Helicopter Ready
Spectra Long Lines

Characteristics:

• Stronger than wire
• Same elongation as wire
• Extremely light
• Highly abrasion resistant
• Non-rotational

All Heli-Hoyle Long Lines are pull tested on our in-house test bed to 2-1/2 times the Working Load Limit. This sets the splices in place and removes any excess stretch. All Heli-Hoyle Long lines are dressed (cover installed) under Load to insure a proper fit while in use. Your Long Line will be pulled to at least Working Load or more. Heli-Hoyle Long Lines leave the shop Helicopter Ready!

Cover

In 2000, we developed a system that separates the load bearing line from the electrical wire. The hook & loop tape is sewn onto a Polyester Tubing on either side. This forms a pocket for your electrical wire and allows you to wrap the cover around your load bearing line—and offers easy line inspection. End covers are installed to hold cover at top end and to add protection at bottom end. These covers are now an industry standard. See "Reasons to cover your Long Line".

Certificate of Compliance

We will supply a Certificate of Compliance with each line upon request. ID tag is attached to each line and Serial number recorded in our logbook.

Electrical Wire

Our standard electrical wire is a 3/14. Also common are 2 wire and 6 wire. We will install the electrical wire; you need to meet your requirements. Different water buckets require different wiring.

Hardware

All Long Lines have H.D. Thimbles spliced each end and we will add any other hardware that is required, i.e. Pear Rings, Master Rings or Swivel Hook.

Standards

We follow J.24 Helicopter Synthetic Long-Line Guidelines 11/15/01 as set out by the U.S. Forest Service.

Long Line Sample
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Electrical wire in pouch
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Open for easy inspection
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How to inspect your long line, when to retire it

Specifications

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