{"product_id":"rubber-guard-factor-55-for-splicer-prolink-series","title":"Rubber Guard Factor 55 for Splicer\/ProLink Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rubber Guard is a synthetic rubber gasket that separates the fairlead and the ProLink by a high durometer rubber material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned into the ProLink from the beginning, the rubber guard feature includes 8 precision machined pockets in the back of the ProLink that accept the barbs of the rubber guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ribbed design of the barbs allows for multiple cycles of installation and removal without destroying the barbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce installed, the Rubber Guard will not come loose and will protect both Roller and Hawse fairleads from scratching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstead of polyurethane, we use EPDM because polyurethane products crack easily, plain and simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEPDM is a synthetic rubber that has superior resistance to cracking, aging, UV, ozone, and oxygen exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also flexible and extremely resilient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough the cost to manufacture products from EPDM material is considerably higher than urethane, at Factor 55, we believe that the choice to use EPDM has resulted in a superior engineered and longer-lasting product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation instructions: Place the ProLink Rubber Guard barbs up on a flat surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoisten the barbs with soapy water or glass cleaner and carefully align the ProLink on top of the Rubber Guard, ensuring the barbs align with the mating holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply firm uniform pressure until all barbs engage into holes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Factor 55","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51726153482522,"sku":"FCT00014","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/8942\/8506\/files\/419xSMy3fcL.jpg?v=1771669173","url":"https:\/\/trybeepbeep.com\/products\/rubber-guard-factor-55-for-splicer-prolink-series","provider":"TryBeepbeep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}