Phillystran, Inc.

PHILLYSTRAN^® KEVLAR^® (ARAMID) FIBER LINES
FOR FOWL DETERRENT SYSTEMS - previous page

118-2/06

Phillystran has brought the latest in high strength fiber technology to help solve animal damage control issues. Kevlar® aramid fiber technology has been steadily improving over the last three decades. The products described represent products and innovations with almost 30 years of experience behind them. These products are offered as a cost effective, long-term solution to damage or nuisance problems caused by wild fowl. ¹

Airport Runway areas.
Golf course and country club ponds and lakes.
Hazardous waste disposal or containment sites.
Fish hatcheries.
Land fills.
Corporate ponds and recreation areas.
Decks, balconies and courtyards.

THE LINE CONSTRUCTION
Phillystran aramid fiber non-metallic span lines consist of a stranded (or twisted) aramid fiber core protected with a thick, durable thermo-plastic jacket. The result is a product that is resistant to the elements including ultraviolet radiation, acid rain and pollutants.

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PART NUMBER²	BREAK STRENGTH LBS	DIAMETER IN	WEIGHT LBS/1000 FT	CRIMPED SLEEVE SIZE	NUMBER OF SLEEVES	MAXIMUM SPAN³ FT	INST.LINE TENSION ⁴ LBS	SAG EST ⁵ FT

PS29-1x7x.045J	350	.085	3.1	C	3	450	35	3

PS29-1x7x.065J	700	.105	4.7	G	3	600	70	4

PS29-1x7x.089J	1,050	.130	6.5	M	3	800	105	6-1/2

PS29-1x7x.100J	1,400	.160	10.2	P	3	1000	140	12

Weights and Dimensions can vary
Kevlar® is a Registered Trademark of Dupont

THE ALTERNATIVE TO STEEL OR PLASTIC WIRE PRODUCTS

Strength of steel at one-fifth the weight.
450% stronger than plastic wire of the same diameter.
Low stretch with predictable performance.
Low "creep" (long-term stretch) maintains original tension and sag, eliminating the gradual stretching problems associated with plastic wire.
Non-corrosive, resistant to the harshest of environments.
Non-metallic and dielectric (nonconductive). Will NOT attract lightning.
Easy to install and terminate using simple crimped sleeves that equal the line's rated break strength.

END TERMINATION PROCEDURE
The following procedure describes a field installable end termination technique using crimped copper sleeves (3 sleeves/termination). Each sleeve is crimped 2 times and requires the proper corresponding hand tool. No other special tools are required. (Refer to the drawing above).

Slide three "sleeves" onto the line (leave the jacket on the line). DO NOT USE ANY LUBRICANTS!
Bend line around a "thimble" and press the "tail" of the line against the "body" of the line forming the "eye". Refer to the drawing above.
Slide the sleeves up and over the tail and body of the line. Position the sleeves to secure the thimble snugly in place. Space the sleeves approximately 1/8" to 1/4" apart and leave at least 1/2" to 3/4" of tail extending out from third sleeve.
Crimp the sleeves as follows (each sleeve gets 2 crimps): First, crimp the sleeve closest to the thimble with the first crimp of that sleeve nearest the thimble, and "relieve" that first crimp by stopping just before making a full crimp (a full crimp is when the handles "snap" together when closed). Continue crimping the 3 sleeves working away from the thimble and making each crimp a full crimp.

¹ Contact local USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service/Wildlife Services office. Phillystran can assist with USDA Regional office locations and phone numbers.
² Larger Sizes Available. Consult Phillystran Inc.
³ Maximum span, line tension and sag values assume NO icing-up on span lines. Please consult Phillystran Inc. if icing is a concern. Ice build-up on span lines WILL increase the line tension, thus increasing sag and/or possibly reducing maximum span recommendation.
⁴ Installed line tension values are based on "maximum span" and "estimated Sag" parameters. Line tension will vary depending on span distance and sag. Sag should not be less than the values above due to the potential for over-tensioning the line.
⁵ Estimated Sag and Installed Line Tension based on the following Sag / Tension formula:

Tension (lbs) =	Line Weight (lbs/ft) x Span² (ft)
	6 x Sag (ft)

CAUTION: Break Strength: The breaking strength of a rope is the load at which a new rope will break when tested under laboratory conditions. Break strength should not be mistaken for safe working load. Safe Working Load: Because of the wide range of rope use, rope condition and the degree of risk of life or property, it is not possible to make a blanket recommendation for safe working load. It is ultimately dependent on the rope user to determine what percentage of break strength is their own safe working load. Wear: Ropes wear out with use; the more severe the usage, the greater the wear. It is often not possible to detect wear on a rope by visible signs alone. Therefore, it is recommended that the rope user determine a retirement criteria for ropes in their application. For assistance in developing safe working load and retirement criteria for each application please call or write Phillystran, Inc.

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Montgomeryville, PA 18936-9628 USA

Phone: 215-368-6611
Fax: 215-362-7956
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