Cross Head material

[StirlingSingleParticipant @stirlingsingle]

Hello,

 

What would the best and easiest material be for a crossead? I am using BMS for the slide bars.

 

many thanks,

[StirlingSingleParticipant @stirlingsingle]

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

Bronze/GM or BMS with bronze/gunmetal slippers.

 

Thats a leaded bronze such as SA660 not phosfor bronze

 

If its a large crosshead then the steel option is cheaper, this is one I cut from bar and added the slippers

 

Jason

Edited By JasonB on 03/01/2011 17:39:52

[StirlingSingleParticipant @stirlingsingle]

Very nice work. Many thanks for the ideas.

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