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ZL Code Zero Laminate

ZL Code Zero Laminate

ZL Code Zero Laminate

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document discusses the ZL Code Zero laminate, a specialized sail material designed for performance cruisers and racing yachts equipped with non-overlapping jibs and possibly a bowsprit. It highlights the advantages of using this laminate for improved performance in lighter weather conditions.

Specifications
The ZL Code Zero laminate is designed to be stable, lightweight, pliable, and easy to handle. It features a ZigZag fiber layout that efficiently supports and distributes loads over the radial panels, reducing stress on the Mylar film and helping the sail retain its shape longer.

Material Composition
The laminate includes:
  • 30° Black Aramid ZigZag
  • 0° Black Aramid
  • White or grey polyester ripstop taffeta

Applications
The ZL Code Zero laminates are suitable for various sail configurations, including Code Zero and AP Reacher sails, with specific luff lengths and corresponding laminate styles (e.g., ZL04/02, ZL06/04).

Weight Range and Performance
The document provides detailed specifications for different styles of ZL Code Zero laminates, including:
  • Film thickness (mil)
  • Weight (oz)
  • Fiber content (DPI)
  • Taffeta type (50x50 Ripstop)
Styles range from ZL02 to ZL14, with varying weights and fiber contents.

Comparative Features
The ZL Code Zero laminate is evaluated on several performance metrics, including dimensional stability, stretch resistance, breaking strength, UV endurance, and durability. Each feature is rated on a scale from 1 to 10.

Conclusion
The ZL Code Zero laminate is recommended for yachtsmen seeking lighter, form-stable sails. It offers significant performance benefits for both performance-oriented cruisers and professional racing teams.
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Catalog excerpts

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ZL Code Zero Laminate Great performance on beam/broad reach courses Is your performance cruiser or racing yacht equipped with a non-overlapping jib and maybe a bowsprit? Then a rolling Code Zero or an asymmetrical reaching spinnaker can considerably improve the performance of your yacht in lighter weather conditions. Nylon spinnaker fabric is not sufficiently stable for these sails. That is why we recommend our ZL Code Zero laminate, designed especially for this type of sail. Using Contender ZL Code Zero laminate your sailmaker can make you a sail which is very stable but still light, pliable and easy to handle. If you do prefer a woven fabric, we suggest that you to ask your sailmaker about Contender Stormlite polyester sailcloth. Stormlite is of a similar weight and finish to the equivalent Nylon spinnaker cloth but its Polyester weave gives it greater stability under load. Contender Sailcloth has responded to the high demand for increasingly lighter but form stable sails with a series of laminate fabrics suitable for yachtsmen from the performance-oriented cruiser through to the professional racing teams. ZL Code Zero Laminate ZigZag technology Our ZigZag fibre layout ensures efficient support and distribution of the loads over the radial panels Film in your sail. The effect of this fibre layout is to reduce the load on the 30˚ Black Aramid ZigZag Mylar film, helping the sail to retain its shape longer. Whte or grey polyester ripstop taffeta

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ZL Code Zero Laminate Great performance on beam/broad reach courses ► Comparative features dimensional stability stretch resistance (modulus) breaking strength UV endurance durability ► Weight range Performance ZL Code Zero Laminates Black Aramid ► Applications ZL Code Zero Laminates Black Aramid Sail Code Zero 40° - 80° AP Reacher ► Weight range Performance ZL Code Zero Laminates Polyester Style Film mil Weight oz. Tafetta ► Weight range Performance ZL Code Zero Laminates Black Polyester Click here for more information

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