In this episode of "Working with You" we go to PK Floats in Lincoln,Maine.
PK Floats Inc is known for building tough,reliable and dependable seaplane floats. With a 70 year history in the industry, the knowledgeable staff at PK is focusing not only on building the best aluminum seaplane floats.
Building the toughest seaplane floats on the planet,by hand,one rivet at a time.
Why Choose PK
Lighter than the competition. Up to 80 pounds lighter in fact.
Deep-V Hull Design Greatly Reduced Pounding in Heavy Waves
Robust Construction; Thousands of Rivets and 2024 T-3 Aluminum Alloy Used for Maximum Strength
Heavy Duty Aluminum Keel, a full 1/2″x1/2″ cross section
Every Watertight Seam Sealed with 3M 5200
No Composites & No Structural Bonding = No cracked gelcoat, No Delamination, and No Catastrophic Failures
Color: Silver or White, or Custom Color Match
Traditional Solid Ash Maine Float Plane Paddle and Float Pump are Standard
Redesigned Heavy Duty Spreader Bar with shear web (2050A, 2250A, B2300, 3050A)
4 Hydro-Boosters Forward of Step
CNC Manufacturing (2050A, 2250A, B2300, 3000, 3050A)
Flat, Flush, No Slip Decks
No formed Skins for Easy field repairs using common hand tools
Large Water Rudders
External Water Rudder Rigging for Easy Inspection & Maintenance
Technical Support, Before, During, and After the Sale
I got to work with Levi, who took time out of his day to let me work with them.
I got to work on a project with Levi making rudders. Water rudders are retractable control surfaces on the back of each float that can be extended downward into the water to provide more directional control when taxiing on the surface.
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29 мар 2024
