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Ripcords

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Ripcords are used to slitting the jacket/shield of the cable for repairs.

Coats offers a wide range of substrates including para-aramid, fibre glass and polyester engineered yarns for fibre optic cable components like ripcords.

Ripcord
Protos Ripcord

This continuous filament twisted para-aramid yarn is designed specifically for armoured or non-armoured cable ripcords.
The unique protective film (PF) coating is highly abrasion resistant and proven to help reduce ripcord size.
Protos Ripcord is also available with a waterblocking coating. 		Protos Ripcord
Gral Ripcord

Reduce the need for repairs with a ripcord designed to last.
Highly abrasion resistant, the polyester continuous filament yarn has greater cutting modulus, and is proven to help minimise ripcord size.
Gral Ripcord is also available with a waterblocking coating. 		Gral Ripcord

Recommended products

Gral Ripcord PF

Gral Ripcord PF

Continuous multi-filament polyester for ripcord applications.

Protos Ripcord PF

Protos Ripcord PF

Para-aramid yarn that is engineered with a special twisting technology that improves its grip and offers easier cable ripping.

Ultrabloc S

Ultrabloc SY

This water-swellable yarn is carefully produced to ensure a smooth and consistent surface that performs exceptionally well in wire and cable manufacturing.

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