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rv8builder

Joined: 02 Jan 2009
Posts: 56

Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 10:44 am Post subject: Using Stainless Steel Tape on the flaps

I am sure that someone has used stainless steel tape (available from

JC Whitney) on the leading edge of the flaps rather then the UHMW tape

that Vans recommends/sells.



If you have, would you share your experience with that product.



Thanks and have a safe Memorial Day holiday.



Dale

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Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 1:01 pm Post subject: Using Stainless Steel Tape on the flaps

I recently read how an RV builder took the soft portion of a 1” Velcro strip and placed it on the underside of the wing instead of Deems system. He said it worked great. I have no opinion on the subject just passing along the info.   

   

Robin  

       

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IMNSHO you are better off putting the tape UNDER the trailing edge of the wing and not on the leading edge of the flap. I used the clear UHMW 1" width and with it hidden it works great.

 

 Deems Davis

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 www.deemsrv10.com 

 

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Ed Anderson

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 475

Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 4:01 pm Post subject: Using Stainless Steel Tape on the flaps

Hi Dale,



I put stainless steel tape on the flaps of my 1998 RV-6A and still flying

with it and it's still working just fine.  I keep thinking it would wear out

one of these days - but, not yet.



I got my tape (3" width) from the auto parts JCWhitney catalog store.



http://www.jcwhitney.com/stainless-steel

tape/p2000575.jcwx#prodDetailTabPanel



http://www.jcwhitney.com/stainless-steel-tape/p2000575.jcwx#prodDetailTabPan

el



They have it up to 8 3/4" wide 



Ed



Ed Anderson



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Matthews, NC



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http://www.rotaryaviation.com/Rotorhead%20Truth.htm



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Gary.A.Sobek

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Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 7:49 pm Post subject: Using Stainless Steel Tape on the flaps

I have had the Stainless Steel tape since before first flight in September 1997.  Van use to recommend it but switched to the UHMW when they could not get good batches of the stainless tape.



Yes what I have came from Van's but it said JC Whitney on the box.



Gary A. Sobek 

"My Sanity" RV-6 N157GS O-320 Hartzell, 

2,377+ Flying Hours So. CA, USA 



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		   Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 14:41:11 -0400

 Subject: Using Stainless Steel Tape on the flaps

 From: rv8builder.kd0m(at)gmail.com

 To: rv-list(at)matronics.com; rv8-list(at)matronics.com

 

 --> RV-List message posted by: Dale Ellis <rv8builder.kd0m(at)gmail.com>

 

 I am sure that someone has used stainless steel tape (available from

 JC Whitney) on the leading edge of the flaps rather then the UHMW tape

 that Vans recommends/sells.

 

 If you have, would you share your experience with that product.

 

 Thanks and have a safe Memorial Day holiday.

 

 Dale

 

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Rick Galati

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Location: Lake St. Louis MO.

Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 3:02 am Post subject: Using Stainless Steel Tape on the flaps

Since my RV-6A is mostly polished, I applied the JC Whitney stainless steel tape on the wing flaps perceiving the choice as more cosmetically pleasing than the UHMW alternative and its translucent look that tends to stand out. The S.S. tape readily accepts polishing and has performed very well except that after several years, the edges are beginning to lift in a few places. It has very sharp edges indeed.  At the time, I was not aware of the techinque, but if I ever replace that tape I will take the time to remove the flaps and install the tape underneath the wing skins where it will serve its anti-chaffing function while remaining out of sight.  



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Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 4:45 am Post subject: Using Stainless Steel Tape on the flaps

I have stainless steel tape.  It certainly has lasted a long time and looks ok.  Eventually I added some UHMW tape to the upper wing surface which meets the steel tape.



I personally prefer the plastic.  It offers less friction, doesn't wrinkle like the steel and doesn't cut fingers.  Also easier to apply.

I consider the steel tape an ugly pain in the arse but it won't wear out so I still got it.

Maybe its just me?   I can't seem to wear out the plane either.  2485 hours now in 13 years.

N133DW  RV 6A

On May 28, 2010, at 9:49 , RV6 Flyer wrote:

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		  I have had the Stainless Steel tape since before first flight in September 1997.  Van use to recommend it but switched to the UHMW when they could not get good batches of the stainless tape.



Yes what I have came from Van's but it said JC Whitney on the box.



Gary A. Sobek 

"My Sanity" RV-6 N157GS O-320 Hartzell, 

2,377+ Flying Hours So. CA, USA 



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		   Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 14:41:11 -0400

 Subject: Using Stainless Steel Tape on the flaps

 From: rv8builder.kd0m(at)gmail.com (rv8builder.kd0m(at)gmail.com)

 To: rv-list(at)matronics.com (rv-list(at)matronics.com); rv8-list(at)matronics.com (rv8-list(at)matronics.com)

 

 --> RV-List message posted by: Dale Ellis <rv8builder.kd0m(at)gmail.com (rv8builder.kd0m(at)gmail.com)>

 

 I am sure that someone has used stainless steel tape (available from

 JC Whitney) on the leading edge of the flaps rather then the UHMW tape

 that Vans recommends/sells.

 

 If you have, would you share your experience with that product.

 

 Thanks and have a safe Memorial Day holiday.

 

 Dale

 

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