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walbroman

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Why they don't make aluminium auger?
Original Message Mar 13, 2005 1:23 pm

Never seen one before!

What about you?

Walby

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Walt

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Re: Why they don't make aluminium auger?
Reply #1 Mar 13, 2005 1:26 pm

Walby,

Probably because steel is cheaper, and has higher strength than aluminum. Also, weight is only a concern in keeping the front down.

Walt

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bontaiJoe

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Re: Why they don't make aluminium auger?
Reply #2 Mar 14, 2005 12:09 pm

High strength aluminum alloys tend to be brittle and that would cause chipping at the leading edges of the auger (not a good thing). Also the lighter weight would actually be detrimental to the desired effect of a heavier mass of rotating metal having more energy to blow the snow (think of a flywheel). I think steel is probably the best material to use because of it's strength, durability. and cost.

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