UHMW pipe sources (4.75-5" ID)

Genesis · 2nd December 2005, 17:18

McMaster-Carr tops out at 4.385 inches ID. Too small.

I'm going to check local pipe places, but I suspect that size is beyond what they regularly carry in "reasonable" lengths (McMaster has said reasonable lengths.....)

Scuba_Vixen · 3rd December 2005, 02:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by Genesis)

McMaster-Carr tops out at 4.385 inches ID. Too small.

I'm going to check local pipe places, but I suspect that size is beyond what they regularly carry in "reasonable" lengths (McMaster has said reasonable lengths.....)

Karl,
How big are you looking for, something for a scrubber maybe, or something big, like for a scooter?

You might give Rodney a call at Submerge, he may put you in touch with a supplier.

Darlene

Genesis · 3rd December 2005, 03:28

Scrubber. I can find the blocks to turn the end caps out of but the tube itself is proving difficult. 4" is no problem but 4.75-5" (ID) is difficult, and that's the "right" size for what I want.

I'll see if Rodney has some ideas. I'm sure he has a source but someone who wants to sell me 100' of the stuff is just a bit more than I need

Scuba_Vixen · 3rd December 2005, 12:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by Genesis)

Scrubber. I can find the blocks to turn the end caps out of but the tube itself is proving difficult. 4" is no problem but 4.75-5" (ID) is difficult, and that's the "right" size for what I want.

I'll see if Rodney has some ideas. I'm sure he has a source but someone who wants to sell me 100' of the stuff is just a bit more than I need

Why not HDPE?

You might PM our own Duncan Price .... Dr. Duncan is an expert in plastics and thermal stuff. Bounce some ideas off him.

Darlene

Genesis · 3rd December 2005, 14:57

HDPE works too but again I've had no luck finding sources for it over 4". I'll PM Duncan as well

***jradomski*** · 3rd December 2005, 22:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by Genesis)

McMaster-Carr tops out at 4.385 inches ID. Too small.

I'm going to check local pipe places, but I suspect that size is beyond what they regularly carry in "reasonable" lengths (McMaster has said reasonable lengths.....)

As far as I am aware Pipe is not available in the dimensions you want just solid rod (and much larger).. If you need pipe wou would propbably have to get it special ordered from a plastics manufacturer and it probably wouldn't be cheap.

Genesis · 4th December 2005, 00:10

No way - Rodney's scooters are made from pipe - he's not turning solid rod of that size and length!

Its available - the question is from where. I'll keep looking and when I find it will post something back here....

abowie · 4th December 2005, 02:30

316 stainless looks nice

Crazyduck · 4th December 2005, 05:47

Sewer Pipe. Problem resolved

Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski)

As far as I am aware Pipe is not available in the dimensions you want just solid rod (and much larger).. If you need pipe wou would propbably have to get it special ordered from a plastics manufacturer and it probably wouldn't be cheap.

Crazyduck · 4th December 2005, 05:57

I would have a look around locally. There should be a pipe supplier to the local municipal(sp) givernment. In the past some friends have picked up "drop offs." Sewer pipe is over the size that is listed via Mcmaster Carr.

Also if you have something specific- call Mcmaster and they will get you a quotation on what you are looking for. They usually code it and then fax/email you the quote. The turn around is not as fast but I have done this quite often, with items that just fall outside of the range listed in the catalog.
Sorry it too so long to respond Karl- I was building steps for the family and work has been a blithering nightmare.

Night all, Andrew

Quote: (Originally Posted by Genesis)

No way - Rodney's scooters are made from pipe - he's not turning solid rod of that size and length!

Its available - the question is from where. I'll keep looking and when I find it will post something back here....

2nd December 2005, 17:18	#1 (permalink)
Genesis Bubbless Box of Death Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 1,453	UHMW pipe sources (4.75-5" ID) McMaster-Carr tops out at 4.385 inches ID. Too small. I'm going to check local pipe places, but I suspect that size is beyond what they regularly carry in "reasonable" lengths (McMaster has said reasonable lengths.....)
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3rd December 2005, 02:28	#2 (permalink)
Scuba_Vixen e/mCCR Dolphin Pilot Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: St. Croix USVI Posts: 557	Re: UHMW pipe sources (4.75-5" ID) Quote: (Originally Posted by Genesis) McMaster-Carr tops out at 4.385 inches ID. Too small. I'm going to check local pipe places, but I suspect that size is beyond what they regularly carry in "reasonable" lengths (McMaster has said reasonable lengths.....) Karl, How big are you looking for, something for a scrubber maybe, or something big, like for a scooter? You might give Rodney a call at Submerge, he may put you in touch with a supplier. Darlene
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3rd December 2005, 03:28	#3 (permalink)
Genesis Bubbless Box of Death Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 1,453	Re: UHMW pipe sources (4.75-5" ID) Scrubber. I can find the blocks to turn the end caps out of but the tube itself is proving difficult. 4" is no problem but 4.75-5" (ID) is difficult, and that's the "right" size for what I want. I'll see if Rodney has some ideas. I'm sure he has a source but someone who wants to sell me 100' of the stuff is just a bit more than I need
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3rd December 2005, 12:48	#4 (permalink)
Scuba_Vixen e/mCCR Dolphin Pilot Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: St. Croix USVI Posts: 557	Re: UHMW pipe sources (4.75-5" ID) Quote: (Originally Posted by Genesis) Scrubber. I can find the blocks to turn the end caps out of but the tube itself is proving difficult. 4" is no problem but 4.75-5" (ID) is difficult, and that's the "right" size for what I want. I'll see if Rodney has some ideas. I'm sure he has a source but someone who wants to sell me 100' of the stuff is just a bit more than I need Why not HDPE? You might PM our own Duncan Price .... Dr. Duncan is an expert in plastics and thermal stuff. Bounce some ideas off him. Darlene
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3rd December 2005, 14:57	#5 (permalink)
Genesis Bubbless Box of Death Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 1,453	Re: UHMW pipe sources (4.75-5" ID) HDPE works too but again I've had no luck finding sources for it over 4". I'll PM Duncan as well
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3rd December 2005, 22:16	#6 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 3,113	Re: UHMW pipe sources (4.75-5" ID) Quote: (Originally Posted by Genesis) McMaster-Carr tops out at 4.385 inches ID. Too small. I'm going to check local pipe places, but I suspect that size is beyond what they regularly carry in "reasonable" lengths (McMaster has said reasonable lengths.....) As far as I am aware Pipe is not available in the dimensions you want just solid rod (and much larger).. If you need pipe wou would propbably have to get it special ordered from a plastics manufacturer and it probably wouldn't be cheap. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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4th December 2005, 00:10	#7 (permalink)
Genesis Bubbless Box of Death Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 1,453	Re: UHMW pipe sources (4.75-5" ID) No way - Rodney's scooters are made from pipe - he's not turning solid rod of that size and length! Its available - the question is from where. I'll keep looking and when I find it will post something back here....
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4th December 2005, 02:30	#8 (permalink)
abowie Fighting Girl Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 574	Re: UHMW pipe sources (4.75-5" ID) 316 stainless looks nice __________________ Andrew Bowie Rebreather-friendly Buddy
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4th December 2005, 05:47	#9 (permalink)
Crazyduck Underwater Mechanic Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS, Dallas/ Ft.Worth Posts: 720	Re: UHMW pipe sources (4.75-5" ID) Sewer Pipe. Problem resolved Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski) As far as I am aware Pipe is not available in the dimensions you want just solid rod (and much larger).. If you need pipe wou would propbably have to get it special ordered from a plastics manufacturer and it probably wouldn't be cheap.
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4th December 2005, 05:57	#10 (permalink)
Crazyduck Underwater Mechanic Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS, Dallas/ Ft.Worth Posts: 720	Re: UHMW pipe sources (4.75-5" ID) I would have a look around locally. There should be a pipe supplier to the local municipal(sp) givernment. In the past some friends have picked up "drop offs." Sewer pipe is over the size that is listed via Mcmaster Carr. Also if you have something specific- call Mcmaster and they will get you a quotation on what you are looking for. They usually code it and then fax/email you the quote. The turn around is not as fast but I have done this quite often, with items that just fall outside of the range listed in the catalog. Sorry it too so long to respond Karl- I was building steps for the family and work has been a blithering nightmare. Night all, Andrew Quote: (Originally Posted by Genesis) No way - Rodney's scooters are made from pipe - he's not turning solid rod of that size and length! Its available - the question is from where. I'll keep looking and when I find it will post something back here....
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