Page 3: of Maritime Reporter Magazine (April 1981)

The Case for

BLENDED ROPES vs. 100% POLYPROPYLENE ROPES

Sure, blended ropes cost more than polypropylene ropes! But, they are more durable, perform better, in some cases are even stronger...so in the long run, THEY

COST LESS!

Compare these data for 600' coils of 8" rope:

SQUARE BRAID

OR 3-STRAND WEIGHT

MINIMUM

TENSILE STRENGTH

POLYPROPYLENE 720 lbs. 81,000 lbs.

PNX 798 lbs. 81,000 lbs.

SSR-300 768 lbs. 98,000 lbs.

PNX costs 50% more than polypro, SSR-300 621/2% more but you can expect to receive enough extra service from these blended ropes to make them economical in spite of their higher initial cost.

WHY? Because sun is one of the greatest enemies of polypropylene while our blended ropes are of ultraviolet resistant construction. Blends contain Dacron, nylon and in some cases black polypropylene on the surface, plus an application of RESISTEX, a patented compound de- veloped in our laboratory to increase resistance to wear and abuse. American developed blends to increase heat resistance*, to reduce friction and thereby reduce the possibility of a rope sticking to a bitt or capstan.

SSR-300 is better than most blended ropes because it has surface yarns of 100% DuPont type 77 Dacron, as opposed to a very thin veneer of Dacron in some other blends. Additionally, SSR-300 is very pliable and has a pre-fuzzed surface which gives it a good hand and better wearing properties.

WANT US TO PROVE OUR CASE?

We can guarantee that a blended rope is as economical as any polypropylene rope for most operations. Contact

American for an unusual offer. *The melting point of Dacron is 482°F, of nylon 480°F and polypropylene 330°F.

Look for AMERICAN ROPES with the

Red & Green Markers •

MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.

CORDAGE DIVISION 206 Willow Avenue 200 Southpark Road

Honesdale, Pa. 18431 717/253-5860

Lafayette, La. 70117 318/837-9241

WAREHOUSES & BRANCHES: BOSTON • CHICAGO • CLEVELAND • EMERYVILLE • HOUSTON • JACKSONVILLE

LOS ANGELES • NEW ORLEANS • PHILADELPHIA • PITTSBURGH • ST. LOUIS • SEATTLE • TAMPA

To improve your BOTTOM LINE...use the TOP LINE...AMERICAN ROPE!

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