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KEVLAR 49 CABLE
Rigging is a division of the Rig Shop Ltd, based at Ocean Village in Southampton, that specialises in the design and manufacture of composite cables for all sorts of tensile applications. Composite Rigging offers a range of Kevlar 49 plastic covered parafil cables. The fibre within the cable is of truly parallel orientation which minimises stretch and maximises fatigue life.

The polyethylene cover is applied to the Kevlar under pressure and tension. This ensures that the cover stretches and contracts with the cable and does not ride up at the ends. The cover provides a barrier to the elements protecting against UV and salt water. Kevlar cables are currently being used throughout the world for backstays, runners, checkstays, diagonals, inner forestays and babystays. Many multihulls are also using our Kevlar cable for their main shrouds.

Note:
All Cable are supplied as standard in white.
Black is available on request but the diameter may vary slightly

KEVLAR LIGHTWEIGHT
STANDARD SOCKETS

Kevlar cables from Composite Rigging can be found all over the world today. From racing yachts to Superyachts, the distinctive streamlined fittings and white jacket are unmistakable. For certain customers we have supplied cables with a black jacket and these are available upon request but may take longer to produce. Our standard lightweight fittings have been extensively engineered to provide the full breaking strength of the cable. In fact in tests it is common for the cable to fail midway and not at the termination itself. This has been done by keeping all the fibres parallel which also helps to increase fatigue life.

The fittings are made from high strength 17/4/PH stainless steel and the high strength allows thin walls and a light weight. The sockets have a plastic cap that supports the cable and assists as a fatigue indicator. The cap houses a rubber ÔOÕ ring that prevents water from getting in. At the top end of the fitting there is a thread adaptor that allows the cables to be interfaced with most standard end fittings. All cables are proof tested after assembly. Cables can be sent back to us for proof testing and inspection at intervals throughout their life.

Note: Weights include spike and adaptor

SOCKETS WITH EYES

Note: Weights include socket

SOCKETS WITH SWIVEL EYES

Note: Weights include socket supplied witha large bail

SOCKETS WITH HIGH FATIGUE JAW

Note: Weights include socket and spike

SOCKETS WITH HIGH
FATIGUE EYES

Note: Weights include socket

T TERMINALS

GIBB 'T' TERMINALS

BSI 'T' TERMINALS

Note: Weights include socket and spike

PBO CABLE

PBO cable is an exciting new fibre that offers high strength and low stretch but is less brittle than Carbon. Once made into a composite cable the same way as with Kevlar, we end up with a cable that has the same strength as Kevlar and less stretch for half the cross sectional area of material. This means a cable of much smaller diameter and half the weight of Kevlar for the same performance. Due to the small size of the cable it is possible to make very small end sockets.

Due to their small size they do not easily interface with standard end fittings and most need to be customised. To keep weights to a minimum sockets are usually made from titanium alloy. Please note that due to the fact that PBO is a very new fibre with only limited technical information we cannot offer any warranty on this fibre.

PBO TITANIUM SOCKETS

COMPOSITE LOOPS
Another application for PBO, Vectran and Kevlar is to make cables from a continuous loop of fibre. This creates a super strong, super light cable that can have a customised thimble at either end. Once wound the cable can be protected with heat shrink covers and chafe covers. When used for yacht rigging it is not possible to interface these cables with standard end terminations and the most usual method is to use lashings. Composite Rigging have made a large number of PBO cables for the Racing Car Industry where they are used to absorb energy from the wheels in the event of an accident.

Based in Ocean Village, Southampton, we design and produce all our advanced rigging systems here, although installation can be anywhere in the world. Advanced Kevlar, PBO cables and termination fittings are always available. We develop new and individual rigging systems for marine, sport, aerospace and industrial applications. Our production team represent some of the most experienced rigging experts in the world, having been involved with the development of all types of systems from AmericaÕs cup to Formula 1. Please call for more information.

OUTLETS EVERYWHERE
We have now established Outlets for our composite products and services in many countries. So far these include:
ITALY HOLLAND SWEDEN JAPAN UK FRANCE SWITZERLAND GREECE USA NORWAY S. AFRICA AUSTRALIA NZ DENMARK SPAIN
They will be able to offer the same RAPID RESPONSE service for the supply of PBO and Kevlar Cables.

CONSULTATION
We undertake consultation work for marine, architectural and industrial projects.