Kitespar
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| − | '''Kitespar''', or | + | '''Kitespar''', or pultruded fiberglass tubing, is a material originally designed for use in kite framing (hence the name), which is also widely used in [[Belegarth]] [[:Category:Weapons Construction]] for creating [[ultralight weapons]]. |
| + | The .505" diameter size is popular for use in blue weapons. | ||
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| + | Properties of pultruded structural shapes: | ||
| + | Lightweight - less density - 20% of steel; 70% of aluminum | ||
| + | High Strength - stronger than structural steel pound for pound | ||
| + | Superior dimensional stability - wide temperature range uses and thermal expansion values better than 50% of mild steel 35% of stainless steel and 25% of aluminum | ||
| + | Thermal insulation - high strength and insulating values | ||
| + | Corrosion resistance - harsh elements and environments | ||
| + | Consistent cross section | ||
| + | (as found on Tencom's website.[http://www.tencom.com]) | ||
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== Sources of Kitespar == | == Sources of Kitespar == | ||
*[http://www.gwtw-kites.com/showproduct.asp?ProductName=Glasforms+Fiberglass+Rod Gone With The Wind Kites] | *[http://www.gwtw-kites.com/showproduct.asp?ProductName=Glasforms+Fiberglass+Rod Gone With The Wind Kites] | ||
*[http://www.kitebuilder.com/frame.htm Kite Building Graphite & Fiberglass Tube] | *[http://www.kitebuilder.com/frame.htm Kite Building Graphite & Fiberglass Tube] | ||
Revision as of 09:03, 30 October 2005
Kitespar, or pultruded fiberglass tubing, is a material originally designed for use in kite framing (hence the name), which is also widely used in Belegarth Category:Weapons Construction for creating ultralight weapons. The .505" diameter size is popular for use in blue weapons.
Properties of pultruded structural shapes: Lightweight - less density - 20% of steel; 70% of aluminum High Strength - stronger than structural steel pound for pound Superior dimensional stability - wide temperature range uses and thermal expansion values better than 50% of mild steel 35% of stainless steel and 25% of aluminum Thermal insulation - high strength and insulating values Corrosion resistance - harsh elements and environments Consistent cross section (as found on Tencom's website.[1])
