[Amps] SB-221 Why is the the variable load capacitor only crimpedto the ...

[rlm]

=F0  Good point, Peter.  Aluminum has a higher expansion rate than crimp=20=

connectors.  I have used nut-tightened clamps designed for fastening to=20=

aluminum electrical cables, and they were apparently springy enough to=20=

handle the contraction and expansion.  Also, 6%-Ag, 94%-Sn solder can=20
be used to silver-solder to aluminum if J. W. Harris flux for soldering=20=

aluminum is used.  (nasty stuff)
cheerz

On Apr 5, 2004, at 2:23 AM, peter.chadwick at Zarlink.Com wrote:

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> Steve said:
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>> In all the high reliability areas I've worked connectors are always
> crimped,
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> I believe they've learned the hard way in the US not to crimp =
aluminium
> cables, though...........
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> 73
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> Peter G3RZP
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