[TowerTalk] How to clamp Phillystan HPTG 1200I guy cable?

[Jim W7RY]

Agreed 100% John.
Thats exactly what I said.

Jim W7RY


On 9/25/2024 7:12 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> If I recall correctly there was a time between potted ends and Big Grips that wire rope clips were recommended for Phillystran.   I had a few guys like this on my Rohn 65G tower while in Chicago.  I still use wire rope clips for Phillystran boom trusses usually HTPG-2100I pr HTPG-4000I.  Yes it crushed the cable but I have yet to have an issue with the Kevlar fibers plus using a Big Grip would defeat must of the purpose for having a non-conductive truss.
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> John KK9A
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> Steve Muenich NA5C wrote:
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> Having been using Phyillystan for a couple of decades I would certainly NOT advise using any kind of compression clamps.
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> You would be crushing the Kevlar fibers which is where the strength is.
> The preforms are not only the manufacturers recommended but they are not that expensive to do it right and above all safe.
> Is it worth it to do it right.
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> GL
> Steve, NA5C
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> Sent from my mobile device
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>> On Sep 24, 2024, at 6:50 PM, Jim W7RY <jimw7ry at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> Yes. Tighten them all the way down. It really squishes the Phily down.
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>> Used 4000 lb Philly on a Rohn 25 without preform grips. Worked perfectly.
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>> 73
>> Jim W7RY
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Thanks and 73, Jim W7RY