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MIL-C-5040

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Cord, Nylon, Parachute — General Specification

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Overview

MIL-C-5040 defines the material, construction, tensile strength, and elongation requirements for nylon parachute cord (suspension lines). AGMPL's parachute cord testing machines perform break-strength and elongation measurements per this specification.

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