Specification: Strength: Identification: Common Use: Comment: MIL-C-5650 N/A 1 /8" diameter Safety stows on free bag systems  Commonly known as “shockcord.” Specification: Strength: Identification: Common Use: Comment: Commercial A. 1,000 lb; B. 1,600 lb Braided Strong tandem main canopies N/A Specification: Strength: Identification: Common Use: Comment: V-T-295 40 lb As marked 5 cord for general harness  construction Comes waxed for hand tacking Specification: Strength: Identification: Common Use: Comment: Commercial A.500 lb; B. 700 lb; C. 1,000 lb Braided Modern ram-air canopies  Low bulk, dimensionally stable but  wears more rapidly than Spectra  or Dacron lines Figure 3-43.  Cord, elastic. Figure 3-41.  Cord, Vectran$^{®}$ LCP. Figure 3-44.  Cord, nylon, 5 cord Belbob. Figure 3-42.  Cord, HMA.  All specification hardware has the appropriate number  stamped or marked on it. The MS prefix is on those with the  MIL-SPEC certification. All with the newer PIA certification  have the mark with the PS (Parachute Standards) prefix.  [Figure 3-64]  Most of the current hardware has the mark  with the MS prefix. As current stocks deplete, the mark on  new production is with the PS prefix. In recent years, there has been a movement to produce newer  design hardware of stainless steel. This removes the problem  of plating and the environmental problems associated with  it. However, stainless is harder on the forging dies and the  finishing processes take longer. Consequently, stainless  hardware is generally more expensive than carbon steel. 3-13