Re: [TowerTalk] Slipp-Not Clamp for rotors

[NOLL AMIDZICH <namidzich@wi.rr.com>]

Mark,

I have  been using the slipp - not clamp since  April 2004. The clamp is 
used on a tailtwister. The rotor turns a kt34xa and a 5 el 6 mtr beam.

Before installing the clamp, I would have to re- orient the antennas on 
an average of once a year minimum due to high winds. (I tried to 
exercise "wind management" by pointing the booms of the antennas into 
the wind but wasn't always successful for various reasons). I always 
felt it was better to let the mast slip a bit then to pin the mast and 
risk  rotor damage.

Since installation, the  mast has NOT slipped at all. Even with winds in 
excess of 50 MPH. In fact , the very first weekend after installation ,  
our  area  (Milwaukee, Wi)  had winds exceeding 50 MPH. The clamp was 
put to the test very  quickly and performed very satisfactorily.

The usual, no affiliations with the manufacturer, just a  very satisfied 
customer.

73

Noll   W9RN

Mark Potter wrote:

> Would like to get opinions on how these work.  Am using a 2" mast with a T2X rotor., TB-3 Thrust bearing.  Now about 12 sq. ft. load.  Going up to about 20 sq. ft.  Had to pin the rotor to the mast to keep it from turning.
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> Their web site is www.consultpr.com
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> Reply off line if you like.  jbpmlp@comcast.net
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> Mark  W9UZ
> Wheaton, IL
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