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Donaghys are long established braiding specialists. We range all common braids for everyday applications and beyond this can make to order purpose built cords in almost all known fibres, constructions, colours and with specialised finishes (Eg. Dyed, Urethane coated, Heat Set, Polished, Etc). Specialty production is subject to lead time, minimum volumes and price confirmation by request.

Products in this category:  Synthetic Braids, Sash Cords, Shock Cord, Motor Starter Cords,                     Roller Door Cord, Cable Hauling, Cotton Industry Cords

Synthetic Braids

Donaghys range of multi purpose synthetic braids are strong, lightweight and abrasion resistant.  They are suited to a wide variety of general purpose applications.

  • Smooth feel 16 plait polyester braid
  • Hard wearing HT polyester fibre in supple plait construction
  • High strength and abrasion resistant
  • Light weight braid with UV inhibitor
  • Available in 1mm to 5mm diameter in Solid White in 100 & 300m spools
  • Available in 2mm, 2.5mm and 3mm x 500m in Solid Black

Download fact sheet - Fine Braids
Features & fibre characteristics (283KB)
Technical information (333KB)

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Sash Cords

This general purpose braid is of Solid Braid/Spiral Braid configuration which gives excellent handling, knotting and non kink performance.  Donaghys Sash Cords are available in Cotton, Multifilament Polypropylene & Polyester fibre constructions.

  • High Tenacity Polyester solid braid
  • Multipurpose line / lashing
  • UV resistant
  • Suitable for outboard motor starter cords
  • White in colour
  • Available in 3.6mm, 4.2mm and 6mm diameter in 100m spools

Download Fact Sheet - Sash Cords
Features and fibre characteristics (215KB)
Technical information (315KB)

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Shock Cord

Donaghys Shock Cord is built to withstand the toughest environments.  Years of development have produced a quality engineered durable Shock Cord that will consistently allow better than 100% elongation and recovery making it ideal for marine and industrial applications.

  • Long life wear resistance to abrasion and UV degradation
  • Available in 3mm to 7mm in 100m spools, 8mm to 10mm in 50m spools
  • Available in White with Blue fleck or Solid Black

Download Fact Sheet - Heavy Braids
Features and fibre characteristics (247KB)
Technical information (316KB)

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Motor Starter Cords

Manufactured from 100% high tenacity Polyester yarn for high strength, excellent abrasion resistance and durability.  Starter cords are tightly plaited to give a slightly stiff feel to optimise performance in all leading brand combustion engine starter mechanisms.

  • High abrasion resistance and strength
  • UV treated and stiff construction for non kinking use
  • Available in 3.5,4,4.5 & 5mm sizes to suit all leading equipment starter mechanisms

Download fact sheet - Fine Braids
Features and fibre characteristics (283KB)
Technical information (333KB)

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Roller Door Cord

Specially manufactured braid to suit leading roller door manufacturer abrasion and lubricating strip.  A core of  foamed rubber encased in high strength, abrasion resistant synthetic plaited cover to promote silent and long lasting use.

  • Available in 16mm & 20mm diameter
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Cable Hauling

These braids are built to the consumers specifications of strength, Safe Work Load, abrasion resistance and purpose for use  requirements and may be single braid with urethane core or braid on braid from any combination of fibres including; Dyneema the worlds strongest fibre, Spectra, Polyester, Nylon, Etc.  We can make endless to specialist long lengths and supply with or without spliced eyes. Please contact us staff to determine your best construction solution.

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Cotton Industry Cords

Either knitted, plaited or 3 strand cotton cords of approx 4.5mm diameter to either 300, 630 or 845m spool lengths. Manufactured from 100% pure high grade cotton for maximum strength and strength retention in exposed cotton module tarp use.

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