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    Low heat thermal expansion.

    The force required shouldn't be much (lifting less than 3 ounces). It needs to extend about 4 inches. Temperature is between 500 and 600 degrees celcius. Any ideas will help. Thanks again, Rhue
  2. Rhue

    Low heat thermal expansion.

    Here's the problem... I need to extend and contract two cylinders. Much like the spring loaded part that holds a toilet roll but I can’t use a spring. What I’m looking for is a thermal expander that when one end is heated (low heat) the unit will expand. Once it cools the unit will...

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