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Originally Posted by Chris is me
I'm curious to see how well these hold up at 5K RPM, and if they slip on the shaft or anything at that high of a speed.
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Originally Posted by Cory
There's no way this wheel is going to work well at 5000 rpm. You wouldn't even want to use it as a shooter wheel. It's too compliant and it will buckle (that is if it doesn't explode).
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We are rating the 2 inch wheels at 6000 RPM, or "don't go any faster than direct drive off a Mini CIM" below that speed it will not significantly expand (~1mm) but above that speed it becomes unstable and different parts expand at different rates. Interestingly, even at ludicrous speeds (+10,000 RPM) the hex will stay aligned if nothing touches it. When subjected to hard impacts at any speed the hex will slip (game piece, compression, and RPM dependent) but for the application it is designed for, that isn't really a problem. Even if it were used as an FTC shooter wheel for this years game it would probably function pretty well since the balls are light and only have to go a few feet. I can also say with confidence that it will not explode below 6000 RPM. I am unable to do any damage to it by hand, and it took putting pins between the spokes and stretching it by mechanical means so that the pins were over 13 inches apart before it tore.
Also, they are back in stock, so BUY BUY BUY!
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Originally Posted by Cory
Stick with the McMaster wheels if you want a nice compliant shooter wheel that isn't going to deform like crazy/explode on you.
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Or one of our even newer 4" compliant wheels rated to
Over 9000 RPM
Also an expansion vs RPM table should be up on the site soon (along with more stock
)