Recommendations for ball bearing swivel to prevent spinning and line entanglement

[James Simpson]

As above, any suggestions out there for ball bearing swivels to attach to the chute lines to prevent tangling? I'm looking for something relatively heavy duty (up to 10lb rocket, high power). Got some 1100lb fishing swivels today but sadly the lines and quicklink t fit through the eyelet

 

[tfish]

will just your shock cord fit through the eye of the swivel?

Tony

 

[BAMA_Recovery_Systems]

What diameter will the lines fit through?

 

[tfish]

This place has weights and measurements to go with their swivels.

https://www.spro.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=30

Tony

 

[James Simpson]

will just your shock cord fit through the eye of the swivel?

Tony

Just barely, was hoping to use quick link to be able to change out the chute at the field.

 

[pnobile]

As above, any suggestions out there for ball bearing swivels to attach to the chute lines to prevent tangling? I'm looking for something relatively heavy duty (up to 10lb rocket, high power). Got some 1100lb fishing swivels today but sadly the lines and quicklink t fit through the eyelet

No need for the quick link to fit through the eyelet...attach the swivel to the quick link, then attach the recovery gear to the quick link. Questions, I can send you pics for clarification!

Preston

 

[James Simpson]

No need for the quick link to fit through the eyelet...attach the swivel to the quick link, then attach the recovery gear to the quick link. Questions, I can send you pics for clarification!

Preston

Pics would be great! Thanks!

 

[Handeman]

I've been using a #10 ball bearing fishing swivel (810 lb. test) on a 13 lbs. rocket for 10 year now. It has 46 flights on it and I've never had a problem. The welded rings are about 1/2 inch diameter so the quick links fit with plenty of room.

What kind of swivel did you find with 1100 lb test and too small for a quick link?

 

[Relay Rocketry]

Pics would be great! Thanks!

This photo shows two different methods. You could either attach your swivel with two quick links and attach your recovery equipment to the tethered link, or you could attach your swivel to the rocket by a solid connection then use a single quick link similar to how I have my shock cord attached to the eye bolt.

 

[pnobile]

Here's another option with attachment directly to kevlar shock cord with quick link and swivel, then drogue parachute attached to the swivel. Many options to pick from.

Preston

 

[GalantVR41062]

For my 70" TFR main I sorted and looped the shroud lines then made a short bridle with tubular kevlar and my sewing awl. I then use a quick link for the main swivel to the main shock cord and the nose cone is along for the ride.

~John

 

[pythonrock]

will just your shock cord fit through the eye of the swivel?

Tony

IIIUSADI I have used these heavy swivels on several rockets without prob and they are very smooth and I do like them, . BUT ,... remember the weights listed are for fishing and are probably breaking strength. The continuous load bearing strength is probably 15 to 30% of that but therrte is no way to know since they dont list testing methods etc.. Take the numbers with a tbsp salt.
The small ones with that torpedo shape are esp good for estes or type because they are less likely to catch and tangle chugte lines