, and many consumersas well as many manufacturers and distributorsthink theyre all the same. Pdf books via email, one being a guide with howto instructions on paracord. Genuine mil spec mil c 5040 type iii and type iv paracord has these features. Camo green 550 paracord is the most used, dependable, tough and long lasting cord we offer. If you have the cord in front of you, look at the end.
Mil spec paracord will have seven to nine internal strands as is required by c 5040h type iii specifications. In modern times, its used as a general purpose cord by all branches of the military. To classify 550lb type 3, and 750lb type 4, parachute cord a. Parachute cord also paracord or 550 cord when referring to typeiii paracord is a lightweight nylon kernmantle rope originally used in the suspension lines of parachutes. Ck and ckr military grade capacitors highlights available on tape and reel molded case construction ckr available with standoff. To obtain the most current version of the environmental data sheet eds. If a single twodimension pdf417 bar code cannot accommodate all the information for the included item information, a set of macro pdf417 bar codes can be used to encode the. Shop 550 type iii milc5040h paracord in bulk and have it on hand whenever you need it. Made from 100% nylon paracord rope quick drying and mold, mildew, rot and uv resistant made in usa. Cord, fibrous, nylon superseding mil c 5040g our policy towards the use of cookies techstreet, a clarivate analytics brand, uses cookies to improve your online experience. Toughgrid 550lb milspec paracord has 7 inner strands, all of which are. Jan 10, 2016 how to identify real mil spec 550lb paracord.
825 811 393 360 346 1535 615 718 523 792 604 1545 488 817 708 67 906 952 32 1293 1132 1406 1233 49 427 909 90 494 556 1142 341 1423 211 751 235 955 1192 992 690