Re: [TowerTalk] How to clamp Phillystan HPTG 1200I guy cable?

[Jim W7RY <jimw7ry@gmail.com>]

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On 9/25/2024 7:25 AM, GC wrote:
>   There are no preforms for the 1200 style cable.  The 1200 cable uses clamps as 
> fasteners.  See the link attached for a DXEngineering "Tech Tip" on using clamps 
> with the 1200.
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> Tech Tip: How can I use the 1200 lb Phillystran as a boom strut or mast guy 
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> Tech Tip: How can I use the 1200 lb Phillystran as a boom strut or mast ...
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> Q: How can I use the 1200 lb Phillystran as a boom strut or mast guy cable and 
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> GregN5IF
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>      On Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 08:59:09 PM CDT, Steve Muenich 
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>   Having been using Phyillystan for a couple of decades I would certainly NOT advise using any kind of compression clamps.
> You would be crushing the Kevlar fibers which is where the strength is.
> The preforms are not only the manufacturers recommended but they are not that 
> expensive to do it right and above all safe.
> Is it worth it to do it right.
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> GL
> Steve, NA5C
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> > On Sep 24, 2024, at 6:50 PM, Jim W7RY <jimw7ry@gmail.com> wrote:
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> > Yes. Tighten them all the way down. It really squishes the Phily down.
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> > Used 4000 lb Philly on a Rohn 25 without preform grips. Worked perfectly.
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> > 73
> > Jim W7RY
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> > > On 9/24/2024 3:26 PM, RVZ via TowerTalk wrote:
> > > Hi Guys,
> > >    Looking for advise on how to terminate Phillystran HPTG 1200I small diameter 3/32" guy cable for maximum 
> > > strength?  Instructions say to use 3/32" cable clamps and I've tried that but the small diameter Phillystran squashes 
> > > down so small the cable strength is greatly weakened.  Perhaps I'm tightening the cable clamps too tight?  If so, 
> > > there appears to be a real fine balance between getting the clamps tight enough to hold but not too tight to squash the cable 
> > > and weaken it. Can anyone shed light on how to properly tighten the cable clamps for maximum cable strength on this small 
> > > 3/32" diameter Phillystran? Thanks & 73!  Dick- K9OM  (RLVZ@aol.com)
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