"Ernest Christley" wrote in message
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Tim Ward wrote:
"BD5ER" wrote in message
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Asking a question and taking this thread off on a tangent:
Been thinking about using some Spectra for rudder cables. Other than
the
obvious poor heat tolerance, which shouldn't be a factor in my case for
rudder
cables, what other problems, ecpected or unexpected, might I encounter
if
I
were to experiment in this manner? Abrasion, stretch, creep, and
attachment
methods have already been considered.
Anyone already using Spectra for control cables?
Yes. The Sparrowhawk ultralight sailplane.
http://www.windward-performance.com/
Tim Ward
What is Spectra, and what advantage does it have over steel cable?
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It's ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE).
For a given diameter, it's stronger than steel, and much, much lighter.
Tim Ward