Motor

 

Materials

    • 5/16", 1/4" hex key

    • Epoxy
    • High temperature grease
    • Gorilla glue/polyurethane (PU) glue
    • Room temperature vulcanizer (RTV)
    • Adjustable spanner
    • Rubber Mallet
    • Boattail Allen Key**

Procedures

    1. Assemble the nozzle. Add o-rings and lubricate well.
    2. Follow the 'MIT Rocket Team Grain Cutting and Bonding Procedure' to bond the grains to the liner, using the nozzle assembly as a placement guide. Apply aeropoxy to the splice, if any.
    3. Bolt the nozzle assembly to the case, taking account of directionality.
    4. Slide the motor load into the case.
    5. Use RTV to attach the insulation disk to the forward closure. 
    6. Attach the pressure transducer to the forward closure.
    7. Add o-rings to the forward closure and lubricate generously. Slide the closure into the open end of the case.
    8. Bolt the forward retention ring to the case.
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