New Product - CAT's (Composite Air Trap) preview
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Here are three new CAT's, a composite high flow air trap designed to be easy to mount, totally functional, economical, tough and good looking!
Here are the specs:
Size S - 80ml (2.6oz) weight 30g (1.1oz)
Size M - 130ml (4.4oz) weight 40g (1.4oz)
Size L - 260ml (8.8oz) weight 88g (3.1oz)
These weights all include the ply mounting plate and O ring straps (each CAT contains two sets of O rings, one for spares)
The CAT's are made from West Systems resin and cloth, end caps are FR4 epoxy board. Fittings are quality brass units and each CAT is supplied with feed and supply barbs of the same ID/OD, while the fill barb is a smaller ID/OD to help
prevent over pressure during filling of the fuel system.
The CAT is assembled using Aeropoxy and fully pressure tested. Due to the construction these CAT's are very strong yet light, and will resist wall collapse under the most demanding conditions.
Supplied with the CAT is a cnc cut three piece ply mounting plate and four O rings. The slots for the O rings are designed in such a way so that they remain attached to the mounting plate (one end) after the CAT has been released, helping
prevent any fiddly juggling to re-fit.
Olivier will be fully testing and reporting on his thorough findings in RCJI shortly. If in the meantime anyone wants to know more please feel free to PM me. Pricing will be on my website shortly.
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Here are the specs:
Size S - 80ml (2.6oz) weight 30g (1.1oz)
Size M - 130ml (4.4oz) weight 40g (1.4oz)
Size L - 260ml (8.8oz) weight 88g (3.1oz)
These weights all include the ply mounting plate and O ring straps (each CAT contains two sets of O rings, one for spares)
The CAT's are made from West Systems resin and cloth, end caps are FR4 epoxy board. Fittings are quality brass units and each CAT is supplied with feed and supply barbs of the same ID/OD, while the fill barb is a smaller ID/OD to help
prevent over pressure during filling of the fuel system.
The CAT is assembled using Aeropoxy and fully pressure tested. Due to the construction these CAT's are very strong yet light, and will resist wall collapse under the most demanding conditions.
Supplied with the CAT is a cnc cut three piece ply mounting plate and four O rings. The slots for the O rings are designed in such a way so that they remain attached to the mounting plate (one end) after the CAT has been released, helping
prevent any fiddly juggling to re-fit.
Olivier will be fully testing and reporting on his thorough findings in RCJI shortly. If in the meantime anyone wants to know more please feel free to PM me. Pricing will be on my website shortly.
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RE: New Product - CAT's (Composite Air Trap) preview
I hope to keep them around 15% less than the current average market prices (UK based) including the mounting plate.
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What a nice looking piece of kit, I could almost be tempted to start using an air trap just for the bling. LOL
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Harry, inside is an optimised pleated paper fuel filter, chosen for the simple effectiveness of this device and the large surface area it offers for a compact unit.
The filter for any given unit is fitted to an aluminium shaft which has a hole down its centre which is the same bore as the ID of the final brass barbed fitting to avoid any restrictions.
Second picture below is a custom made extra large volume hopper/CAT unit of 450cc, this is being tested for use in a jet running the BF300 turbine.
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The filter for any given unit is fitted to an aluminium shaft which has a hole down its centre which is the same bore as the ID of the final brass barbed fitting to avoid any restrictions.
Second picture below is a custom made extra large volume hopper/CAT unit of 450cc, this is being tested for use in a jet running the BF300 turbine.
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I wouldn't mimd trying some of those in my own models.
Great to see a slightly different approach and a very neat compact unit
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They look awesome Marc, great work yet again !!!
I will bring these along to Bickley Jets on Sunday for anyone who wants to have a closer look, might offer a few up as raffle prizes if the organisers feel they are worth winning?
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Harry, inside is an optimised pleated paper fuel filter,
Harry, inside is an optimised pleated paper fuel filter,
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I take it they're available to order now then? What's the delivery time?
I was about to order a MAP mini bubble trap but might try one of yours instead. The prices are very good
EDIT: Could you post the unit dimensions?
I was about to order a MAP mini bubble trap but might try one of yours instead. The prices are very good
EDIT: Could you post the unit dimensions?
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Added the dimensions to the web site - as far a stock, will have the first few ready to go out on the 9th or 10th June (next Thursday/Friday)
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Marc,
Quality. I'll end up with a couple for sure.
Also, a couple for the Bickley Jets raffle would be very gratefully received!
Rgds,
Mark
Quality. I'll end up with a couple for sure.
Also, a couple for the Bickley Jets raffle would be very gratefully received!
Rgds,
Mark
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Marc,
Quality. I'll end up with a couple for sure.
Also, a couple for the Bickley Jets raffle would be very gratefully received!
Rgds,
Mark
Marc,
Quality. I'll end up with a couple for sure.
Also, a couple for the Bickley Jets raffle would be very gratefully received!
Rgds,
Mark
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Cool! Thats a few more I will end up with in the long run then
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Marc,
Quality. I'll end up with a couple for sure.
Also, a couple for the Bickley Jets raffle would be very gratefully received!
Rgds,
Mark
Marc,
Quality. I'll end up with a couple for sure.
Also, a couple for the Bickley Jets raffle would be very gratefully received!
Rgds,
Mark
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Looking good Marc, might need to keep some beer tokens at hand for you.
Did it ever stop!?
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So, the abuse starts 3 days early.........
So, the abuse starts 3 days early.........
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Guys, just for information.
Marc have developped the concept with my advice on some matters. This product follows the "unrestricted flow" philosophy and I consider it as the next generation UAT.
Here are the main points:
.High flow capacity lines ( 4,7 mm inner diameter everywhere for the big units, not restriction)
.High flow paper air separator/filter with big diameter inner tube
.Non deformable walls with a shape as compact as possible ( as close as possible to a sphere )
.Transparent wall
.Large capacity available for high flow engines. This will ensure enough air retaining capacity for a long enough time ( ie 30 seconds @ full thrust on the BF-300 )
.Possibility to have two supply lines into the CAT for plumbing saddle tanks without a hopper tank.
.Easy fitting in the model through proper mounting tabs. Easy removal with oring fasteners.
PLEASE do not use normal tygon lines with the big units since they are meant to be plugged with large XL tygons for maximum flow...
Marc have developped the concept with my advice on some matters. This product follows the "unrestricted flow" philosophy and I consider it as the next generation UAT.
Here are the main points:
.High flow capacity lines ( 4,7 mm inner diameter everywhere for the big units, not restriction)
.High flow paper air separator/filter with big diameter inner tube
.Non deformable walls with a shape as compact as possible ( as close as possible to a sphere )
.Transparent wall
.Large capacity available for high flow engines. This will ensure enough air retaining capacity for a long enough time ( ie 30 seconds @ full thrust on the BF-300 )
.Possibility to have two supply lines into the CAT for plumbing saddle tanks without a hopper tank.
.Easy fitting in the model through proper mounting tabs. Easy removal with oring fasteners.
PLEASE do not use normal tygon lines with the big units since they are meant to be plugged with large XL tygons for maximum flow...