Where are you using these cable clamps? I only use them on Phillystran boom
supports and on EHS turnbuckle safety cables at the guy anchors. The later
are easy to inspect and tighten if needed. I imagine that the Phillystran
has enough spring back to prevent loosening, but I use Loctite my stainless
steel boom support cable clips, this also helps prevent galling.
John KK9A
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] How to "lock down" wire rope clamps/clips?
From: kr2q@optimum.net
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2015 15:58:08 +0000 (GMT)
Over the years, it seems that most antenna manufacturers have moved to using
some form
of Nylock nuts (the nuts with the nylon insert for "high vibration"
applications).
I have seen this on my Cushcraft XM series monobanders, on my Optibeams, and
most recently
on my SteppIR (DB36).
With respect to the latter, the cable clips just use a single nut to
compress
down on the wire
cable. There is no locking nut, no lock washer, no Nylock, etc.
Why is this? I have heard from others that this can be, and has been, a
point
of failure.
What method would you suggest to ensure that these wire rope clamps do not
loosen up over time? Just electrical tape?
RSVP
Thanks
de Doug KR2Q
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