Author Topic: Thrust washer/collet (Read 569 times)

Randy Powell · « **on:** August 07, 2012, 05:17:14 PM »

So, I have a E-Flight Power motor from Horizon Hobbies. It comes with a very light collet sort of thrust washer/prop mount. Is this adequate? Seems like it would be a good idea to have a somewhat heavier unit. Yes?

Robert Redmon · « **Reply #1 on:** August 07, 2012, 05:33:48 PM »

They work very well, Randy. I have been using them for a year and a half now, well over 400 fights, with no problems.

Bob

Wynn Robins · « **Reply #2 on:** August 07, 2012, 05:46:19 PM »

Randy - you have to remember that electrics dont have the same vibration as IC - the collets are ample for our needs -

Some people go to an 8mm shaft on 5mm collect - but its not really necessary unless you want to turn a BIG prop

Randy Powell · « **Reply #3 on:** August 09, 2012, 09:30:35 AM »

I know that you don't need as beefy a setup as IC, but I was just curious as it's all aluminum and seemed somewhat fragile. But if they hold up fine, great.

Thanks for the responses.

John Cralley · « **Reply #4 on:** August 09, 2012, 09:46:18 AM »

I popped a collet doing a figure 9!! The motor shaft was fine so a fragile aluminum collet may be cheap insurance.

Author Topic: Thrust washer/collet (Read 569 times)

Randy Powell

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