Smart Tab Actuator

[Paul D]

I need a Smart Tab actuator as one of mine on Neo has lost all its pressure

Does anyone have one they have removed or spare ?

otherwise I will contact the dealers I guess.

 

 

[Gazza]

Paul

you can get them from USA http://www.nauticusinc.com/ss_price_list.htm

 

$32 each plus about $40 delivery

 

could try here http://www.imsupplies.co.uk/home.php and ask if they can get parts.

 

There must be a few boats with smart tabs looking for spares now, i'm looking at some gator rubbers that have perished (actuator still works fine).

 

let us know if you find a parts dealer, if you decide to go stateside maybe we could share shipping costs

 

Gary

 

 

 

 

[Rob]

 

Gents - I am afraid you have missed the boat (well plane).

 

Week before last I had an actuator deliverd to Alun whilst on hols in the US, I hope to get my mits on it in the next couple of days.

 

Mine, I think packed up as they aren't designed for saltwater use (the SX series - plastic composite ones). There is a bellow covering the strut and it seals top and bottom with plastic ties. I think Saltwater has got in and slightly corroded the piston when extended - and so when compressed the corroded bit has damaged the seal.

 

If I was unable to get the unit via AJ I was going to get the stainless steel version from here and make it fit - they do a version with a valve so it can be re-gassed \ pressure changed:

 

http://www.gasspringstruts.co.uk/gas-springs.aspx

 

Quite easy to work out the pound to N pressure required - and just get the ends that look most likely to fit.

 

Tob