We are a manufacturer of extruded plastic tubing and pipe. We have recently added a coiler that allows us to wind small diameter pipe and tubing onto a coil for shipping long lengths. I need to be able to predict the success we will have coiling a product before we try it. I can think of...
Thanks for the welcome itsmoked. I agree with scottyuk's comments on the string pot's limitations. They sure are easy to apply however...especially when fitting to existing equipment.
String potentiometers such as those from Celesco can be very cost effective and I have found them to be durable and reliable. They are also easy to mount in many applications.
I would start by determining how much press fit you need. Decide how much force you want the zirconia to withstand without falling out. Use this force plus a safety factor and the coefficient of friction between the two materials to determine a surface pressure you need between the two parts...
