The main symptoms are line sag and a low flying angle. An unnecessarily heavy and thick line will drag the power out of the kite, lowering the flying angle and limit the ultimate altitude reached. This is due to its inherent strength, and its resistance to many damaging chemical agents.Įarly in my record program it became clear to me that line drag and line weight were among the top factors, if not the most important, to consider when trying to break kite altitude records. High durability - Dyneema® fiber can withstand the harshest environments for a longer time. It resists water absorption, providing an extra level of protection and durability. Moisture resistant - Dyneema® fiber is hydrophobic. The high UV resistance of the fiber ensures continuing high performance. UV resistant - Products made with Dyneema® fiber show strong resistance to photo degradation when exposed to UV light. Low specific gravity (0.97) - Dyneema® floats on water and is ideal for lightweight solutions.Įxcellent chemical resistance - Dyneema® is chemically inert, and independent studies have confirmed that Dyneema® performs well in dry, wet, salty and humid conditions, as well as other situations where chemicals are present. High strength/low weight - Dyneema® is 15 times stronger than steel, and 40% stronger than aramids on a weight-for-weight basis. Temperature control is very important and quality control of processes are very critical in ensuring the finished fibre has unifirm physical dimensions and properties So what are the properties that make this fiber so special? The fiber has been improved through several evolutions and refinements of processes. The fiber is manufactured by means of a gel-spinning process through water and results in a micro fibre that comines extreme strength with incredible softness.

The fiber is versatile with virtually numerous applications such as ropes, cords electrical wire sheaths, reinforced composites, helmets and body armour.

DSM invented the gelspinning manufacturing process over 25 years ago and it's been in production since 1990 with various versions improving the qualities and strength over time. Dyneema® is an UHMWPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene fiber.

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