The now inactivated us military standard milc5040h required the material to be nylon. Data sheet for 100nor16 per milc5040h, type ia scope this data sheet establishes the requirements of 100nor16 natural. Jan 10, 2016 how to identify real mil spec 550lb paracord. Camo green 550 paracord is the most used, dependable, tough and long lasting cord we offer. Military spec fabric aa55308 type 1 class 1 military fabric. Commercial paracord on the other hand, is any paracord that does not meet or follow the requirements set forth in the milc5040h. Material the yarn furnished under this data sheet shall be a high tenacity nylon yarn. Information categories administration advancement aerographer.
Kevlar cordage is heatresistant and selfextinguishing at normal temperatures. This standard is approved for use by all departments and agencies of the department of defense. Paracord, as mil spec, it must be certified to meet or exceed the standards required by the milc5040h guidelines published by the us. As such, milspec paracord must be manufactured from 100% nylon, and is more expensive, less readily available, and generally found in only a small number of militaryrelated colors. This nation will only remain the land of the free so as long as it is the home of the brave. It has a very high tensile strength for its size, and a high length per linear foot.
The cord will be rated to hold 550lbs of weight, and should clearly state so. 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. Type iv mil spec parachute cord contains 11 strands in the core giving this cord a tensile strength of 750 lbs. High quality type iii milc5040h milspec survival paracord for bracelet making, knitting, camping and more. Good cord sellers may even link to test data for their cords. Shop 550 type iii mil c 5040h paracord in bulk and have it on hand whenever you need it.
We specialize in fast, free shipping with no minimum order. For a visual slideshow showing bracelets made with each, click here. To obtain the most current version of the environmental data sheet eds. It can be used for countless projects and perfect for crafting, repairing and other crafting projects. This cord conforms to the mil c 87129a specification cord, fibrous, aramid braided. This cord is now used as a general purpose utility cord. If youre interested in military specification paracord, we also sell this. Made from 100% nylon paracord rope quick drying and mold, mildew, rot and uv. This nation will only remain the land of the free so as. 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. Mil spec paracord continues to be used on both military and civilian parachutes today, as well as for a gigantic variety of other uses. To classify 550lb type 3, and 750lb type 4, parachute cord a. Jan, 2020 military specification typeiii paracord aka typical 550 cord conforming to original technical standard milc5040h disc. 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.
Part number mil c 5040 including related part numbers and nsn starting at page 1. 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. Dec 26, 20 5col survival supply sells only military grade paracord conforming to mil c 5040h and the newer pia c 5040 specifications. Genuine militarygrade milc5040h type iii paracord is still most sought out and. 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. Mil spec indicates that a product has been designed to meet the essential technical requirements of the us department of defense. Want certified type iii mil c 5040h mil spec 550 paracord. Genuine military specifications type iii mil c 5040h paracord comes with certificate of authenticity 550 lbs tested. 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. Green zone camo version 2 version 2 is a more advanced project that makes a large, 1 38 in wide bracelet. Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to ascenoi, 2530 loop road w, wrightpatterson afb oh 454337101, or emailed to engineering. 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. Pdf books via email, one being a guide with howto instructions on paracord.
A factory certificate of conformance is available upon request for all cord sold in our store. 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. 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. Made from 100% nylon paracord rope quick drying and mold, mildew, rot and uv resistant made in usa. These connectors utilize the finest materials, which, along with precision manufacturing and rigid. Toughgrid 750lb black paracordparachute cord genuine mil spec type iv.
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. Part of the us militarys milc5040h requirements is that the paracord has at least. This mil spec paracord is 100% compliant with the military specification mil c 5040h. Natural white mil spec 550 type iii paracord 1,000 ft spool. C series straightsided utility caps cbc series coaxial cable connector caps cc series flange covers ce series plastic caps for threaded pipe ends cec series conductive caps for threaded and nonthreaded connectors clt series standard duty long thread well casing cof series round caps for tubing and rods cst series standard duty short thread. Sgt knots milspec paracord milc5040h type iii 7 inner. Also, since most milc5040 h paracord is manufactured in the u. If you have the cord in front of you, look at the end. This 550 is military spec cord meaning it is military grade paracord and has beat 14 rigorous scientific tests.
Type iii milspec, manufactured and tested for military standard. Mil c 2252023 crimping tools, terminal, hand or power actuated, wire termination. It describes the manufacturing process and raw materials that are used to produce militarygrade paracord. Shop 550 type iii milc5040h paracord in bulk and have it on hand whenever you need it. Toughgrid 750lb military specification paracord faqs. Refer to milc5040h revision h pdf document for more information. Tool, for lug terminal and external power plug socket contacts, size 2210. Ck and ckr military grade capacitors highlights available on tape and reel molded case construction ckr available with standoff. Parachute cord is a lightweight nylon kernmantle rope originally used in the suspension lines of. 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. Genuine mil spec mil c 5040 type iii and type iv paracord has these features. This revision has resulted in numerous changes to mil std129 revision p, change 4, but the most significant ones are. We used 14 ft of green zone camo and 8 ft of coyote 550 paracord to make a 9 in bracelet. If you enjoy this pdf, talking about it on your site or blog and.
International orange mil spec 550 type iii paracord 1,000 ft spool. Kevlar milc87129a cord, fibrous aramid braided 5col. 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. Mil spec type iv 750lb paracord used by the us military milc5040h. Theres tons of 550 paracord available out there, and many consumersas well as many manufacturers and distributorsthink theyre all the same. Below is a table of the most important elements from the specification.
Genuine military specifications type iii milc5040h paracord comes with certificate of authenticity 550 lbs tested. 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 grade paracord is tested and follows military standards for tensile strength and number of inner strands. Weve got it in 12 colorspatterns and in lengths from 10 ft to ft. Mil c 2252024a crimping tools, terminal, hand or power actuated, wire termination. Pneumatic tool for wire barrel sizes 0000 through 8. It can be used for countless projects and perfect for crafting, repairing and other paracord projects. Mil spec is the abbreviated term for military specifications. Having cord on a spool allows for easy storage and dispensing. It can be used for countless projects and perfect for crafting, repairing and other. Toughgrid 550lb milspec paracord has 7 inner strands, all of which are. Military performance specification milprf29602 chemsol.
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