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DECK EQUIPMENT wires and wing wires, the Patterson line of S.A.R.C’s in- in the system. Its superior alignment capabilities allow clude all of the features a quality inland operator expects: for this, while minimizing the need for overdesign. This optimized sheave materials for both synthetic rope and eliminates product failures common with previously avail- steel cable, rounded edges to minimize wear points, corro- able solutions. What it ensures is that you have the safest sion resistant construction utilizing stainless steel and pro- possible redirect point for your face rigging between your tective coatings for extended life, and extreme durability. winches and barges, regardless of the line load, or the re-

Addressing the never-ending need for innovation and direct angle. increased safety within the inland marine industry, Patter- The protection of rope is critical; not only in terms of son CEO David Grapes told MarineNews in December, ensuring safe operating conditions, but also to minimize “At Patterson we are constantly trying to help simplify our the replacement cost of this expensive consumable. Ad- customers processes through increased ef