The Handy Guide to Climbing Ropes
Whether taking up the challenge at your local indoor climbing centre or attempting to scale the Scottish Cairngorms, you should have the assurance of strong and supportive climbing ropes. Such ropes should have undergone stringent safety testing and be considered entirely suitable for your purposes. If you’re in any doubt as to the best choice of climbing rope then you should check out the handy guidance in this blog. Types of climbing ropes There are two main categories of climbing ropes -...
5 unique uses for rope you might not have thought of
Rope is an incredibly versatile material that can be utilised in countless different ways. You have probably used rope yourself for binding materials together, or perhaps you had to climb one in school, used one for skipping, or have been supported by one in outdoor activities such as caving. However, rope can also be – and is – used in a number of other ways that you might not even be aware of. For Cultural Ceremonies Some cultures and religions use...
Interesting and fun facts about ropes and netting
Both ropes and nets are something you likely don’t think about that often in your day to day lives, but each has a fascinating history and endless uses. For example, did you know… 8 Fun Facts about Ropes and Nets The world’s longest rope was made in 2013 in The Netherlands, measuring 5,440 meters in length. It was used in an attempt to break the world record for largest skipping rope. In 2017, a group of researchers from MIT created a...
The history of different rope uses from ancient times to the modern day
Rope as a material has been used by humans for a variety of purposes for as long as we can remember, and has played an important role in our history as a developing race. The Prehistoric Uses of Rope You can date the earliest evidence of rope-making back to over 25,000 years ago, to the Paleolithic period. Archeologists have uncovered pieces of rope made from plant fibres such as hemp and flax at ancient sites around the world. These early versions of...
6 Rope Working Tools That You Should Buy
Available in such materials as polypropylene, poly hemp and nylon, rope is suitable for a wide variety of purposes. Whether being used in construction, agricultural or domestic settings, rope should stay strong and not wear. However, specialist tools must be purchased if you’re to realise professional results, including a visually-pleasing finish. We recommend adding the following tools to your rope-working kit. Hot knife With the blade being heated to temperatures in excess of 400 °C in a matter of seconds, a hot...
How to Store Your Rope Supplies
You invest in rope expecting it to do the job when required. However, twisted or poorly stored ropes can become knotted, knicked, or frayed, affecting the strength of the rope supplies that you rely on. Discover our helpful guide to storing rope below, so the rope is always ready to go when needed. Preparing Your Rope is Key You wouldn’t store muddy shoes in your wardrobe and expect them to be fit for purpose the next time you need them. The rope...
The Essential Guide to Rope Splicing
If you’re a returning reader of the Renco Nets blog then you’ll know that ropes can be knotted for such purposes as tent grounding and clothesline hanging. Although such knots are fairly easy to tie, they aren’t always pleasing to the eye. With their tight bends and compressions, knots can also reduce the strength of the rope by up to 60% (depending on the type of rope, knot and material). However, more than 90% of the rope’s strength can be...
5 Decorative Ways to Use Rope in the Home
You may be aware that our high-quality ropes are suitable for a range of industrial and commercial applications. However, we also supply these versatile products to the public, with each rope being cut to the requested length. Showing the domestic possibilities of our different ropes, here are five ways you can use rope decoratively for home and craft-based projects. Wrapping Home Décor The coastal home design theme has been a fond favourite of interior designers for a long time; with many opting to...