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From: Ken Dunlop on 25 Apr 2010 20:36 What are the alternatives for applying an earth lead to a bare aluminum chassis that do not require a mechanical fitting? Brand names of products would be appreciated, if possible. Ken Dunlop
From: Jim Thompson on 25 Apr 2010 20:42 On Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:36:34 GMT, kendunlop(a)optovex.com (Ken Dunlop) wrote: >What are the alternatives for applying an earth lead to a bare >aluminum chassis that do not require a mechanical fitting? > >Brand names of products would be appreciated, if possible. > >Ken Dunlop Weld? And there are solder preps that allow soldering to aluminum. ...Jim Thompson -- | James E.Thompson, CTO | mens | | Analog Innovations, Inc. | et | | Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC's and Discrete Systems | manus | | Phoenix, Arizona 85048 Skype: Contacts Only | | | Voice:(480)460-2350 Fax: Available upon request | Brass Rat | | E-mail Icon at http://www.analog-innovations.com | 1962 | The only thing bipartisan in this country is hypocrisy
From: Royston Vasey on 26 Apr 2010 01:26 "Jim Thompson" <To-Email-Use-The-Envelope-Icon(a)On-My-Web-Site.com> wrote in message news:p9o9t592uafupj4aclq86k5d1si1khll0n(a)4ax.com... > On Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:36:34 GMT, kendunlop(a)optovex.com (Ken Dunlop) > wrote: > >>What are the alternatives for applying an earth lead to a bare >>aluminum chassis that do not require a mechanical fitting? >> >>Brand names of products would be appreciated, if possible. >> >>Ken Dunlop > > Weld? And there are solder preps that allow soldering to aluminum. > > ...Jim Thompson > -- > | James E.Thompson, CTO | mens | > | Analog Innovations, Inc. | et | > | Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC's and Discrete Systems | manus | > | Phoenix, Arizona 85048 Skype: Contacts Only | | > | Voice:(480)460-2350 Fax: Available upon request | Brass Rat | > | E-mail Icon at http://www.analog-innovations.com | 1962 | > > The only thing bipartisan in this country is hypocrisy Solder / welding is a good idea, though I'm not sure if low temp solder (ie not tig welded) is ok if this is for a protective power earth. Where I am soldered protective electrical earths are prohibited.
From: Phil Allison on 26 Apr 2010 01:40 "Ken Dunlop" > > What are the alternatives for applying an earth lead to a bare > aluminum chassis that do not require a mechanical fitting? ** Expensive, difficult and not as reliable as using a fitting. Seeing as it is only a "chassis" what the heck is your problem with making a small hole ? BTW: Why use the American spelling for "aluminium" when you are posting from Australia ?? ..... Phil
From: Robert Baer on 26 Apr 2010 03:55
Ken Dunlop wrote: > What are the alternatives for applying an earth lead to a bare > aluminum chassis that do not require a mechanical fitting? > > Brand names of products would be appreciated, if possible. > > Ken Dunlop One can solder - even using tin-lead, but it alloys like crazy and can leave a "dent" in the surface where the solder was employed. One can weld; spot weld or standard weld. |