"Engineer a better fiber,
and ultimately you've engineered
a better product."
As marine applications became more demanding, the Today, rope manufacturers have found that they
rope industry faced a new challenge -- to engineer a require a higher level of performance plus cost-
better performing polyester rope product. effectiveness for the most demanding applications, such
as: tethers for balloons, underwater surveillance systems,
Through a program of intense fiber research, offshore oil rigging and transmission and distribution
AlliedSignal engineers discovered the solution. (T&D) lines. ACE Polyester SeaGard meets these
By applying a unique and proprietary SeaGardĀ® finish to requirements. And, for the sailor who wants the best in
the ACE polyester fibers, a better performing wet abrasion performance, SeaGard ropes offer that certain added
resistant rope was now able to be constructed. security plus easy, smooth handling.
In independent testing and in field testing by several
rope manufacturers, ACE Polyester SeaGard ropes -
3-strand and braided - outlasted and out-performed
ordinary polyester ropes by incredible margins, even
under the most severe wet abrasion conditions.
For further information and test results, contact:
Dept. A-S, Suite 1500, 224 West 35th St., NY, NY 10001.
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