Pull start string?

[JohnH]

At my new job we use Aramid (the technical name that we use for Kevlar). But this is in a wound string form. It is flexable and can be wound very tight. We use it to protect the fiber optic cable. but i was thinking of trying it on a pull start. it is 10 times stronger than steel on pull strength. i know it will be stronger than the pull cords we have now but any one see how this can go bad? Any observations will be helpful before i do this.

 

[Jt]

I have seen Kevlar pull strings before, I say go for it what have you got to lose

 

[Jeremy]

That would be kool Jihn let us know how it works!

 

[[hs] darkshine]

the only thing might be i don't know if it will fur up, malt sort of thing, could clog the pullstart up a bit, but i dunno, just a thought.......

 

[JohnH]

i thought about that and it will be a wait and see thing. if it does start to shed look out that stuff hurts when it gets in your skin.

 

[[hs] darkshine]

yeah, i bet. carbon fibre and graphite are a pita to remove as well!!!!

 

[01mango45]

how did it work if it is good how do i get some ?