Samson Commercial Marine: Our legacy continues More than 130 year’s experience in the cordage industry built on a legacy of firsts 1878: Samson is founded in Boston, Massachusetts Spot Cord, the first braided rope with a reinforcing core for added strength, establishes Samson as a leader in technology and product performance. 1957: Samson developed the first synthetic double-braided rope This patented construction produces ropes far stronger, more durable, and easier to handle than the traditional 3-strand twisted ropes. 1972: Samson installed the first synthetic single-point mooring system in the North Sea The stage is set for wire rope replacement. 1996: Samson was the first to convert a tanker fleet to ropes made with high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) The high-performance fiber revolutionizes the rope industry and it becomes clear that HMPE is a perfect replacement for steel wire rope. 1996: Samson introduces AmSteel®-Blue made with Dyneema® fiber AmSteel®-Blue is size for size, 1/7th the weight of and as strong as wire rope. Today: Samson is the wire rope replacement expert Our line of high-performance, lightweight rope products made with Dyneema® fiber has become the gold standard in wire rope replacement with a multitude of benefits, which include improving efficiency and reducing operation costs. With two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in Ferndale, Washington, and Lafayette, Louisiana, Samson is positioned to help you replace your wire rope anywhere in the world. The benefits of replacing wire rope with Samson high-performance, lightweight synthetics add up: > A size-for-size wire rope replacement > As strong, or stronger, than the wire it replaces > 1/7th the weight of wire > Reduces weight-related injuries > Less wear and tear on deck hardware > Reduced maintenance, no relubing > Simple end-for-ending, no additional equipment required > Easily repairable in the field > Simplifies splicing for most constructions BENEFITS OF REPLACING WIRE ROPE WITH SAMSON HIGH-PERFORMANCE SYNTHETICS AmSteel-Blue | E-2 DPX-75 | E-10 Force-8 | E-6 HTP-12 | F-2 Neutron-8 | E-7 Premium Polyester-8 | F-10 Proton-8 | E-8 Quantum-8 | E-9 Quantum-12 | E-4 RP-12 Nylon | F-3 RP-12 Polyester | F-4 Pro-Set-3 | F-12 A-2 

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