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Hang up your gloves, round braid nylon

Check the facts

An examination of the facts will prove that American® Jumbo-8-Braid Nylon rope outscores round braid nylon every time.

Lowest Cost

American

Jumbo-8-Braid Nylon

Yes—as much as 25%

Round Braid Nylon (braid over braid) *

Safer Yes—strand construction permits easy inspection for internal wear.

No—"woven cover" construction conceals internal defects.

Easy Splicing Yes—any time, even by average deck hand.

Even a poorly made splice in plaited rope results in relatively high splice efficiency.

No—particularly difficult after use due to hardening and fusing of fibers.

Sheds Water and Dirt Yes—water and foreign materials pass between the strands.

No—traps water and dirt causing freezing and internal wear.

Non-Kinking Yes—defies kinking and hocking. Minimizes need for special handling.

No—internal yarns become twisted inside the cover.

Physically Fit Yes—sturdy working strands even out working stresses.

No—when the cover yarns go, the rope is finished.

Stronger Yes—American's special 8-strand nylon rope provides highest breaking strength. *

Longer Life Yes—by far *

Easy to Handle Yes—Sheds moisture and remains light. No—picks up extra weight when wet. Freezes. *NO CONTEST

Because of its superb performance, American® Jumbo-8-Braid nylon is in demand worldwide for such applications as single-point mooring systems, end-to-end towing, shock lines, pennant lines and many more.

AMERICAN

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CORDAGE DIVISION

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Honesdale, Pa. 18431 717/253-5860 200 Southpark Road

Lafayette, La. 70117 318/837-9241

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