Description
It offers high-tensile strength and higher wear resistance than aluminium. Nylon fasteners also have excellent resistance to some chemicals and hydrocarbons, while providing a high amount of insulation. It's also half the weight of aluminium.Nylon is used for anchor ropes as it is extremely good at absorbing shock loads and it has the ability to return to it's original length after being stretched and For most docking and anchor lines, standard nylon is a good choice. It has great strength, "gives" under load to absorb energy, and is relatively inexpensive. It's also easy to handle and resists the harmful effects of sunlight better than other synthetics. It's the rope of choice for anchoring rode.
