Zodiac Vortex 3 Saphir rozsdamentes A4 csap 3x16 mm – W1021A

Zodiac Vortex 3 Saphir stainless A4 pin 3×16 mm

This is the genuine Zodiac 3 mm × 16 mm A4 stainless steel pin (goupille) used in the Vortex 3 Saphir robotic pool cleaner. It acts as a retention or locating pin within the robot’s drive and structural assemblies, securing rotating or sliding components in correct alignment during operation. Precision-dimensioned at 3 × 16 mm, it is manufactured in A4 (316-grade) stainless steel for full corrosion resistance in chlorinated and salt-water pool environments.

Feladata és szerepe a robotban

Pins of this type lock shafts, axles, and sub-assemblies against axial or rotational displacement inside the robot chassis. Without a serviceable pin, associated components can work loose, causing mechanical noise, erratic drive behaviour, or premature wear of adjacent parts such as gears and bearings. Replacing a worn or deformed pin promptly restores the precise mechanical clearances the Vortex drivetrain relies on.

Modellkompatibilitás

This pin is a listed original spare part for the Zodiac Vortex 3 Saphir. It is also compatible with the Zodiac Vortex 4 and the Vortex 3 and Vortex 4 4WD variants, making it a common service item across the Vortex family. Always verify your robot’s parts diagram before ordering to confirm the pin is required at the specific location you are servicing.

A csere szükségességét jelző tünetek

Visible deformation, corrosion pitting, or a pin that has sheared or drifted from its bore are clear signs of failure. You may also notice unusual mechanical rattling from the drive train, a wheel or shaft that moves with excessive play, or a component that has become misaligned during a cleaning cycle. In such cases the pin should be inspected and replaced as part of any strip-down service.

Miért fontos az eredeti Zodiac?

Genuine Zodiac pins are machined to the exact diameter tolerance required for an interference or close-clearance fit in the robot’s bores. Undersized aftermarket alternatives can migrate under load and cause collateral damage to housings and shafts. A4 stainless steel is specified because it resists chloride-induced crevice corrosion far better than standard A2 or carbon steel, ensuring the pin remains serviceable season after season without seizing in its bore.