Re: RE: DRO/cable source

IMHO, the vynil would be better as I think it has a higher coefficient of
friction. Nylon has a very low one and makes excellent bearings. This can
be especially important where we are dealing with small amounts of friction
surface (180 degrees on a 5mm or smaller diameter). I don't have any tables
in front of me at this time, but its a guess on my part.

Art

At 02:39 AM 02/25/2000 EST, you wrote:

>From: wanliker@...
>
>I just looked in the issue #101 of McMaster Carr, they have coated aircraft
>cable as follows:
>Galvanized.
>7x7 strand 1/16 coated nylon or clear vinyl, breaking strength 270 pounds.
>7x7 strand 3/32 coated nylon or clear vinyl, breaking strength 480 pounds.
>
>Stainless steel, same coatings, same strength, about 25% higher.
>
>Both are indicated as available in cut lengths, 50 foot rolls, or 250 foot
>spools.
>
>Call 1-310-692-5911 for prices, and to order.
>Also on the net, sales@...
>
>My question is which coating would be better??
>bill

A. G. Eckstein

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