can someone tell me if the drive roller housing on this 190 is cast aluminum or is it phenol plastic? thanks
1413135
Unless I got shorted, It is a plastic housing with steel drive wheels. I will post a picture with my review.
1413136
Depends on exactly what you think of as the drive roller. If you mean the feed roller, it is aluminum but if you are referring to the spool mount it is phenolic.
1413137
I purchased mine September 10, 2012. I've used other peoples and they are phenolic as well. Another reviewer has a similar picture to mine posted as well and it shows the phenolic wire feed assembly as well. I will say that I've got several Hobart welders and all have a similar design for this. Haven't ever had a lick of trouble with any of them. In fact the wire feed is more consistent and smoother than my millermatic. But I'm pretty sure if you order one it will have the same setup. Hope this helps.
305698
Housing is lightweight metal. Blade is plastic. Only 1 speed. Does put out a lot of air for its size.
959754
I think it was aluminum but don't remember. I returned it as spigot leaked.
1615054
It is an aluminum radiator. The tanks are also, no plastic in this unit at all.
1216657
Yes, it is aluminum with a very cheap plastic that will become like dust, and desintegrate within 2 or 3 weeks of use... I suggest you look for a Ravelli maybe.
965157
The motor housing is a tough plastic. Just like my original maker and it still works great it's just old. This one looks and works just as well built.
95867
The one I had was plastic. The only thing stainless is the motor. You should check out the Breville.
2052570
Mine is plastic. Way cheaper than the aluminum model, or it was when i bought it off Amazon.
606875
The pulleys are a synthetic material of some sort, probably a phenolic, and seem to be of good quality. Plastic often denotes a cheap product but I don't think this is the case here. It would be a rare bird indeed today to find cast iron drive components in products of this sort.
1846557
It's plastic! I live smack in the middle of Florida, and it's held up VERY well in the humidity. I do blow out the housing of the motor about once a month with compressed air, though, to keep moisture and dust out. Also, the front comes of easily to wipe down the blades. Good luck!
305027
I read somewhere that the ser number 14 and above have the metal transmission housing and the 13 and below have the plastic housing. This information came from a KA rep in answer to a customer inquirie about this issue.
565739
I took this straight from the T-fal website "Stainless steel disc base. Full size stainless steel disc over heavy gauge aluminum base". I hope this helps.
1825341
The housing is plastic but the piece in frontis stainless. I am very happy with this purchase. I keep in on my counter and use it often. It chops food quickly and is easy to clean.
1362268
It is not aluminum. Feels like plastic. Has a machined circular patern/texture expanding from the center outwards.
483827
The rotary blades are metal with attached rubber faces. The outer housing is 1/2 metal (in front) and 1/2 plastic in back I believe ... I am not at home to check. This is a light unit and it works very well for me. I am very happy that I bought this!
665463
The housing, wheels and most of the mower is made out of plastic. It works great for light applications. I would not suggest using this if you are going to have rough use or tough terrain. It is light weight, but it won't take a whole lot of abuse.
1697829
I believe it is aluminum but not sure. I have had no problems with mine and use it a lot.