Re: [ATM] Clutch material

["Jean-Guy Moreau" <jgmoreau@cablevision.qc.ca>]

Thanks Scott and to all who replied with help.
The improvised material i finally used is probably
high density polyethylene, and works great for now.
I have taken good note of the various suggestions.

Jean Guy


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Ewart" <scott.e@quicksurfer.com>
To: <atm@atmlist.net>
Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 7:16 PM
Subject: Re: [ATM] Clutch material


> Jean-Guy,
>    I've had great success with plastic from a milk jug.  I don't know how 
> big a piece you need, they may not be big enough.  It'll be a little 
> slipperier than cork, but the stiction is excellent.
> 
> Scott
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jean-Guy Moreau" <jgmoreau@cablevision.qc.ca>
> To: <atm@atmlist.net>
> Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 10:40 AM
> Subject: [ATM] Clutch material
> 
> 
> | Hi, after all those years(35), the cork like material that was used
> | between the pressure plate and the gear of my Mathis drive
> | is disintegrating. Things don't last anymore  :)
> |
> | So what is the best material to substitute, and where can i get some ?
> | Would teflon sheet be good ?
> | The mounting is a large monstrosity of over 1000 lbs,
> | 14" roller bearing in RA, 7.5" in Dec, gear is 12"
> | Don't shake in the wind, but a little jerky right now.
> |
> | Thanks in advance,
> |
> | Jean Guy Moreau
> |
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