Hi Doug, there typically are enough threads left after clamp installation
to add another nut to lock the first one in place. Lock washers are known to
fail. Anything with Nylon in it will also fail.
73, Gerald K5GW
In a message dated 11/27/2015 10:49:21 A.M. Central Standard Time,
kr2q@optimum.net writes:
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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