Linen canal: basic characteristics and specifications

Linen canal is a wickerwork. It is obtained by combining several threads into strands, which are then twisted into a rope. It is made of coarse linen fiber and used for packaging, industrial, construction purposes, as well as for transport. The products of this plan have been popular for centuries due to their low cost, combined with high strength, sufficient friction coefficient, low extensibility and low electroneability. Recently, the material has also been valued for its interesting decorative properties.

Due to the lack of accumulation of static electricity, the linen cord is successfully used for work with flammable or explosive loads. During combustion, this product does not emit harmful components, which allows using it when creating life-saving appliances. In addition, the cord is easy enough, which increases the convenience of its use. Especially popular products of such a plan were from seafarers of the past centuries, until they were replaced by sea chains for anchors and synthetic materials for rigging ships.

Linen floss as a product based on natural raw materials is subject to the influence of the external environment. But this does not prevent to use it in the construction for the decoration of the joints of the log cabins (instead of the pakli) or the decoration of the internal elements of the premises. To increase the service life in this case, use an environmentally friendly product, such as linseed oil, which impregnate products. Sometimes ropes are used by designers to create crafts and ornaments. For example, thin cables can be seen as the basis for jewelry made from natural materials. The thick ones are suitable for braiding.

The production of ropes is regulated by several GOSTs, among which No. 1765-89 refers to cable products made from flax. In this document, it is indicated that the rope can be produced in a diameter of 6-14 millimeters and consist of 3-4 strands, each of which includes 9-12 rods (a cabochka is a linen strand impregnated with anticorrosive and antiseptic compounds that give improved biostability and prolong the period Operation of the product). Ropes made of natural materials are quite strong and can withstand loads from 330 to 1050 kg, depending on the brand of the goods.

The rope is made on the basis of GOST 1868-88. For its manufacture, only short fibers (up to number three) are taken. With the release of such products follow the same principle as when making ropes - the yarn is twisted into strands, which then are rolled into ropes. In this case, the twisting of yarn and strands is usually done in directions opposite to each other.

State standards indicate that clean linen raw materials are not used today. In place of it, hemp is added for the production of flax, which makes it possible to obtain products with a diameter of 6.5-24 millimeters, which can withstand loads up to 1400 daN. In the finished product there should not be free alkalis, acids, copper salts, which will make it possible to recognize linen ropes as environmentally friendly products. Unfortunately, both the rope and the linen cord are products with a fairly short shelf life. For example, according to GOST, the warranty period of storage for them is one year from the date of manufacture.