Cordage is a general term used in reference to many varieties of rope, cords, lines and other varieties of braided and twisted fibers. Rope suppliers produce an extensive variety of cords in varying compositions and braiding and twisting patterns. Cords are among the oldest utilities in existence, and their use predates recorded history. They are essential in a great diversity of industrial, commercial and consumer products contexts.
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CSR IncorporatedSellersville, PA 888-218-6366 C.S.R. Inc. was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1967 and for over 30 years has been designing, manufacturing, and distributing cords and ropes of the finest quality. Our cordage is the best you will find anywhere on the market. We use all common fibers, plus hi-tech and exotic fibers. Extensive testing ensures our products meet safety and industrial requirements.
Ropes R us, Inc.Grand Rapids, MI Fort Mill, SC - 800-367-9060 Ropes and cords of all types and colors (including cut to length and assemblies) are all available at Ropes R Us, a premier ropes supplier. Cordage is one of our specialties. We provide products for the industrial, medical, marine and other industries for applications such as banners, automotive and flag poles. We do custom ropes and more. Contact us today for more information.
Hercules Bulk RopesFargo, ND 800-217-8925 We are experienced in the many rope types that are available for a wide variety of applications, and work to supply your needs no matter what the size of your order is. We also offer wholesale discounts that are available on orders of multiple spools/reels. Come join our fast growing list of satisfied customers and let Hercules Bulk Ropes be the source for all of your cordage needs.
Phillystran, Inc.Montgomeryville, PA 215-368-6611 Phillystran, Inc. has over 30 years experience in the manufacturing of specialty cordage and strength members. At its inception in 1972 the company was the first to manufacture ropes made from Kevlar® brand fiber. Since that time, Phillystran has continued to develop products and manufacturing techniques which maximize the unique properties of the high tenacity fibers currently available.
JB Rope SupplyUncasville, CT 860-848-1113 JB Rope Supply has been a wholesale buyer and seller of rope for almost 30 years. We carry a full line of rope and cordage that is ready for immediate shipment. With our years of experience and knowledge, we have the opportunity to bring you exceptional quality at a competitive price. Our excellent customer service and product knowledge is what puts us above the rest. We hope to hear from you!
Buccaneer Rope CompanyScottsboro, AL 800-358-7673 Twisted, double-braided in nylon or polyester, for climbing or pulling - whatever it is you need, Buccaneer Rope Company can make the difference. Since 1975, we've been designing, manufacturing & distributing quality rope products for the marine, industrial, electrical, arborist and government markets. If you need versatile, high-quality rope products for demanding applications, call us today!
Elite Sales, Inc.Miami, FL 866-520-8533 If you are in need of ropes made of stranded cable and wire, look no further than Elite Sales, offering the very best in wholesale wire rope distribution and manufacturing. As a company that takes pride in its promise to supply only as a wholesale distributor, you can count on Elite for value, quality, service and reliability. The Elite Advantage means the very best product at the very best price!
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Ropes have been put to use in construction, building maintenance, sports and a host of other industrial, commercial and recreational contexts for centuries, and their use continues today. Ropes are particularly important marine components; the safe and reliable mooring of ships at ports and docks would be impossible without cordage. In order to accommodate all of the different contexts in which cordage is applied, a wide variety of cordage compositions and configurations are available. Historically, natural fibers like manila, cotton and hemp were used in the construction of ropes. With the development of synthetic materials like nylon and polypropylene, natural fibers began to decrease in prominence in favor of synthetic fibers. Synthetic fibers, when applied in marine contexts, offer superior qualities of strength and resistance to the hazards of long term moisture and salt exposure to which maritime cordage is constantly subjected. These benefits were realized by rope users in other contexts as well, and they have surpassed natural fiber ropes in terms of frequency of use in most applications.
Each of the different cordage varieties offers its own set of unique qualities. Polypropylene, for example, is popular in marine contexts because of its low cost and natural buoyancy. Especially in the case of recreational watercraft use, small polypropylene docking lines are useful because they will not sink if accidentally dropped in water. Nylon rope is prized for its capacity for withstanding shock without breaking; such qualities are useful in marine applications as well as in construction, both of which contexts involve the pulling or securing of heavy loads. Elastic cords are essential in many shipping contexts as well as in consumer load hauling applications. They range in length from tens of feet to just a few feet, and they are usually affixed with metal hooks on each end that can fasten together, to other elastic cords or other objects. Many other kinds of synthetic and natural cordage are applied in many other contexts. The most important considerations in advance of cord application are suitability of cord composition and the demands of its application.
