The phenolic looks interesting as a motor casing. They spec axial tensile
strength but not radial. 60% the weight of aluminum but only 17% the
tensile strength. There goes the weight advantage unless one adds a carbon
fiber overwrap. And hydrostatic tests it. Still, there's the issue of
attaching closures to the tubing... appropriate adhesive, plus pinning,
plus insulation.
-John DeMar
Las Cruces, NM
On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 8:16 AM James Fackert <jimfackert@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
maybe of interest for airframes and solid motor builders-
championfiberglass.com
has glass epoxy and phenolic epoxy conduit in 3/3" to 8" sizes, three wall
thicknesses, 10 foot lengths
lots of coupling anf fitting options
even split clamp over repair/reinforcement tubes.
should be reasonable prices since its a commercial product.
