alexey 6 #1 May 26, 2008 Does anyone try to "cover" somehow cutted edges on cutaway\ripcord housings (in you need some custom lenth) If you use ferrules - how do you install them? May be some other method?? ThanksLexa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #2 May 26, 2008 Quote Does anyone try to "cover" somehow cutted edges on cutaway\ripcord housings I might got some heat shrink tube on the cutted ends/edges. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexey 6 #3 May 26, 2008 It makes ID much smaller - not really good :( ...Lexa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #4 May 26, 2008 Quotealexey: Does anyone try to "cover" somehow cutted edges on cutaway\ripcord housings (in you need some custom lenth) If you use ferrules - how do you install them? With a ferrule installer. Really, ask a parachute manufacturer to do it for you, for the custom length you need. I'm sure that will be cheaper than buying the equipment yourself for a one-time job. Quotephonenixlpr: I might got some heat shrink tube on the cutted ends/edges. What happens when a chunk of that rubber heat shrink tube comes off and falls down inside the housing, binding the ripcord cable? I don't recommend jury-rigging for life-saving equipment. Stick with what is known to work. I also don't recommend giving out rigging advice when you don't know what the heck you're talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexey 6 #5 May 26, 2008 QuoteReally, ask a parachute manufacturer to do it for you, for the custom length you need. I'm sure that will be cheaper than buying the equipment yourself for a one-time job. Actually - I'm the one :) And it will not one time job :) QuoteWith a ferrule installer. Where can I fint it?Lexa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,468 #6 May 27, 2008 Hi alexey, Quoteask a parachute manufacturer to do it for you Why would a parachute mfr do it; they just buy the things. Although, I have 'heard' that Jump Shack will provide them, finished with end fittings (I mean with the AMP fittings if used in a 3-ring sysem), in custom lengths. The mfr of the housings (both 3-ring and ripcord) is: Metal-Flex Hosing Inc. 1241 E. Erie Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19124 USA Phone) 215-535-686 Or contact them at: mary@metalflexhosing.com 3-ring housings are 0.172" inside diameter & ripcord housing are 0.260" inside diameter (note: these dimensions are in inches). Metal-Flex does not install the AMP fittings on the ends of the 3-ring housings though. Hope this helps, JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
