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ope manufacturers understand agreement. The KO-LINK ring LINK replaces the commonly used cow-
the need for quality reliable significantly increases synthetic towing hitch knot which, if poorly made, can

products and the innovative line service life by preventing the HMPE cause unequal loading on the eyes
KO-LINK towing ring, which is now pennant from cutting through the line.
resulting in premature line failure.

available from Lankhorst Ropes, is one KO-LINK is a highly polished, As well as increasing towing line

example of how designers are
lightweight, aluminium ring,
service life, the KO-LINK connection
drawing on fresh concepts to create
which is inserted and reduces the time required for rope

a safer towing experience.
attached to the splice eye operations, without compromising
The KO-LINK towing ring, of the towline. The ring
safety. In addition, the KO-LINK’s

developed by international maritime compact ring design allows it to be used connects the main
service provider KOTUG without causing damage to the towing towline and the

International, is now available gear, tug’s winches and deck.
pennant in such a
exclusively from maritime
way that a
The KO-LINK can be used with all

ropes supplier Lankhorst
types of synthetic rope, and is available controlled weak
Ropes under a
for rope diameters from 54mm to link is created,

worldwide
189mm, covering the whole range of preventing

marketing
synthetic towing ropes.
towing-line
overload.
“The KO-LINK is an important

addition to the Lankhorst Ropes range
Moreover,
the KO-
and will allow

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