Clearance Multiflex Alpha W1B Standard Steering Wheel - 350mm

The Multiflex Alpha W1B and W1W are 350mm / 13.8in three-spoke marine steering wheels for compatible marine helms with a standard 19mm / 3/4in tapered shaft. Each wheel is manufactured from high-strength PPCP engineering plastic and has an inbuilt mounting hub. Choose the W1B in black or the W1W in white.

Product Identification

• Brand: Multiflex
• Product range: Alpha
• Product category: Marine steering wheel
• Model: W1B / W1W
• Manufacturer part number: W1B / W1W
• Alternate catalogue code: LM-W1B / LM-W1W
• Black part number: W1B
• White part number: W1W
• Style: Three-spoke marine steering wheel
• Diameter: 350mm / 13.8in
• Structure: PPCP engineering plastic
• Hub fitting: Standard 19mm / 3/4in taper
• Application: Compatible marine steering helms with a standard 3/4in tapered shaft

What Is This Steering Wheel Used For?

The Multiflex Alpha provides manual steering input when fitted to a compatible marine steering helm. It is suitable for new installations or as a replacement for an existing steering wheel with the same standard 19mm / 3/4in tapered hub fitting.

The steering wheel does not determine the engine-power capacity of the steering system. The helm, mechanical steering cable or hydraulic components must remain within their individual manufacturer ratings.

What Is Included?

The Multiflex Alpha steering wheel is supplied with:

• Selected black W1B or white W1W steering wheel
• Inbuilt standard 3/4in tapered hub

Not included:

• Mechanical or hydraulic steering helm
• Mechanical steering cable
• Hydraulic steering components

Which Steering Helms Are Compatible?

The Multiflex Alpha is designed for compatible marine steering helms with a standard 19mm / 3/4in tapered steering-wheel shaft.

Before ordering, confirm:

• The helm has a standard 3/4in tapered shaft
• The dashboard provides clearance for the 350mm wheel diameter
• The existing helm shaft and retaining hardware are serviceable
• The wheel can turn through the complete steering range without contacting nearby controls or instruments

Compatibility is determined by the helm-shaft dimensions and taper rather than the steering-system brand alone.

Which Model and Colour Options Are Available?

• W1B: Black steering wheel
• W1W: White steering wheel

Both versions have the same 350mm diameter, three-spoke design, PPCP construction and inbuilt 3/4in tapered hub. The only stated difference is the colour.

Dimensions and Fitment

• Overall diameter: 350mm / 13.8in
• Hub taper: 19mm / 3/4in
• Number of spokes: Three
• Hub type: Inbuilt
• W1B colour: Black
• W1W colour: White
• Helm compatibility: Compatible standard marine helms with a 3/4in tapered shaft

Construction and Design

• High-strength engineering-plastic construction
• PPCP plastic wheel structure
• Three-spoke design
• Inbuilt mounting hub
• Black and white colour options
• Non-metallic wheel structure
• Designed for standard marine helm installations

The PPCP construction provides a rigid steering-wheel structure without exposed metal spokes. Its inbuilt hub removes the need for a separate wheel hub when fitted to a compatible standard tapered helm shaft.

Installation and Use

Confirm that the steering helm has a standard 19mm / 3/4in tapered shaft before installation. The wheel must seat correctly on the taper without movement between the hub and shaft.

Secure the wheel using the shaft key and retaining hardware specified by the helm manufacturer. After installation, turn the wheel through the steering system's complete range and check that:

• The wheel does not contact the dashboard, instruments or controls
• The helm operates smoothly through its full travel
• The wheel remains securely seated on the tapered shaft
• There is no abnormal movement between the hub and helm shaft

Marine steering is a safety-critical system. Worn shaft keys, retaining nuts, helm shafts or other steering components must be replaced before the boat is used.

Key Features

• 350mm / 13.8in marine steering wheel
• Three-spoke design
• High-strength PPCP engineering-plastic construction
• Inbuilt mounting hub
• Standard 19mm / 3/4in tapered fitting
• W1B black version
• W1W white version
• Suitable for compatible standard marine helms
• Helm and steering-system components supplied separately