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- Requirement
- End use
- Environment in which your product will be used
- Desired technical characteristics
- Desired length and diameter
- COUSIN® brand or white label
Our design office will then examine the feasibility of your request.
All technical and mechanical criteria are analyzed, including raw materials, assembly, construction, processing, finishing, and packaging.
If development is possible, the sales team will send you a quote and a delivery timeframe.
Once the quote and technical file have been approved, a prototype can be tested before being sent to you. We can have your product certified by the organization of your choice.
All our products undergo rigorous laboratory testing: breaking strength, impact strength, elongation, flexibility, knotability, sheath slippage, water shrinkage, etc.
All tests comply with the various ISO regulations and European standards in force.
Additional tests can be carried out on request.
Your request is ready for industrialization.
We are committed to meeting the deadline.
In airborne military operations, ropes play a crucial role in enabling the rapid, safe, and efficient deployment of troops and equipment from aircraft. They are used in various situations such as rappelling (fast rope), helicopter hoisting, personnel extraction, and the deployment of heavy loads. These applications are common in special forces missions, operations in difficult terrain, or urgent interventions.
To meet operational requirements, ropes are made from high-performance technical materials such as Kevlar®, Dyneema®, or Technora®. These synthetic fibers offer an ideal combination of lightness, breaking strength, durability, and resistance to extreme conditions (abrasion, heat, moisture, chemicals, UV). This robustness ensures reliable performance in hostile environments such as mountains, forests, urban areas, or combat zones.
With safety being paramount, these ropes must comply with strict military standards. They undergo rigorous testing for strength, aging, thermal stability, and breaking load. Their condition is regularly inspected, and soldiers are trained in proper handling to minimize the risk of accidents.
By facilitating vertical mobility and access to otherwise inaccessible areas, ropes have become indispensable strategic tools for modern armed forces. They enable rapid interventions, secure evacuation, and high responsiveness in the field. Their reliability directly impacts mission success and the safety of operators.