5col 550 Type 3 Nylon Parachute Paracord – MIL-C-5040H & PIA-C-5040 Review

5col 550 Type 3 Nylon Parachute Paracord - MIL-C-5040H & PIA-C-5040

  • Our Type 3 paracord has 8 core strands (including the marker strand). All core strands are 3-ply.
  • Minimum break strength: 550 lbs, Length per pound of paracord: 225 ft.
  • Elongation percentage: 30%
  • Manufactured in the USA. Berry Compliant.
  • Possible Uses: Rigging Parachutes, Lashing, Shelter Construction, Traps, Snares, Rigging, Trot Lines, Gill Nets, Braids, Wraps, Slings, etc.

5col Survival Supply sells only military grade paracord conforming to MIL-C-5040H and the newer PIA-C-5040 specifications. This cord is suitable for use in parachutes. A factory certificate of conformance is available (upon request) for all cord sold in our store. 5col Survival Supply paracord is manufactured in the United States by a company that supplies parachutes and related supplies to the US military. The cord for sale here is the same cord used in those parachutes. All lengths up to 500 ft. are guaranteed continuous; 1200 and 3000 ft. spools will usually contain splices. 50, 100, and 250 ft. lengths ship as hanks. 500, 1200, and 3000 ft. lengths ship on spools.

5col Kevlar Parachute Cord, MIL-C-87129A Type 9 (2000 lb Min Break Strength) Review

5col Kevlar Parachute Cord, MIL-C-87129A Type 9 (2000 lb Min Break Strength)

  • Conforms to military parachute cord specification MIL-C-87129A, Cord, Fibrous, Aramid Braided.
  • Light weight, high tensile strength, and small diameter make kevlar cordage a great choice for kites, rocketry, weather balloons, and many other outdoor applications.
  • Kevlar paracord has high tensile strength, so it will easily withstand heavy loads.
  • Made in the USA for 5col Survival Supply.

5col Survival Supply’s Kevlar Parachute cord is high quality, rugged cordage with any number of uses. Type 9 Kevlar cord has a minimum break strength of 2000 lbs, a length per foot of 135 ft, and an approximate diameter of 1/4 in. Unlike the more common nylon parachute cord types, kevlar parachute cord is a hollow braid.

5col 750 Type 4 Nylon Parachute Paracord – MIL-C-5040h & PIA-C-5040 Review

5col 750 Type 4 Nylon Parachute Paracord - MIL-C-5040h & PIA-C-5040

  • Our Type 4 paracord has 11 core strands (including the load-bearing marker strand).
  • All core strands are 3-ply (including the load-bearing marker strand).
  • Minimum break strength: 750 lbs, Specified Length per pound of Type IV paracord: 165′
  • Maximum Elongation of: 30%
  • Complies with Berry Amendment

5col Survival Supply MIL-C-5040h & PIA-C-5040 Type IV Paracord is the highest quality parachute cord available anywhere. Our Type IV 750 cord is suitable for use in parachutes, and a factory certificate of conformance is available (upon request) for all 5col Survival Supply cord. 5col Survival Supply paracord is manufactured in the United States by a company that supplies parachutes and related supplies to the US military. The cord for sale here is typically used to rig cargo parachutes. Why settle for less when you can have the best, strongest, and most reliable paracord on the market?

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