Thanks for your response. I’ve been having trouble posting a reply. I think because I’m new to posting and I’m still in posting probation.
We are discussing using the slide to as part of an elevator/forklift assembly (ala
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...s%2Fforklifts). I was surprised when you said the rules may not allow using delren. My reading of <R5> c. 1. (Any non-reinforced polymer-based plastic sheet material may be used …) would allow it. The rule goes on to limit the plastic sheets to a thickness of 0.125” though we may laminate them together to a thickness of up to 0.5”. Tape is not allowed to hold pieces together.
The team has come up with two suggestions. 1) laminate the delrin and counter sink the bolt heads but we were hoping for a simpler way to attach the delrin to an aluminum frame without the bulk of laminated delrin. 2) From the data sheet, delrin melts at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Rough up the aluminum, heat the delrin until soft, press the delrin on the aluminum and see if it fuses—not exactly simple but a thinner solution.
Does anyone have any other suggestions?
Dave