For Reliable Safety and Endurance Count on ACW Cord & Webbing
When cord & webbing must be 100% reliable, and durability is a “must have,” people turn to ACW. Whether you’re making products for first responders, outdoor enthusiasts, marine use, aerospace, transportation, or industrial applications, you will find our cord & webbing meets and exceeds standards and specifications.
We Use Tested and Proven Materials
The quality of our materials is unparalleled. Whether you choose from among some of the more common materials below or need a specialty product, we resource and use only the very best raw materials.
- Nylon is renowned for its high tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and water repellency. Nylon cord is a versatile choice for a wide range of applications.
- Polyester offers similar properties to nylon but exhibits different characteristics, particularly in terms of stretch and softness.
- Polypropylene is known for its buoyancy and resistance to rot and mildew. It is often used for marine applications.
- Kevlar is a high-strength, heat-resistant fiber used in applications requiring exceptional durability, such as climbing ropes and safety harnesses.
Customer Quality Assurance Is Paramount at ACW
We continually monitor manufacturing processes, and we test production runs. Quality control monitoring and testing are cornerstones of what we do. There is no compromising because we inspect what you expect. We test everything from breaking strength to color fastness and all relevant properties in between.
We Use Modern, State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Methods
Advanced manufacturing techniques are crucial to ensuring consistent quality and reliability. We employ sophisticated braiding and weaving methods to create cord & webbing within precise specifications and with optimal characteristics. These methods often involve:
- High-Speed Braiding Machines: These machines produce cord & webbing with intricate patterns and consistent strength while maintaining high production rates.
- Quality Control Testing: Regular testing ensures our cord & webbing meet or exceed industry standards for break strength, abrasion resistance, and other relevant properties.
- Environmental Considerations: We adopt sustainable practices, such as using recycled materials, to reduce our carbon footprint during production.
ACW Cord & Webbing Is Essential for:
- Outdoor Activities: Hiking, camping, climbing, and other outdoor pursuits rely on ACW cord & webbing for securing gear, creating shelters, and ensuring safety.
- Industrial Applications: From lifting and rigging to packaging and transportation, ACW cord & webbing are used in various industrial settings.
- Marine and Boating: Essential for mooring lines, safety harnesses, and other marine equipment, ACW cord & webbing withstand the harshest marine environment.
- Emergency Preparedness: ACW cord & webbing are valuable tools for emergency kits, providing a reliable way to secure equipment, create shelters, or signal for help.
- Consumer Products: Many consumer goods, such as backpacks, luggage, and sporting equipment, incorporate ACW cord & webbing for reliability, strength, and durability.
When Reliability Is Essential, Rely on ACW.
ACW cord & webbing has the heritage of providing assuredly reliable products for industry, manufacturing, and human pursuits for over 100 years. Continual modernizing and innovation have enabled us to set industry standards. ACW cord & webbing is the dependable choice that never lets you down.
