GATOR SUPPLY COMPANY, LLC

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NYLON 8-BRAID TOWING

OUR SPECIAL DESIGN AND SUPERIOR FIBER MAKES THIS ROPE THE IDEAL ROPE FOR TOWING.

 

Gator's specially designed 8-Braid Nylon Tow Lines are torque balanced with high energy absorption, good abrasion characteristics and does not shrink-harden during service.

POPULAR APPLICATIONS
*
Mooring
* Towing
* Shock Lines
ADVANCED DURABILITY
*
Torque Balanced.
* High Elongation.
* No shrink-harden.
* Excellent abrasion for longer working
   life.
SPECIAL BENEFITS
* Long lengths available.
* Mill certification available.
* Same day shipment in most cases,
   to anywhere.

     NYLON 8-BRAID
* Fiber - Nylon
* Construction - 4X2
* Specific Gravity - 1.14
* Melting Point - 220°C
* Elongation at break- 30%
* Water absorption - 2-5%

Gator Supply
Company, LLC

2236 Manhattan Blvd; Harvey, LA. 70058
P.O. Box 790; Harvey, LA. 70059

Phone: 504-362-0781
Fax: 504-367-4216

www.gatorsupply.com

 

 

Dia.

Circ. Weight Breaking Strength Stock Item
Inch MM Inch MM Lbs/100ft

Min(lbs)

600/1200FT

2 48 6 144 95 82,800 600/1200
2-1/4 56 7 168 129 112,500 600/1200
2-1/2 60 7-1/2 180 149 126,000 600/1200
2-5/8 64 8 192 168 145,800 600/1200
3 72 9 216 210 180,000 600/1200
3-1/4 80 10 240 264 225,000 600/1200
4 96 12 288 380 324,000 600/1200
4-5/8 112 14 336 500 459,000  
5 120 15 360 570 517,500  
5-1/4 133 16 384 645 585,000  
6 144 18 432 796 720,000  

 


8-Braid rope consists of 8 strands plaited in pairs, each pair passing over one pair and under the next. 4 'S' and 4 'Z' twisted strands make 8-Braid a torque balanced construction.  It is easily terminated and the twisted strands offer good resistance to abrasion.