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Webbing
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{{Short description|Strong fabric woven as a flat strip or tube used instead of rope}}{{more citations needed|date=August 2009}}file:Webbing.jpg|thumb|{{cvt|50|mm|in|sigfig=1}} red, blue and black nylon webbing as used in auto racingauto racing{{hatnote|This article is primarily about textiles. For the feature of swimming animals, see Webbed foot.}}Webbing is a strong fabric woven as a flat strip or tube of varying width and fibres, often used in place of rope. It is a versatile component used in climbing, slacklining, furniture manufacturing, automobile safety, auto racing, towing, parachuting, military apparel, load securing, and many other fields.It may be made of hemp, cotton or linen, but also synthetic fibers such as nylon, polypropylene or polyester. Webbing is also made from exceptionally high-strength material, such as Dyneema, and Kevlar. Webbing is both light and strong, with breaking strengths readily available in excess of {{Convert|10000|lbf|kN|abbr=off|lk=on}}.WEB, Cordage, Rope, and Webbing Information {{!, IHS Engineering360|url =weblink|website = www.globalspec.com|access-date = 2016-01-11}}There are two basic constructions of webbing. Flat webbing is a solid weave, with seat belts and most backpack straps being common examples. Tubular webbing consists of a flattened tube, and is commonly used in climbing and industrial applications.- the content below is remote from Wikipedia
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Materials
Some examples of common webbing materials are:- Polypropylene, a lightweight and economical material with a soft feel. Typically with a thickness of about {{cvt|3/36|in|mm|order=flip|sigfig=1}}.
- Cotton reinforced with nylon ("extra strength cotton"), a thicker and stronger webbing. Typically with a thickness of about {{cvt|1/16|in|mm|order=flip|round=0.5}}.
- Ultra abrasion resistant nylon, a very dense weave which requires more advanced tools to work with. Typically with a thickness of about {{cvt|3/36|in|mm|order=flip|sigfig=1}}.
Uses
Sporting goods
In rock climbing, nylon webbing is used in slings, runners, harnesses, anchor extensions, and quickdraws. Webbing is used in many ways in hiking and camping gear including backpacks, straps, load adjusters and tent adjusters. There are two types of webbing: tubular and flat. Some common webbing widths found on backpacks and hiking gear are:- {{cvt|10|mm|in|sigfig=1}}
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Automotive and racing safety
Seat belts are an obvious example of webbings used in auto safety but there are myriad other uses. Nylon and polyester webbing are used a great deal in auto racing safety for a large variety of items. Racing harnesses restraining the driver have used nylon webbing for years, but since the death of Dale Earnhardt, polyester webbing is becoming more popular due to its increased strength, and lower rate of elongation under load. The nylon commercial type 9 webbing generally used in racing harnesses stretches approximately 20 to 30 percent of its initial length at {{cvt|2500|lbf|kN|order=flip}} while polyester only stretches 5 to 15 percent. Window nets to prevent objects from entering the driver compartment are constructed of polypropylene webbing, as are helmet nets used to reduce side loads to the head in Sprint cars. The HANS device uses webbing tethers to attach the helmet to the collar, and the Hutchens device is made almost entirely of webbing.Furniture
Webbing is used in couches and chairs as a base for the seating areas that is both strong and flexible. Webbing used as a support is often rubberised to improve resilience and add elasticity. Many types of outdoor furniture use little more than thin light webbing for the seating areas. Webbing is also used to reinforce joints and areas that tend to flex.Military
(File:World War I Canvas Webbing Strap.jpg|thumb|World War I canvas webbing strap)File:PALS webbing size.svg|thumb|right|Pattern for PALS and 1|in|mm|order=flip}} wide webbing with {{cvt|1.5|in|mm|order=flip}} spacing between each sewing point.Military webbing, or web gear otherwise known as Mil-Spec webbing, is typically made of strips of woven narrow fabrics of high tensile strength, such as nylon, Kevlar, and Nomex. When these materials are used for parachute and ballooning applications, they must also conform to PIA (Parachute Industry Association) standards.WEB, MIL-Spec and PIA-Spec {{!, Bally Ribbon Mills
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Mil-Spec webbing is used to make military belts, packs, pouches, and other forms of equipment. The British Army adopted cotton webbing to replace leather after the Second Boer War although leather belts are still worn in more formal dress. The term is still used for a soldier's combat equipment, although cotton webbing has since been replaced with stronger materials. The webbing system used by the British Army today is known as Personal Load Carrying Equipment.BOOK, Modern British Webbing Equipment
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, The Crowood Press UK
, 2010-02-15, 978-1847971401, UK, Americans use Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE).
Typical contents of military webbing equipment include cooking equipment, 24 hours' worth of rations, water, ammunition, first aid or survival supplies, cold weather/rain gear, anti-gas/CBRN gear and sheltering equipment (such as a tent quarter/shelter half, poles, rope, etc.). Items are generally stored in an ordered fashion in a combination of ammo and utility pouches.It is unusual for western armies to fight while wearing a pack, and so prior to anticipated contact with the enemy the pack is usually stowed away from the forward edge of the battle area and webbing is used instead. Webbing belts are also used frequently by modern cadet and scout groups, as well as police and security forces., The Crowood Press UK
, 2010-02-15, 978-1847971401, UK, Americans use Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE).
Transportation
Tie downs, tie straps, cargo straps, E-track straps, cargo hoist straps, tow ropes, winch straps, cargo nets, and dozens of other items are used by thousands of shipping and trucking companies every day. The transportation industry is perhaps the largest user of high strength webbing in the world.Apparel
Belts, suspenders/braces, sandals and handbags/purses are woven from various forms of webbing. Corset-style back braces and other medical braces often incorporate straps made from webbing.Pet harnesses and leashes
Pet harnesses and leashes frequently utilize webbing. These products are often sewn together with cotton fabric.Hardware
File:Klickschnalle 03 (fcm).jpg|thumb|right|A buckled side release buckle attached to webbing]]Webbing is often outfitted with various forms of tie down hardware to extend its range of abilities (and create tie down straps). This hardware can take the form of:- End fittings (S-hooks, snap hooks, bolt/anchor plates, J-hooks, flat hooks, etc.)
- Fasteners (over-center, cam, ratchet, etc.)
- Buckles (slide buckles, snap buckles, etc.)
See also
- Blanco (compound)
- List of webbing equipment
- MOLLE
- Personal Load Carrying Equipment
- Safety harness
- Seat belt
- Strapping
- Tie down straps
- Tie down hardware
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