What materials are used for the spring & retaining mechanism in the quick coupler? I'm hoping for stainless steel or other corrosion resistant metal.
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I don't know. I just opened it up and hooked up the hose and threw away the packing slip. Sorry
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Its not going to be durable enough. Stainless needs to be in contact with air to be free of rust.I would try a silicone wax first like nufinish. Its inexpensive. Some types of stainless dont like to be underwater for days or weeks because of the carbon content of SS. Wax will help. Good luck.
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The majority of the videos I watched prior to installation showed using either a high temp Loctite or high temp. JB weld. I used the high temp. (500deg.) JB weld. Whatever you use torque to about 20 ft. ibs. and leave it for at least 24 hours. Do NOT retorque as this will break the bond. I used brake clean to clean the threads of tap fluid, then blew it all out with air and let it sit a bit. So far so good.
2169398
The extension is friction fit slide on. The 'silver' coupler has the retention 'dimples' that will snug the barrels together. true to Cold Steel quality, they line up very well.
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good stainless is NOT magnetic, nor is ceramic. Some cheap SSTL is magnetic, so contact the mfgr.
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I am recalling something here that does not concern me in that my application was in a crawl space but my understanding from the mnfr. that it must be within a water tight tube or pipe. I found an installation document at the site http://www.proflexcsst.com. The tubing is stainless steel but really thin and vulnerable to mechanical damage.
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Weldable materials: Mild, low alloy steel (not suitable for aluminum or stainless steel
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Do not know. I have been using it for a few months and have not had any issues. For $2 I did not not really care what stainless steel it was made of.
528810
No, it's some kind of metal; probably what they call "pot metal". I don't think plastic could handle the high tension of the springs that hold it in place.
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You can use the 2 brass quick connect couplers on your Rapid Air aluminum outlets and the nipple fittings attach to you air tools. The "Milton" brand are the best Quick couplers out there, no air leaks. Hope this helps! Rick
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The material is rugged. The steel is strong. The weak spot is the welds on the tube couplers. The slightest tork will break them. Some welds are better then others, but I use at least four guys when lifting canopy to place legs. This assures it goes up level. Couplers are easily re welded if you know a welder. It will provide years of service when assembled/disassembled by a careful crew.
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It appears to be non-magnetic so therfore it must be some stainless content. Works great!
1550610
Thanks. I will need a medium coupler then. These tips are too big for the standard coupler and too small for the large coupler. I got them with my Wilton Dessert Decorator Pro on which the thumb press broke.
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Im with Kevin and Dave, don't use anything but estwing. Solid metal allows you to do a lot with it and to it without worrying about it breaking.
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I would not use it in a high risk application like this. It will eventually fail and spray anyone near it with hot salt water. Even brass will corrode, so stainless steel would be the best choice for the temperature and the corrosion.
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they use the newer Knuckle" couplers..and to be honest they dont hold as good..very delicate.One of the sets came with extra couplers..I have a medium size layout..When i turn my layout on 3 trains run around on their own lines..With those "new" couplers i had to chase down the cars that came loose..I switched all my couplers to the older "Horn Hook / Rapido" couplers.I know their not as Detailed..but i enjoy my layout alot more ..Hope this helps..Feel free to Email me about Bachmann Train stuff..I've been play'n with their products for 20yrs...
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i know it has some plastic on it, there could be some stainless steel, also. a magnetwill not attract to it. i am sorry i cannot be more specific.