Rimblades Ultra Alloy Wheel Rim Protectors (10 Colour Options - Black)

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If the Rimblades® won’t bond, the 3M products we use will not be the issue. All Rimblades® will bond strongly unless something is stopping adhesion. The key is fitting to a clean and totally contaminant free wheel surface. Due to the lightweight design, although they use a 5MM wide tape, we have successfully fitted them on narrower flat lips with no issues. Rimsavers require cutting to size during each application, and are supplied in 4 x 2.1m metre lengths and will fit wheels up to and including 24” in diameter. Additionally included in the Rimsavers kit is a set of joint covers and adhesive, so even if you don’t get the cut just right, you can cover where the ends meet. How to fit the rim protector will depend on the type you have. If they slot between the wheel and the tyre, like Alloygators, they will need professional fitting. This is because it is a complicated process, and the tyre needs deflating for the fitting to take place. If you’ve damaged your wheels, alloy wheel repair is simple and may not be as expensive as you think. Here at ChipsAway, we use a SMART repair method, where only the damaged area is repaired, instead of the whole wheel. This allows you to save on times and cost. Rimsavers are predominantly designed for the modern flat rimmed wheels common today, but will fit rims with a very slight curve if they have a sharp or squared off top edge. They are perfect on most Diamond Cut wheel designs.

As part of the Welsh Government’s SMARTExpertise programme, the FAST-Fan is one of the last projects to be funded via the European Regional Development Fund. WGU has collaborated with six UK based SMEs (Ad-Manum UAS Technologies Ltd, Invertek Drives Ltd, Motor Design Ltd., Drone-Flight Ltd, Geola Technologies Ltd and Tirius Ltd) to provide the analyses, design and manufacture of a patented prototype rim-driven, ‘FAST-Fan’ electrical jet aircraft engine. The resulting propulsion unit is capable of delivering more thrust per frontal area and higher efflux velocities than current fan configurations. Project aim Rim Driven Fans (RDFs), are a type of ducted fan that have a continuous rotor-rim attached to the tips of the fan blades and are driven by means of electro-magnetic motor circuitry arranged within the duct. (WGU) As the intention was to manufacture a prototype device. The dimensions of the FAST-Fan were determined by the available budget and prototyping machine capabilities. A 200mm fan diameter was selected based on initial calculations which also allowed a generous margin of up to 300mm diameter for designing and manufacturing the intake and nozzle. A novel manufacturing technique and bespoke tooling were developed to manufacture the bladed rotor assemblies. Performance predictions were made for FAST-Fan speeds up to the maximum design speed of 15,000rpm, at which the anticipated thrust is 350 N (36kg) and the average efflux velocity 112 m/s (250mph). The initial low speed qualitative testing phase (up to 5,000rpm) has demonstrated that the fan runs quietly and smoothly. This benefit was mainly attributed to two design features: the distance between the rotors provided by the structural stator and the fixed shaft construction which avoids the ‘shaft wobble’ problem inherent with rotating shafts. Initial thrust measurements already indicate that the performance is better than predicted and this is considered to be owing to the effects of thrust induced on the intake lip. The next stage of testing is intended to examine the effects of higher (up to 15,000rpm) and differential rotor speeds on the fan’s performance. Next steps Leave to cure for at least 24 hours, it can take up to 72 hours before it is completely safe to drive.

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Our DIY bonded products use a high quality double sided tape called a VHB (very high bond). This tape bonds to the wheel surface using viscous flow. This means the maximum bond is not instant, but takes around 72 hours to fully cure, although useable bond strength is reached within 24 hours. (Rimfinity are pro install only and do not require adhesives).

Start by pulling gently from the join. During removal, the core of the foam tape should split and half will be left on the rim surface.A more recent account of electrical RDF technology, conducted at WGU in 2016 involved the manufacture and concept demonstration of a low-cost, plastic, 3D printed, electrical RDF intended for small UAV applications. The study successfully tested a 115mm diameter brushless DC RDF at various speeds but the fan blades and electromagnetic circuit were not optimal, and the input power and thrust values obtained from the test were considered un-representative of the true potential. Even so, the underpinning concept was considered viable and the seed was sewn for the FAST-Fan project. FAST-Fan principles

Self-adhesive rim protectors also come in different types. Depending on the shape of your alloys, some fit alloys with flat edges, while others are designed for rounded and curved rims. If fitting in colder conditions, use a hairdryer to warm the wheel surface to ensure it is free of moisture. Removing Rimblades® ProductsWrexham Glyndwr University also welcomes collaborations with industry, universities, and research organisations. This project was funded by the Welsh Government (WEFO) under the SMARTExpertise initiative (Project Reference 82321) and supported by the European Regional Development Fund.