b"Photograph -RS SailingPERFORMANCEROPE HOLDINGHow our cleats work A short company historyA deceptively simple ridged In 1963 the mischance parting of a light pull-cord from itsV groove holds ropes firmly, knob triggered off the thought that there must be a betteryet is devoid of any moving means of attachment than threading the cord through aparts to break or seize. It hole and tying a knot. With the 'necessity' established,allows the immediate release the 'invention' followed in short order and was proved byof the rope by a short a model of the first of our cleatsgrip commensurateupward and backward pull. with load and no moving parts.Always tension the rope Following exhaustive development work and material tri-before it enters the cleat. als, the first nylon cleats were produced in 1965. In theDragging the rope back- same year Clamcleats Limited was formed, initial patentswards over the teeth may were filed and the trade mark Clamcleat was registered.cause damage, especially to the nylon cleats. The company recently celebrated 50 years of perform-ance rope holding.Clamcleat rope cleats are not suitable for metal ropes.The business is a family concern with sound engineeringSpecial designs and custom manufacture and administrative background and dedicated to offeringIn addition to the products shown in this catalogue, we quality and personal service. Right from the beginning, itare also able to supply special models or adaptations of has been company policy to offer excellent service to allexisting cleats. This can be as simple as producing a our customers. Good stocks are held so most orders cancleat in a specific colour, adding or removing a roller, or be supplied ex-stock, via distributors throughout the sail-as complex as designing and manufacturing a complete- ing world.ly new item using our own in-house research and tool- All manufacturing is undertaken in house, from designmaking facilities.and toolmaking, through casting and moulding to finish-Our experience enables us to produce the correct tooth ing and packaging. This ensures all stages of productionform for each application, which is crucial in ensuring a can be closely controlled to ensure high quality cleats.successful cleat. Our designers are always interested in Whilst Clamcleat rope cleats sell chiefly in the sail-boatdiscussing new ideas and applications. and windsurfing markets, there are numerous industrialVisit plasticmoulding.co.uk to see our manufacturing applications but no call, so far, for a switch pull-cordcapabilities and a selection of case studies.Our associ- cleat!ate company in Costa Rica offers trade moulding facili-ties for the Americas. See imats-cr.com1. Standard CL2342. Prototype3. SLA4. ProductioncleatWhilst every effort is made to ensure that all specifications given in the technical information iscorrect, they shall not be deemed to be a representation or warranty on behalf of theCompany and the Company shall not accept any liability for the accuracy thereof in any cir-cumstances.The names CLAMCLEATand LINE-LOK are the registered trade marks of Clamcleats LimitedFront cover second photograph down courtesy of RS Sailing.2"