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| A high-strength core with a cover that creates a firm rope while serving to protect to the strength-member core.

| A strong core with a cover that creates a firm rope while serving to protect to the strength-member core.

| A torque-free, lightweight 12-strand single braid that yields the maximum in strength-to-weight ratio and, size for size, is the same strength as steel—yet it outlasts wire 3:1.

| The unique blend of Innegra™-S, a high modulus polypropylene (HMPP), and Dyneema®, a high modulus polyethylene (HMPE), gives ML-12 performance characteristics between traditional polyesters and high-performance 100% Dyneema® stringing lines.

| High strength, low stretch, and outstanding abrasion resistance. A viable alternative to double braids when easy splicing in the field and economy are major considerations.

| A firm polyester double braid with high strength, low stretch, and excellent resistance to wear.

| Composite strands are braided together using parallay construction to produce a rope with an excellent strength-to-weight ratio.

| A fast splicing 12-strand single braid construction of Ultra Blue, which is 30% to 35% stronger than the polypropylene equivalent. Has good dielectric properties.

| A firm and balanced 3-strand, with superior hand and lock-grip holding capability.

| A combination of polyester over Ultra Blue, this 3-strand rope has an excellent wear life and a high strength-to-weight ratio.

| A 3-strand construction of Ultra Blue, which is 30% to 35%stronger than the polypropylene equivalent. Has excellent dielectric properties.

High performance without busting your budget

MEET SAMSON'S NEWEST STRINGING LINE: ML-12

This unique fiber blend offers higher performance characteristics than polyester ropes.

ML-12 will pull heavier loads, or pull the same load but store longer lengths.

ML-12 is Samson’s newest 12-strand stringing line. The unique blend of Dyneema®, high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) and Innegra™-S, a high modulus polypropylene (HMPP), gives ML-12 performance characteristics between traditional polyesters and high-performance 100% Dyneema® stringing lines.

Because ML-12 offers lighter weight and higher strength at thesame diameter as traditional polyester lines, it can be used on your existing equipment for heavier pulls. Size-for-size, ML-12 is stronger than polyester lines, making it possible to downsize the line on your equipment. You can pull the same load and store much longer lengths on the reel. You will also see reduced elongation compared to traditional polyester lines. When you need to pull a longer job or heavier load, ML-12 is the perfect powerline.

The following charts compare ML-12, size for size, with Samson's most popular polyester line, Tenex, and two of our most popular Dyneema® lines, AmSteel® and AmSteel®-Blue. These charts demonstrate that ML-12 is stronger, lighter in weight, and has reduced elongation when compared with polyester.

Test data confirms ML-12 is much stronger, lighter weight, and offers significantly reduced elastic elongation compared to polyester stringing lines.

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