[SML] Motorized curtain issues

[Richard John Archer]

or try something like Rescue Tape (self fusing silicone tape.)

DickA
TD, Cornell U
On Oct 7, 2017, at 3:45 PM, dale via Stagecraft <stagecraft at theatrical.net<mailto:stagecraft at theatrical.net>> wrote:

You could try some of those paint on vinyl coatings that they sell for coating tool handles.  Tool dip was one brand I recall.

May not be able to get a repeatable reliable thickNess though.  The electrical tape may be your best patch until you do replace the cable.

Dale


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From: mburris via Stagecraft <stagecraft at theatrical.net<mailto:stagecraft at theatrical.net>>
Date: 10/7/17 15:28 (GMT-05:00)
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Cc: mburris <mburrisatfloridastagedotorg at earthlink.net<mailto:mburrisatfloridastagedotorg at earthlink.net>>
Subject: [SML] Motorized curtain issues

I have a motorized curved curtain track that got stuck and the drive pulley wore thru the (probably vinyl) jacket on the wire rope.  As a temporary fix, the bare wire rope was wrapped with Scotch 33 electrical tape to thicken it so the drive pulley can grip.  The affected area is in a spot that affects the curtain traveling to and from a storage position, but would not affect its ability to open and close in a normal performance mode.

The cable run is about 220 feet total and I would prefer to not replace all (or half of it)  if it can be avoided.      Heat shrink has been suggested but would require significant rethreading.

Any thoughts about how best to proceed?

Be safe,

Michael Jon Burris
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