Tapmedic Spindles

SUPPLIED INDIVIDUALLY

Spline sizes 18, 20 24 28 x 7.6mm Diameter 

Lengths 35,55,75,95, 120mm  

                                                              CHOOSING THE CORRECT SIZE

The most effective method of choosing the correct spindle is by trying them in the existing handle. If it fits it’s correct!

Setting the length of the new spindle precisely is vital. It is almost impossible to measure accurately, but the method we have developed – see Fig 7 – delivers reliable, consistent, and accurate results.

All too often, one handle will be loose and one tight on the same tap. When you find this, the best way of overcoming it is:

Loose?

Tap does not work as it eventually compresses and loosens. We have found using thin strips of aluminium foil as a form of shim works. It is thin enough to be able to mould, but robust enough not to loosen over time.

Tight?

Until you are experienced, it can be a little confusing deciding which spindle is correct. When it’s too tight, then you feel it ‘almost’ fits – as in ‘lines up’ but won’t go in. Our spindles are made to take some filing down in these circumstances. File a little off the first few mm of the spindle to make sure it will fit. Once it does, trim the spindle to size and then mark the spline length you need to file down.