Rigging system
All of the Nucleon suspension lines are sheathed by a coloured polyester
layer which is covering a brownish Technora core. Low number of lines
required such composition, featuring high strength and stretch-resistance of
the lines.
The rigging system consists of individual lines looped and stitched at each
end. The upper level lines start at the attachment
points.Cascade-wise they are joined by twos or
threes to middle layer lines. These in turn
connect by twos or threes to main suspension
lines, which are attached to the risers with triangular quick links (maillons).
To prevent their slipping off, the lines are kept together with a rubber 'O ring'.
All the maillons are made of corrosion resistant, polished stainless steel,
ensuring excellent strength and durability. We use only the best quality,
certified maillons by Peguet.
Stabilo lines run from the outer suspension points to the maillons through
consecutive cascades as well. The same story goes
for the steering lines. They run from the trailing edge
through several layers to the main steering lines,
which are lead through the pulleys connected to the
rear risers and then fixed to the brake handles.
Steering lines do not carry any load.
Some of the steering lines of the upper level are additionally led through
rings sewn into the trailing edge, shortening it when the brake is applied, so
that steering becomes lighter and more effective.
All the lines are distinguished by colours depending on their strength:
+2,3 mm; strength: 420 daN; colour: celadon (willow green),
+1,8 mm; strength: 280 daN; colour: red and orange (the latter for
pulling big ears),
+1,5 mm; strength: 190 daN; colour: violet,
+1,3 mm; strength: 140 daN; colour: green,
+1,2 mm; strength: 90 daN; colour: blue.
(given colours are subject to slight changes).
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