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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.
American
Jumbo-8-Braid Nylon
Lowest Cost
Safer
Easy Splicing
Yes—as much as 25%
Yes—strand construction permits easy inspection for internal wear.
Yes—any time, even by average deck hand.
Even a poorly made splice in plaited rope results in relatively high splice efficiency.
Round Braid Nylon (braid over braid)
No—"woven cover" construction conceals internal defects.
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.
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CORDAGE DIVISION 206 Willow Avenue
Honesdale, Pa 18431 717/253-5860 200 Southpark Road
Lafayette, La. 70117 318/837-9241
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