[TowerTalk] Phillystran Cable Question

[Roger (K8RI) on TT]

On 2/26/2014 1:32 PM, Mike Reublin NF4L wrote:
> The current SteppIR manual still shows a Phillystran truss and 4 cable clamps to secure it around the thimbles. My 4L from 2004 shows no sign of deterioration. Or I don't know what to look for.

Texas towers sells end kits for the smaller sizes. They have 4 
cable/saddle clamps, and an end cap.  I don't remember if there is a 
thimble or not.  AFAIK The only way you are going to do the ends of the 
two small sizes is the saddle clamps.

I don't believe they make Big Grips that small. At least I've never seen 
any.

73

Roger (K8RI)

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> 73, Mike NF4L
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> On Feb 26, 2014, at 10:38 AM, K7LXC at aol.com wrote:
>
>>> I'm going to be using Phillystran Cable .22 size and am  not able to use
>> the "Big Grip" on a couple of the ends & was wondering  if a standard
>> "guy wire clamp" can be used and what is the recommended  configuration?
>> It appears that DX Engr. recommends that guy wire clamps only  be used on
>> .17 and smaller.
>>
>>     Yes, only on the smaller sizes since there's no Big  Grip for them. The
>> factory does not recommend using cable clamps since over time  the aramid
>> fibers will cold flow and reduce the strength of the Phillystran.
>>
>>     What's the reason why you can't use the Big Grips  "on a couple of
>> ends"?
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Steve     K7LXC
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