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Kite Lines and Oils/Solvents

Postby The Captain » Tue Mar 12, 2013 4:10 pm

Anybody have any knowledge on the effects of oils, fuels, solvents on Spectra?

Oils specifically, synthetic engine oil. But what about that fuel scum at your local polluted launch?

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Re: Kite Lines and Oils/Solvents

Postby FrederikS » Tue Mar 12, 2013 4:54 pm

Dyneema/Spectra is UHMWPE.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra-high ... lyethylene

That type of fiber is very resistant to pretty much everything. It is also used in many implants so its resistant to chemicals and abrasion. You can check for issues with specifc chemicals on the manufacturers website usually.

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Re: Kite Lines and Oils/Solvents

Postby The Captain » Tue Mar 12, 2013 5:00 pm

Groovy. Thanks.

Wikipedia...of course. :thumb:


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