It has been well over a decade since synthetic rope was first used for winching and recovery. Developed for marine applications, synthetic rope’s ease of handling, low weight, and elimination of ...

There are dozens of different types of rope, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. So, choosing the right type of rope for your application can make or break its performance. A rope has been a ...

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global synthetic ropes market was valued at US$ 1,281.3 million in 2018, and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.0% over the forecast period (2019–2027). Key Trends and ...

A group of Cornellians have teamed up with Advanced Design Consulting in Lansing, N.Y. to develop a synthetic rope for hoist systems used in the U.S. naval rescue helicopters. The group includes Prof.

Synthetic fibre ropes are increasingly employed in a variety of marine operations, from offshore wind turbines to deepwater mooring systems, owing to their high strength-to-weight ratio, flexibility ...

A new study has explored the potential for rope to become a source of microplastic pollution in the marine environment. The hauling of rope on maritime vessels could result in billions of microplastic ...