27-02-2010, 12:32
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Engineer at Medrobotics
AKA: Dr. Joe
 FRC #0088 (TJ2) Team Role: Engineer
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Join Date: May 2001
Rookie Year: 1996
Location: Raynham, MA
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Re: Spectra Cable Source
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Originally Posted by Dale
Many boating supply companies sell Amsteel, from Samson, which is basically like braided, stronger Spectra. 7/64" is the smallest diameter I've seen, though, if size is an issue. Just Google Amsteel. This stuff is amazing with the 7/64" having a strength of 1,600 lbs and 1/8" going to 2,500 pounds. Strength goes down fast as you tie or bend any rope but still...
http://www.samsonrope.com/index.cfm?rope=192 |
nice!
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