[UK-CONTEST] AUTOBRAKE WINCHES

[derek.cox]

Further to Paul's comment regarding bend radius of stainless steel rope I
would suggest that 7 x 19 strand type is by far the best.  It is very
flexible and ideal for winches.  Check http://www.s3i.co.uk/htm/7x19.htm
they give technical details and prices.  I have used their wire rope and
fittings and found them helpful.

Derek
G3KHZ

----- Original Message -----
From: GW8IZR <paul at greenrover.demon.co.uk>
To: Don Beattie <g3ozf at btinternet.com>
Cc: 'UK CONTEST ' <uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2003 6:15 PM
Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] AUTOBRAKE WINCHES


> In message <003201c31d55$29834400$81707ad5 at oemcomputer>, Don Beattie
> <g3ozf at btinternet.com> writes
>
> >a) Use stainless steel ropes (they are quite a bit more expensive, but
last
> >proportionately longer. Elliot-Strumech only say 5 years for galvanised
> >rope, but 15+ for stainless.
>
> Beware of the minimum bend radius for stainless steel wire.
>
> It pays to take advice from the rope manufacturer rather than the person
> who fabricates the tower and be particularly mindful of the diameter of
> the running surface of the pulley.. not the outside diameter.
>
> HTH
>
> --
>  73 de Paul GW8IZR IO73TI
>   http://www.gw8izr.com
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