[TowerTalk] Phillystran

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 8/7/01 12:04:42 PM Pacific Daylight Time, adb1x1@yahoo.com 
writes:

>   I have a question. I noted that Texas Towers has
>  several "strengths" of Phil1ystran. How do you gauge
>  what you need? I have a 50' Aluma tower which will
>  have a relatively light quad. Is 1200# enough? Any
>  help will be appreciated!

    The part number of the Phillystran corresponds to the ultimate breaking 
strength of EHS cables. For instance, the breaking strength of 3/16" EHS is 
4000 pounds; the equivalent Phillystran is HPTG4000. Texas Towers carries the 
littlest stuff up thru 5/16" EHS equivalents. 

Cheers,   Steve   K7LXC
Tower Tech 

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