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Aluminum Inclinometer Casing?
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I believe that the main reason for dropping aluminum casings is much greater cost without any increase in quality. I have installed many miles of inclinometer casing and not one foot of it has been aluminum.
Originally, the manufacturing processes and materials for plastic casings were not near as good as they are today. As a result the aluminum casing was of a better quality, less spiral was the bid item I believe.
I would recommend specing a plastic casing from Slope Indicator or approved equal, and be picky if you approval something else.
Originally, the manufacturing processes and materials for plastic casings were not near as good as they are today. As a result the aluminum casing was of a better quality, less spiral was the bid item I believe.
I would recommend specing a plastic casing from Slope Indicator or approved equal, and be picky if you approval something else.
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