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Appreciation post: Switched from a standard to a fiberglass tagline on the tower crane
I mean, we've always used the heavy nylon ones, right? But this job in Denver has crazy static from the dry air, and the old line was like a magnet for dust and grit. Switched to a fiberglass one about six weeks ago, just to try it. The difference is wild. It's way lighter, doesn't hold moisture, and my signal guy says he can see the bright orange from the ground way easier. I'm not getting that annoying static shock when I grab it either. Anyone else made a small gear swap like that and been really surprised?
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hayden1442d ago
Nice. Did you notice any change in how it handles wind up there, being lighter?
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davis.adam2d ago
Read a crane op's blog a while back where he swore by fiberglass for high-altitude work. Said the lack of static buildup was a game changer for radio clarity alone. Your point about the visibility makes total sense, that bright color really pops without all the grime stuck to it. Sometimes the smallest gear change has the biggest impact on the daily grind. Might have to push for that switch on our next site.
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