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'T' foil actuator rod

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Topic: 'T' foil actuator rod

Posted By: Jack Sparrow
Subject: 'T' foil actuator rod
Date Posted: 29 May 08 at 10:14am

Whats grade Stainless steel rod do people use for there 'T' foil actuator rods? We are talking internal rudder 'T' foil activation not fixed 'T' foil rudder rotation systems.

Suppliers would be good to!

Currently found model shops that supply it but they say not marine. the other place I have found is 303 grade. Not sure if that's a good grade or not?

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Posted By: scruff
Date Posted: 29 May 08 at 11:15am

I can't help with rod but I know that marine grade is 316 or 316L.

303 does have between 17-19% Cromium within it which is where the corrosion resistance comes in however only claims good corrosion resistance in mild environs.

I would be inclined to look around to try an find marine grade (316 / 316L) supliers.

Posted By: Jack Sparrow
Date Posted: 29 May 08 at 3:21pm

Ta, for that Scruff. It's a step in the right direction.

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