Apex seal material?
03-21-09, 11:09 PM
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Apex seal material?
What exactly are apex seals made of? I hear from Steel (but what grade?), a derivative of gray cast iron, etc.
If I can get a percentage of what material is in the "common" Mazda Apex Seal, that would help my research out a lot
Thanks guys!
If I can get a percentage of what material is in the "common" Mazda Apex Seal, that would help my research out a lot
Thanks guys!
03-21-09, 11:45 PM
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Can't really say without knowing what the apex seal is made of, then checking the metallurgy and heat to expansion ratio's etc of it. But I am thinking of something pretty off the wall, and just for kicks and giggles. I got all my engine stuff in the garage, and have enough parts to build about 6 engines. Might do some redneck injeneerin.
EDIT: In the words of Pringles... Once you pop, the fun dont stop
03-22-09, 01:40 AM
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I don't believe they are a hardened steel, then again if they are it must be a low grade because if it was too hard it would gouge the housing more than seal.
If I remember right, all the stock seals are steel
If I remember right, all the stock seals are steel
03-23-09, 04:18 PM
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the book 'rotary engine' by kenichi yamamoto says its special cast iron, with the tip being electron beam hardened.
since the seal has to be nice to the rotor housing AND the rotor, its harder at the tip than the sides
current seals are made by Zee Germans
since the seal has to be nice to the rotor housing AND the rotor, its harder at the tip than the sides
current seals are made by Zee Germans
