Cross Head material

Cross Head material

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3 January 2011 at 17:29 #61704
StirlingSingle
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Hello,

What would the best and easiest material be for a crossead? I am using BMS for the slide bars.

many thanks,
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3 January 2011 at 17:29 #5344
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3 January 2011 at 17:35 #61705
JasonB
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Bronze/GM or BMS with bronze/gunmetal slippers.

Thats a leaded bronze such as SA660 not phosfor bronze

If its a large crosshead then the steel option is cheaper, this is one I cut from bar and added the slippers

Jason

Edited By JasonB on 03/01/2011 17:39:52
3 January 2011 at 17:55 #61708
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Very nice work. Many thanks for the ideas.
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