Langman Tarred Marline
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Description:
This tarred marline is the real deal! Natural hemp twine soaked in Stockholm tar. Used to seize and serve standing and running rigging, seizing headsails to jib hanks, and rat boards too shrouds on traditional vessels. Available in 2, 3, 4, or 5-ply. Ply Approx Dia 2 3mm 3 3-4mm 4 4mm 5 4mm Yield on the one pound tube is approximately 225 feet per pound for the 2-ply and approximately 150 feet per pound for 3-ply." Technical specifications Material: Hempflax Spliceability: Average
Construction: Twisted
Specific gravity: 1.38 (Sinks)
UV resistance: Good
Abrasion resistance: Fair
Chemical resistance: Fair
Wet vs. dry strength: Up to 120%
Melting point: 180 ºC
Short heat resistance: 40 ºC
Elongation (at 20% break): 3%
Colors: Natural, tarred, darkbrown