Re: Fiber tape spiking


"Andy H. <andys_junk_address at yahoo dot com>" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote
in message news:4g37h1l6kkb8aai7cu8noefftte9ssu4uf@xxxxxxxxxx
> Johnny,
>
> In the rocket barn, during the PGI convention, I saw a guy wrapping
> his 4" shell with strapping tape. I wasn't real attentive, but it
> looked like he was applying a continuous strip from the roll, so there
> is a definite technique to it. I'm sorry that I can't be of any more
> help.


It's unnecessary. The common wisdom is that it adds substantial
containment. In fact, it adds but little, and can be eliminated altogether
with careful balancing of burst vs. shell strength.

LLoyd


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