Instead of starting another thread, I thought I would just add my inquiry to this thread:
I am looking at using a sleeve for my 54mm minimum rocket, and I was wondering what the best way is to pick these sleeve?
My tube is roughly 2.125" outer, so reading the following two material specs, which would be best?
Nominal Diameter: 2.00 in (50.8 mm) @ 45° braid angle
Minimum Diameter: 1.00 in (25.4 mm) @ +32% length
Maximum Diameter: 2.25 in (57.2 mm) @ -18% length
Fabric Weight: 7.5 oz/yd2 (254 g/m2)
Thickness: 0.011 in (0.28 mm)
...or...
Nominal Diameter: 2.50 in (63.5 mm) @ 45° braid angle
Minimum Diameter: 1.25 in (31.8 mm) @ +32% length
Maximum Diameter: 2.90 in (73.7 mm) @ -18% length
Fabric Weight: 11.9 oz/yd2 (403 g/m2)
Thickness: 0.018 in (0.46 mm)
What are my intensions? Just to build a light, but strong rocket. I am not an altitude junky, or a speed freak, it is hust that I tend to build too heavy (fiberglass) and I want a light. strong and sexy rocket...and maybe hit 1.5 - 2 miles if I should feel so inclined
Also, I see that Soller Composites also offers a 50/50 Carbon/glass in which the glass is purple...would I loose to much strength and gain too much weight at the same time just for a colors sake?
Johnnie