| ARR announces new Blue Tube 2.0, adds new 7.5" tubes |
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| 2009 Archived News by Always Ready Rocketry | |
| Monday, November 09, 2009 | |
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Building on the characteristics of what made the original Blue Tube so successful, Always Ready Rocketry and manufacturer Phenix Tube re-engineered Blue Tube to be even better than before. Based on "VF" or vulcanized fiber paper, the Blue Tube team came up with a new formulation that results in a stronger, more humidity resistant product using a proprietary non-water-based adhesive that carries a Type II water resistance rating. Blue Tube is highly abrasion resistant, with massive acceleration potential for a spiral wound product, and is able to withstand g-forces that exceed most anything any high power rocket flight can present to it. No glassing necessary, no huge gaps to fill, no prepping, no sanding, no nothing, and most of all, compatible with existing components. The company is also happy to welcome our new 7.5" diameter Blue Tubes to the family as well as full-length coupler tubes for all sizes. Blue Tube, What's YOUR rocket made of? Website: http://www.alwaysreadyrocketry.com/ |
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Jerry
Jerry
I'd be surprised if it worked inside the motor. The earlier version of BT that I used for my 38mm L fincan blistered from the motor heat and aerodynamic heating. Granted that was an extreme test for the product, but I don't think I'd try it inside the motor.
Mike Fisher
Jerry
Yes, I was given one for an AMW M1900 blue. It worked fine.
Jim
Jim
I stand corrected. Did it hold up better than phenolic?
Mike Fisher
Mike Fisher
I'm not sure what better would be. It didn't have any areas that were burned through. It seemed essentially the same as phenolic.
Jim
Dennis