{"product_id":"cable-pour-decollage-de-planeur-par-treuil","title":"Glider winch launch cable","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGlider Winch Launch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis textile cable is specially designed for glider winch launching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighter yet stronger in tensile strength than steel for an equivalent diameter cable, this rope is a high-performance technical product.\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cordagesgautier.com\/cordages\/dyneema\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHMPE rope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e spools easily around the winch drum, is \u003cstrong\u003emanageable and flexible\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinch launching a glider is more economical and practical than an aero-tow. With this cable, you gain even more in performance and ease of use compared to steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable should be approximately the same length as the takeoff runway: we perform \u003cstrong\u003ecustom cuts, usually between 800 and 1,500m\u003c\/strong\u003e. Possible to go \u003cstrong\u003eup to 3,000m of rope\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003ePilot Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA steel cable, frequently used for glider winching, can be dangerous if it breaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis textile cable, on the other hand, has \u003cstrong\u003eno sharp metallic parts\u003c\/strong\u003e, nor metallic strands that can unravel, even if cut.\u003cbr\u003eIn case of breakage, the HMPE rope \u003cstrong\u003edoes not create a \"whiplash\" effect\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is dangerous for glider pilots or people near the takeoff runway at the aerodrome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eUsage Advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are replacing a steel cable on your winch with this textile rope, be sure to \u003cstrong\u003ethoroughly clean the winch drum\u003c\/strong\u003e: remove any pieces, splinters, or remaining fibers from the old steel cable.\u003cbr\u003eThese splinters could damage the HMPE rope and render it unusable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHMPE synthetic textile fiber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCustom length: up to 3,000m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 5mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBreaking strength: 2.2 tons (2,200 daN).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eColor: grey, available in yellow or orange upon request.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSpliced at each end to facilitate attachment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: possibility to sheath the splices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRot-proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHigh resistance to breakage and abrasion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLighter than steel and stronger at equivalent diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CORDERIE GAUTIER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252986728790,"sku":"CTPLANEUR","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/6535\/8678\/files\/1881-large_default.jpg?v=1781856000","url":"https:\/\/www.cordagesgautier.com\/en\/products\/cable-pour-decollage-de-planeur-par-treuil","provider":"CORDERIE GAUTIER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}