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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Engineering Techniques and Materials. => Topic started by: boatmadman on March 25, 2008, 10:01:05 am

Title: sealed propshaft
Post by: boatmadman on March 25, 2008, 10:01:05 am

Where can I source a sealed propshaft? Or, alternatively, does anyone know of a way of sealing them?

I have looked through the traders section, but nothing leapt out at me.

Thanks

Ian

Title: Re: sealed propshaft
Post by: Proteus on March 25, 2008, 10:37:48 am

these are the dogs dangeley bits

fredy

http://www.scalehobbies.net/id24.html

Title: Re: sealed propshaft
Post by: Mankster on March 30, 2008, 09:56:48 pm

All my boats (subs) have sealed propshafts for obvious reasons. Check out Pandan Models for some ideas. I use Simmering seals at the moment.

Title: Re: sealed propshaft
Post by: Subculture on March 31, 2008, 12:43:37 am

Just a little to add to what Ramesh said. 'Simmerrings' are a trade name for oil seals made by Freudenberg-Simrit. They just happen to produce a range of Nitrile seals that go down to 3mm shaft diameter, which is ideal for modelmakers.

Andy

Title: Re: sealed propshaft
Post by: hanna on July 07, 2008, 12:58:16 am

just wanted to say thanks to proteus glad you like my work....