by SuperSlab » Thu Jun 27, 2019 10:02 am
I expect this query has the same root cause that I had for searching out non-magnetic axles: the huge magnetic effect of the new 25K ball bearing Piranha motor. Because I did not have the answer either I ordered some Sloting Plus (reputedly!) stainless steel axles and titanium axles.
The bad news: if the axles are indeed stainless steel they are some odd alloy as they are definitely magnetic.
The good news: the titanium axles are completely non-magnetic.
The other good news: the Sloting Plus titanium axles are reasonably available... at a (more bad news) pretty steep price!
One further concern is that, depending on which titanium alloy they use (I have no clue which!), titanium might not be as strong as normal steel axles. However, I am not sure if the difference is sufficient to be a problem. I suspect not.
Cheers
Alwyn
EDIT:
1. FWIW: I was writing my post when Chris posted.
2. As to the degree of magnetism: I might be insensitive but subjectively I can feel no difference in attraction between the SS axles and regular Slot.it mild steel axles.