Re: [alfa] SS braided lines

["The Baylys \(dial-up acct\)" <thebaylys@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Nowadays I see quite a few applications where the SS braid is
impregnated/encased in clear plastic so you get the function and visual
effect of the braid without the chafing.  Also makes them easier to keep
clean.

Beatle
'67 Duetto hybrid
Oz
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From: "drm" <cimice2351@domain.elided>
To: <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 10:47 PM
Subject: [alfa] SS braided lines


> When I worked on Uncle Sam's airplanes, the only
> approved "chafing" covering for SS braided lines, was
> leather.  We had neat suede like pads with wire loops
> crimped into opposing sides and they were installed by
> lacing safety wire through the loops and sort of
> sewing them on.  Of course these were only approved in
> special circumstances, since things were not supposed
> to rub against other things anyway.
> Somehow, covering stainless steel with rubber for wear
> resistance, seems pointless.
>
> Dave Miller
> Deltona, Florida
> (Back to the digest after a long hiatus.)
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