Where can I get a delrin bearing made Essex or near

[MoodySabre]

I need to get a new lower rudder bearing made so I need somewhere that can machine one for me and put in some O-ring grooves. Anybody know of a firm that machines delrin? I can get it done of the south coast but someone nearer me would be

The bearing shows no wear but is leaking so I guess the O-rings are shot. As it is such a performance to get the rudder off I thought that a new bearing at the same time would be sensible.

 

[CPD]

Hi Roger, hope all is well. Have a chat with Martin in the Shotley workshop - He sorted someone to machine a bow roller out of some type of plastic for me last year. Might be worth a try.

 

[MoodySabre]

Thanks Alan - will do.

 

[sailorman]

Thanks Alan - will do.

John Davey - Ipswich
he can make anything to do with one-off boat / ship bits
01473255575
Cullingham Road, ,
IPSWICH,
IP1 2EG

 

[MoodySabre]

Thanks Roger

I also came across UK palstic fabrication in Ipswich and there is a firm nearer me that might be possible - just sorting out possibilities at the mo and speaking to a few people. My temporary bodge is working well and I'd rather leave the boat in until early spring but I need to know where to go should an earlier haulout be required.

 

[FullCircle]

Thanks Roger

I also came across UK palstic fabrication in Ipswich and there is a firm nearer me that might be possible - just sorting out possibilities at the mo and speaking to a few people. My temporary bodge is working well and I'd rather leave the boat in until early spring but I need to know where to go should an earlier haulout be required.

Ken Wickham, erstwhile East Coast Sailor and MD of Wickham Engineering in Shoebury.
Let me know, and I will get the stuff quoted for you..... but he is excellent and reasonable.

 

[MoodySabre]

Ken Wickham, erstwhile East Coast Sailor and MD of Wickham Engineering in Shoebury.
Let me know, and I will get the stuff quoted for you..... but he is excellent and reasonable.

It's a question of removing the old one and getting a new one made to measure. I can't find out the spec but will ask on MOA forum. Ta Jim.

 

[nigelm]

I can have a word with the tool room at work , they have made me stuff in the past , a pattern or drawing would be needed though .

Wouldn't cost much either

 

[MoodySabre]

I use Unipart filters so a Ford bearing seems reasonable
Delrin not Delboy though

 

[nigelm]

I use Unipart filters so a Ford bearing seems reasonable
Delrin not Delboy though

Can't guarantee it won't go rusty or breakdown though