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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-03-2017, 15:51
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Views: 11,062
Posted By leftbrainstuff
Re: The new era on chainplates..

We're not talking about diecast rubbish from china or hot rolled low quality carbon steel here.

The silicone bronze bar you can buy is cold rolled bar stock.

Likely cast? Seriously?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-03-2017, 15:46
Replies: 70
Views: 11,062
Posted By leftbrainstuff
Re: The new era on chainplates..

Rubbish.

3XX SS is an excellent marine use material. It's the poor designs and lack of maintenance that cause the issues.

The recreational marine industry wouldn't exist without it.

Look in...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-03-2017, 15:41
Replies: 70
Views: 11,062
Posted By leftbrainstuff
Re: The new era on chainplates..

Plate bronze is readily available and is ideal for chainplates where the traditional look of bronze is desired.

There's nothing wrong with cast bronze. It's been in use for thousands of years for...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-03-2017, 15:38
Replies: 70
Views: 11,062
Posted By leftbrainstuff
Re: The new era on chainplates..

Crevice corrosion. 3XX Stainless is very susceptible to crevice corrosion in stagnant (crevice corrosion) or high flow electrolytes. (erosion corrosion)

I remember one chemical processing...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-03-2017, 12:09
Replies: 70
Views: 11,062
Posted By leftbrainstuff
Re: The new era on chainplates..

Composite chainplates are extremely difficult to retrofit. They also require expensive molds and tooling, relative to metal chainplates. This makes them uneconomic for many applications and...
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