Model Boat Mayhem
Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Engineering Techniques and Materials. => Topic started by: david48 on August 18, 2015, 11:03:42 pm
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Pleased can any one help, I require 65mm of silicone tube 12mm ID, OD can be anything but ,2mm wall thickness would be good . I have found web sites but with a minimum order of 1 mtr .
Thank you
David
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Sorry - posted a reply then re-read your specs! The stuff I have is only 10.5 OD. I'll have a root around to see if I've anything nearer. Did you see the link I gave to Ken Churchill https://www.polymax.co.uk/silicone/silicone-tubing (https://www.polymax.co.uk/silicone/silicone-tubing) ? They have exactly what you need at £4/metre.
Dave M
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Not silicone, but I do have some of this in 12/16mm
https://www.eheim.com/en_GB/products/accessories/installation/hoses
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Yes, mine is on order and should be here in a day or two. I will report on its quality when I see it. Mine was 2mm inside diameter but I chose 2mm walls so I'm hoping it's not two thick. %)
cheers
ken
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you can get silicon tube of various sizes from www.modelshopleeds.co.uk in 300mm and 150mm.long not cheap though {:-{. :-))
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Thanks for the replys , I saw the Polymax link Dave, when I highlited it it came up as min order 5 I assume this to be meters or have I misunderstud.ive just checked and it is 5meters works out at well over £20 and just for 65mm it's a bit to dear even for me
Thank you E2V but sending it from Finland would be two much for what I was after .
I will have a look on Leedsmodelshop there's is 12.7 and would be to slack a fit .
I'll tell you what it's for ,it was to sleeve over a Huco coupling just to see if the noise was reduced , it was just a fancy idea I had . I know there are silicon drive couplers ,but I don't like that idea . Polymax do samples so it might try them but I will ring them .
Thanks again David .
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I'm in the UK at the moment :)
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Ahh that's different , as I have said I only want 65mm . How would that work ,
David
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If your coupling is straight, you could perhaps try a little heat shrink, which would give a tight fit?
Chris
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Yes it is I have checked it with the DTI gauge and the is no run off ,good spot the heat shrink ,I give it a try, thanks for that
David
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Tried Flebay?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=Silicone+65mm&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XSilicone+tube+65mm.TRS0&_nkw=Silicone+tube+65mm&_sacat=0
... in your colour too! :kiss:
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Martin
I think the 65mm refers to the length - not the ID. O0
David
I've converted all the Huco-type couplings in my models to flexible drive, with the tubing pushed over the splined parts of the adaptors, and they all work just fine - even at high speeds. Cut the tube to the same length as the plastic UJ piece that it's replacing. IMHO this is a better option than sleeving the whole thing as it removes the cause of the noise and vibration rather than just muffling it. I'd be happy to send you a short length to try it if you remind me of your postal address via PM.
Dave M
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modelshopleeds do have smaller sizes than 12.7 ID put silicon in their search box, they have 11mm ID which might suit. :-))
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I go along with Dave. Mine arrived today and it connects shaft to shaft with a self tightening fit. No need for couplers inside. Mind you, I had to buy a metre so have loads left over for future boats.
ken
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Hi Dave M , Interesting , do you think your method of flexi drive would deal with larger boat ( 1:24 Perkasa ) running on brushless.
Best Regards Dave ok2