One of the issues with Aramid is getting reliable specs for it. Because of it's use in the military.

The 5 strand test lifted 134 kgs easy.
The same 5 strands then lifted 158 kgs for 5 seconds and broke where it wrapped around 1 of the thimbles. Not at the knot

Not surprsing, since it's normal application is ment for straight lay ups.

In theory I should be able to calculate how many strands are needed for the forces generated. Know the lenght (including creep) Protect the fibres (possible heat shrink )
And work out how to terminate with out bending the fibres.

All good fun. TJ


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