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Source Needed for Glass Cordage

09/10/2010 7:27 AM

Greetings everyone, previous source for this material has dissolved, so now seeking possible new & reputable source for this type of material. If anyone knows of a possible source, It would be very much appreciated!

Thanks in advance...I would liked to have shared a pic of the material, but none exists for me to share - sorry

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Desc: High strength twisted cordage produced by combining multiple end of glass yarn. Thermal & electrical insulation properties. Tempurature tolerance & chemical resistance are excellent.

Application: heater or resistor cords, cable filters, cable high-strength members, high temperature draw cords.

Materials: 100% electrical grade fiber glass yarn (E Glass)

Nominal Dia: .118 inches

Nominal yield: 43 yds/lb

Nominal tensile: 578 lb
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Re: Source Needed for Glass Cordage

09/10/2010 8:21 AM

hey CT are you looking for loom? Or just yarn?

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09/10/2010 8:25 AM

Hi ozzb - actually is already converted into cords / cordage - can also accept a .125 diameter as well if available - thanks!
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09/10/2010 9:20 AM

http://www.conneaut.com/page131.html

Also don't know how much you are looking for PPG has a fiberglass Div. that makes cord in various sizes.

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09/10/2010 9:25 AM

Thanks ozzb - good possibility & much appreciated!
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09/10/2010 9:09 AM

How about something like this?

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09/10/2010 9:16 AM

Thanks RDGRNR: one of our Buyers has been looking into that McM item - they're trying to get the material-used spec's, but will prolly take a little time...

thanks again!
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09/10/2010 10:53 PM

These guys make it too in various sizes.

http://www.davlyn.com/products/product.php?id=3

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09/12/2010 11:27 AM

Thanks much Rorschach, and thanks to everyone, I think we got it nailed....

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