Long life purse seine ring

Abstract

A seine ring for use, in plurality, on the lower edge of a purse seine net which is conventionally closed or pursed by a pursing cable threaded through the rings. The seine ring is adapted for quick, easy and positive attachment to the seine net, ordinarily by a ring tie of any suitable kind and generally with a bridle on the net, with the seine ring according to this invention capable of being oriented in a number of different positions to distribute the wear of the cable on the seine ring. The ring is essentially a hollow cylindrical element or annulus with an integral radially extending portion or flange, the annulus presenting an extensive wear surface to the cable and the flange reinforcing the annulus against deformation, and more importantly, providing for progressive placement of the ring tie on the seine ring to assure positive orientation of the seine ring in the above mentioned number of positions, the flange having an uneven number of equally spaced apertures into which a ring tie can be secured selectively and successively.

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