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  2. Wire rope - Wikipedia

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    In stricter senses, the term wire rope refers to a diameter larger than 9.5 mm (3 ⁄ 8 in), with smaller gauges designated cable or cords. [1] Initially wrought iron wires were used, but today steel is the main material used for wire ropes. Historically, wire rope evolved from wrought iron chains, which had a record of mechanical failure.

  3. Sisal production in Tanzania - Wikipedia

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    Sisal Production in Tanzania 1961-2013. Sisal production in Tanzania began in the late 19th century by the German East Africa Company. Sisal was continually produced during the German administration and the British administration and was the colony's largest export highly prized for use in cordage and carpets worldwide.

  4. Natural rope - Wikipedia

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    Three strand natural fiber rope. A natural rope is a rope that is made from natural fibers. [1] These fibers are obtained from organic material (such as materials produced by plants). [2] Natural ropes suffer from many problems including susceptibility to rotting, degradation, mildew [1] and wear out very quickly. [3]

  5. Teita Sisal Estate - Wikipedia

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    The Teita Sisal Estate is one of the largest sisal estates in the world, and the largest in East Africa. It is located in Kenya's Taita-Taveta County , in the former Coast Province , near the town of Mwatate .

  6. Rope - Wikipedia

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    Rope may be constructed of any long, stringy, fibrous material (e.g., rattan, a natural material), but generally is constructed of certain natural or synthetic fibres. [1] [2] [3] Synthetic fibre ropes are significantly stronger than their natural fibre counterparts, they have a higher tensile strength, they are more resistant to rotting than ropes created from natural fibres, and they can be ...

  7. Twine - Wikipedia

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    The same technique used for making twine is also used to make thread, which is thinner, yarn, and rope, which is stronger and thicker, generally with three or more strands. Natural fibres used for making twine include wool, cotton, sisal, jute, hemp, henequen, paper, and coir. A variety of synthetic fibres are also used. Twine is a popular ...