plasma rope
Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 16:43
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was ,and i repeat was thinking about putting plasma rope on my winch,
more length /50 m intead of 30 cable,rang TJM
TOWNSVILLE,
YEP WE CAN GET IT "' how much said me??
$600 SAID HE!
i think i will buy an ext strap instead!!!
Reply By: Member - Jiarna (NT) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 18:07
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 18:07
Apart from cost and having to chuck it if damaged, keep in mind that most low-mount
winches (ie: the
winches most of us use) overheat the winch drum during braking and destroy plasma rope. Plasma rope is usually only used with high-mount
winches where the braking mechanism is distant from the winch drum.
There are exceptions, but make sure you have one of the exceptions b4 coughing up for plasma rope.
Cheers
John
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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 19:59
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 19:59
John, I'm probably wrong (as usual), but I believe the overheating drum due to braking effect, is only an issue if/when you are paying-out the cable under load (eg: lowering yourself down a
hill etc).
In my opinion, most winching operations are done with the winch reeling-in the load and the brake drum should not get too hot. I will gladly stand corrected.
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Follow Up By: Member - Jiarna (NT) - Thursday, Mar 29, 2007 at 06:47
Thursday, Mar 29, 2007 at 06:47
Hi Roachie
You are quite correct, but it would be a hell of a time for an unexpected winch rope failure! I quess it's a matter of weighing up the advantages of reduced weight and safer manual handling against the disadvantages of cost and heat intolerance. For many people, I'd think the cost for a rarely used item would rule it out, but there's all kinds of people in the 4WD scene LOL.
Cheers
John
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Reply By: Robin - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 20:16
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 20:16
Only run 18m of plasma here - winch needs a rest after that away , and back it up with several extension straps , from 5m in length
Fantasic stuff that has many a 4wder a heart attack I'm sure.
Also have velcro nylon sheath about 1 m long that can go over partof rope if it has to go over rocks etc.
The flexiblity of this stuff is that I have thrown it under the patrol and out beteen the back wheels and pulled car backwards as rope slips axles etc.
Wouldn't try that with a steel rope.
Robin Miller
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