FIBER ROPE, CORDAGE, AND TWINE

Definition and hierarchy

Parent: 40

Category: 5 · Industrial Products & Services

Subcategory: 5.3 · Hardware & Tools

Includes

Fibrous Cord Assemblies; Fibrous Cord; Fibrous Rope; Fibrous Twine.

Excludes

Wire Rope (FSC 4010); Slings (FSC 3940).

Notes

Fiber rope is classified in this class when it is bulk material or for general use. Items with attachments and/or terminations are identified in this class unless a more specific item name is used. a. Fiber rope is flexible twisted strands of manila, nylon or other fiber. b. Cordage is ropes or cords used in rigging (see item name definitions for parameters). c. Twine is two or more strands twisted together.