[TowerTalk] Mast clamp friction

[john at kk9a.com]

I know that TIC uses similar tape between the brackets and the tower and maybe on the boom bracket, Most my TIC tape has fallen off over the years. The rings have been moved several times without replacing the tape and they have stayed in place just fine.  As long as the tape adhesive is good outdoors and in the hot sun, there should be some benefit to using it for added friction.  It may be good on mast steps too?

John KK9A


Jim VE7RF wrote:


I see on amazon, this non slip tape comes in 3/4" widths, and also 1", 2",
3" and also 4" widths.  Depending on clearances,  and surface material, it
could also
be applied to TWO mating surfaces.  That definitely won't budge.

Jim  VE7RF

On Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 5:02 PM Stan Stockton <wa5rtg at gmail.com> wrote:

> 
> 
> Yes, I have been using this stuff for many years for mast and element
> plate clamps.
>
>
> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X7MJJXD?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
>
> In fact I have element plates holding 20, 15 and 10 meter elements mounted
> to the boom with only one Stauff Clamp at ZF9CW with one wrap of this
> around the boom.  I have never had one move yet.
>
> 73… Stan, K5GO/ZF9CW