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better product

As marine applications became more demanding the rope industry faced jf new challenge -- to engineer a better performing polyester rope product.

Tg>day, rope manufacturers have found that they require a higher level of performance plus cost-effectiveness lor the most demanding applications, such as: tethers for balloons, underwater surveillance systems, offshore oil rigging and transmission and distribution (T&D) lines. ACE Polyester SeaGard meets these requirements. And, for the sailor who wants the best in performance, SeaGard ropes offer that certain added security plus easy, smooth handling.

Through a program of intense fiber research,

AlliedSignal engineers discovered the solution. By applying a unique and proprietary SeaGard® finish to the ACE polyester fibers, a better performing wet abrasion resistant rope was now able to be constructed.

For further information and test results, contact: Dept,

A-S. Suite 1500, 224 West 35th St., NY, NY 10001. In independent testing and in field testing by several rope manufacturers, ACE Polyester SeaGard ropes • 3-strand and braidod -- outlasted and out-performed ordinary polyester ropes by incredible margins, even under the most severe wet abrasion conditions. IliedSignal

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