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  1. mecheng2000

    Silicone Bronze vs 304 Stainless

    Thanks for the great advice. Im going to look at monel and see how affordable that would be.
  2. mecheng2000

    Silicone Bronze vs 304 Stainless

    thanks for the reply! its directly on fiberglass but only spins two turns for full range of the winch. it lasts years, but it is big deal when it fails. I'm looking for something I dont have to worry about for the next 20 years. an added complication is that an off the shelf socket is welded on...
  3. mecheng2000

    Silicone Bronze vs 304 Stainless

    I have a pin that rope winch (composite drum) spins on in a marine environment and gets a salt water splash from time to time. it has a threaded area with a nut that locks the drum in place. Loads are varying and never over a couple hundred pounds max. Im not happy with the 304 ss . how does...
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