When I first started using Phillystran end connections were made with
cable clamps. Before that it was potted ends. If I recall I used four
cable clamps per end and it definitely deformed the Kevlar rope.
John KK9A
From: "Speer, Douglas W5WTX
Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2018 14:11:06 +0000
I bought some new old stock 0.300" Phillystran. I was told by the seller
that
this older Phillystran is not intended to be used with the preformed Big Grip
Dead-Ends. Instead I was told to use traditional thimbles and clamps to form
my ends. Does this sound right? Would I torque up the clamps just to the
point that the Philly is staring to compress? My only previous experience
terminating Phillystran is with the dead ends. If it matters, I will be
using
this Phillystran to guy an insulated tower for use as a vertical. No wind
load
to speak of other than the tower itself.
Doug, W5WTX
Amarillo, TX
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