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dipmeinaluminum 20-01-2017 17:17

Help me find evidence to support the use of hook and loop
 
Hey teams,

So the long discussion is still going on in our shop about the use of Hook and Loop as an aid for climbing.

We are split in the shop,
Meow can you help me find evidence to support the use of hook and loop sewn into a 1" tie down strap and use it for our climber. I try to tell them, its up to the inspectors and if they don't approve then they need to have evidence to support it, and articulate it. They need a little help.
Thanks for your help, this will help us more forward with designs.
Have a mice day.
::rtm::
-Michael

EricH 20-01-2017 17:20

Re: Help me find evidence to support the use of hook and loop
 
https://frc-qa.firstinspires.org/qa/answered?query=hook

https://frc-qa.firstinspires.org/qa/answered?query=sew



Q&A search is much easier this year than in the past.

Jon Stratis 20-01-2017 17:22

Re: Help me find evidence to support the use of hook and loop
 
I04 part D:
Quote:

consist entirely of flexible, non-metallic fibers sewn, twisted, tied, woven, or braided together except for the last 4 in. (~10 cm) of any cut end (E) which may be whipped (with material that is flexible and non-metallic) or fused only to prevent fraying.
Grab a short length of the hook and loop you're considering using. Disassemble it. Once disassembled, can you confirm that it's made only of flexible, non-metalic fibers? Can you confirm that it was assembled using sewing, twisting, tying, weaving, or braiding? *Bonus question* is there a difference in either parts or assembly between the hook side and the loop side that may have an impact on I04 part D?

Oblarg 20-01-2017 17:26

Re: Help me find evidence to support the use of hook and loop
 
I think the rub of the matter depends critically on how velcro is actually constructed - does anyone know whether or not loop-side velcro meets the requirements of "entirely of flexible, non-metallic fibers sewn, twisted, tied, woven, or braided together?" I don't have any on hand, and looking at close-ups on google images is unenlightening.

Jon Stratis 20-01-2017 17:29

Re: Help me find evidence to support the use of hook and loop
 
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Originally Posted by Oblarg (Post 1634155)
I think the rub of the matter depends critically on how velcro is actually constructed - does anyone know whether or not loop-side velcro meets the requirements of "entirely of flexible, non-metallic fibers sewn, twisted, tied, woven, or braided together?" I don't have any on hand, and looking at close-ups on google images is unenlightening.

It entirely depends on the brand and model being spoken of. Hook and loop fastener comes in many different flavors.

GeeTwo 20-01-2017 17:32

Re: Help me find evidence to support the use of hook and loop
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Oblarg (Post 1634155)
I think the rub of the matter depends critically on how velcro is actually constructed - does anyone know whether or not loop-side velcro meets the requirements of "entirely of flexible, non-metallic fibers sewn, twisted, tied, woven, or braided together?" I don't have any on hand, and looking at close-ups on google images is unenlightening.

If they were, I suspect that Velcro strap would come apart a lot easier than it does. Pending specific evidence, 3946 is working based on the assumption that those fibers are fused together, so Velcro is out as part of the ROPE. Your assumptions and evidence may vary.

Oblarg 20-01-2017 17:38

Re: Help me find evidence to support the use of hook and loop
 
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Originally Posted by Jon Stratis (Post 1634158)
It entirely depends on the brand and model being spoken of. Hook and loop fastener comes in many different flavors.

You see, this is why I am entirely dissatisfied with the current ruling. At best, the rule allows team that manages to find a brand of velcro that is constructed a certain way (or convince their regional inspector that it is so) to have a wildly different functionality available to them than one that cannot.

At worst, the rule allows velcro to only those teams that can somehow manage to manufacture their own velcro.

I understand the GDC's desire not to provide input on certain mechanisms, but there comes a point where in the interest of fairness they must do so.

rich2202 24-01-2017 11:25

Re: Help me find evidence to support the use of hook and loop
 
How about this for the Loop side:

knitted loop material
http://www.rehabmart.com/product/vel...loop-7945.html


Anyone go down to a local fabric store and ask what fabric is easily caught by the Velcro hooks?

"Our problem with Velcro is that its hooks easily grab onto articles of clothing that they were NOT intended for - especially, for example, knit fabrics used for nordic ski suits, and cycling kits. When the hooks brush against the synthetic fibers of polyester, they agitate and pull at them. Even very slight contact with Velcro causes yarn breakage or what we call fabric picking - a process that results in fiber ends that have pulled away from the fabric surface. Ouch!"

s-neff 24-01-2017 13:21

Re: Help me find evidence to support the use of hook and loop
 
Have you tested whether you actually need to add that extra "loopiness" or "hookiness" to the rope side of things? We've been quite surprised at what one can accomplish just on the roller side...

ahartnet 24-01-2017 13:50

Re: Help me find evidence to support the use of hook and loop
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by EricH (Post 1634151)
Q&A search is much easier this year than in the past.

It's also even much easier than it was just about a week ago!

Al Skierkiewicz 24-01-2017 13:56

Re: Help me find evidence to support the use of hook and loop
 
Please read the rule and the Q&A a bit more closely.
For instance, the only items at the last 4 inches can be those used to "whip" the end of the rope to prevent fraying.

mastachyra 24-01-2017 14:55

Re: Help me find evidence to support the use of hook and loop
 
http://www.industrialwebbing.com/tem...and_Sew-on.pdf

Looks like by Velcro's own definition, their hook and loop meets the requirements. They say its woven nylon fibers...

I will be printing out this brochure and bringing it to competition to prove validity. I hope week 1 teams do the same so they don't set a precedence for illegal hook and loop.

Jon Stratis 24-01-2017 15:19

Re: Help me find evidence to support the use of hook and loop
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mastachyra (Post 1635722)
http://www.industrialwebbing.com/tem...and_Sew-on.pdf

Looks like by Velcro's own definition, their hook and loop meets the requirements. They say its woven nylon fibers...

I will be printing out this brochure and bringing it to competition to prove validity. I hope week 1 teams do the same so they don't set a precedence for illegal hook and loop.

Please note that that data sheet (probably the best term for it in this context) only applies to the specific products listed on it. It does not apply for all hook and loop materials that a team can purchase. Results may vary with different brands or different models (If Velcro has other models) not listed in that document.

Oblarg 24-01-2017 15:25

Re: Help me find evidence to support the use of hook and loop
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Stratis (Post 1635733)
Please note that that data sheet (probably the best term for it in this context) only applies to the specific products listed on it. It does not apply for all hook and loop materials that a team can purchase. Results may vary with different brands or different models (If Velcro has other models) not listed in that document.

I will state again that if the pragmatic effect of this rule is that functionally-equivalent products from different brands have differing legality, and so teams who didn't happen to purchase the right brand of velcro are in violation of the rule, then it is a bad rule and should be changed.

There are lots of products where it's probably nearly impossible to ascertain the legality under the current ruling, as well.

engunneer 24-01-2017 16:34

Re: Help me find evidence to support the use of hook and loop
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Oblarg (Post 1635737)
I will state again that if the pragmatic effect of this rule is that functionally-equivalent products from different brands have differing legality, and so teams who didn't happen to purchase the right brand of velcro are in violation of the rule, then it is a bad rule and should be changed.

You could say the same thing about pneumatic solenoids or pressure regulators or motors that are similar to legal motors but not on the list, or fans, or, or, or. That's why we have rules that define what is and isn't legal. The goal IMO is to provide a specification for what is legal and have teams figure out if the material they want to use is legal within the rules. Velcro happens to be this year's tricky item, but i would suspect most (>75%) teams have local sources of velcro that are legal and local sources of velcro that aren't.

I would expect to find legal velcro at fabric/sewing stores, and possibly at home stores, and illegal velcro certainly in both.


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