2 Ply Colored Yellow Ripcord Twist Polyester Yarn used for UTP CAT6 Network Cable
Rip cords are industrial yarns located longitudinally just under the jackets that cover conductor wires in cables. The purpose of a rip cord is to cut back the jacket to expose the wires of the cable so you don't run the risk of cutting any of the wires inside (you pull the cord, it cuts the jacket). This helps make splicing cables easier during installations.
Common Types of Rip Cords
Rip cords are made from a wide variety specialty yarns. Some of the most common yarns used are:
Nylon
Aramid (Para-aramid)
Polyester
Here are some basic product specifications for our most popular nylon, polyester, and aramid ripcord options.
NYLON RIPCORDS
| Most Popular Nylon Ripcord Constructions | Strength | Yield | Diameter | Elongation |
| Monocord | (lbs) | (yds/lb) | (mm) | |
| 840/1 Nylon | 18 | 5,300 | 0.008 | 20 % |
| 1050/1 Nylon | 20 | 4,250 | 0.01 | 22 % |
| 1260/1 Nylon | 28 | 3,500 | 0.011 | 20 % |
| Cabled | (lbs) | (yds/lb) | (mm) | |
| 840/1/2 Nylon | 34 | 2,650 | 0.02 | 21 % |
| 1260/1/4 Nylon | 112 | 885 | 0.042 | 20 % |
| 1680/2/3 Nylon | 220 | 450 | 0.055 | 22 % |
POLYESTER RIPCORDS
| Most Popular Nylon Ripcord Constructions | Strength | Yield | Diameter | Elongation |
| Monocord | (lbs) | (yds/lb) | (mm) | |
| 1000/1 Poly | 20 | 4,400 | 0.01 | 13% |
| 1300/1 Poly | 24 | 3,400 | 0.011 | 13% |
| 1500/1 Poly | 30 | 2,800 | 0.0145 | 13% |
| Cabled | (lbs) | (yds/lb) | (mm) | |
| 1000/1/2 Poly | 35 | 2,070 | 0.0235 | 20 % |
| 1000/1/4 Poly | 70 | 1,035 | 0.0315 | 20 % |
ARAMID RIPCORDS
| Most Popular Nylon Ripcord Constructions | Strength | Yield | Diameter | Elongation |
| Monocord | (lbs) | (yds/lb) | (mm) | |
| 1000/1 Aramid | 50 | 4,400 | 0.01 | 3-4% |
| 1500/1 Aramid | 72 | 2,800 | 0.0145 | 3-4% |
| Cabled | (lbs) | (yds/lb) | (mm) | |
| 1000/1/2 Aramid | 90 | 2,070 | 0.0235 | 4-5% |
| 1000/1/3 Aramid | 140 | 1,380 | 0.03 | 4-5% |
| 1500/1/2 Aramid | 140 | 1,380 | 0.0315 | 4-5% |
| 1500/1/3 Aramid | 200 | 935 | 0.0355 | 4-5% |
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