[TowerTalk] Phillystran to EHS Guywire

[K7LXC]

In a message dated 97-12-29 10:28:07 EST, reiska@ven.net writes:

> What is the equivalence between Phillystran and common EHS guywire 1/4 and
>  3/16 diam?

     The ultimate breaking strength for EHS guywire is: 1/4 inch = 6700 pounds
and 3/16 inch = 3990 pounds. The Phillystran equivalents use the breaking
strength as the part number. HPTG4000 is the 3/16 equivalent and HPTG6700 is
the 1/4 inch equivalent. 

    Proper tension for both is 10% of the breaking strength. Texas Towers is
the only amateur distributer of Phillystran.

73,  Steve   K7LXC

     TOWER TECH -- professional tower supplies and services for amateurs     

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