[TowerTalk] Slipp-Not Clamp for rotors

[Jim Jones K0HY]

I think I would rather re-orient my antenna ('s) once a year when I do 
maintenance than replace/rebuild a rotator.  Much cheaper!

Jim


NOLL AMIDZICH wrote:

> 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.
>>
>> Their web site is www.consultpr.com
>>
>> Reply off line if you like.  jbpmlp at comcast.net
>>
>> Mark  W9UZ
>> Wheaton, IL
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