- Brand: Blade
- Part Number: BLH-1684
- Barcode: 0660132981433
- Product Type: ESC Tray
- Compatibility: Fusion 700
- Main Component Material: Plastic
- Spacer Material: Aluminium
- Fastener Specification: M3x8mm Bolts
- Number of Spacers: 5x Aluminium Hex Spacers
- Number of Bolts: 8x M3x8mm
- Installation Type: Bolt-on with spacers
- Fitment: Standard Part
Overview
The Blade BLH-1684 ESC Tray for the Fusion 700 is an essential replacement or upgrade component for RC helicopter enthusiasts in the UK looking to maintain or enhance their model's performance. This dedicated ESC mounting platform provides a secure, organised housing solution for your electronic speed controller, ensuring proper alignment and protection within your helicopter's frame. Whether you're a seasoned RC pilot or exploring the world of electric RC helicopters, having the correct mounting hardware is crucial for reliable operation and longevity of your model.
This precision-engineered component is specifically designed for compatibility with the Blade Fusion 700 helicopter platform, making it an ideal spare part for anyone operating this popular ready-to-run RC helicopter. The ESC tray plays a vital role in the overall structural integrity of your model, providing a stable mounting surface that helps isolate vibration and ensures your electronic speed controller remains securely positioned during flight operations. For RC enthusiasts across the UK, keeping spare parts like this on hand means minimal downtime and maximum flying enjoyment.
Supplied complete with all necessary hardware for straightforward installation, the Blade BLH-1684 ESC Tray represents excellent value for money and demonstrates why Blade components are trusted by RC helicopter pilots nationwide. Whether you're replacing a damaged tray or building a backup helicopter configuration, this genuine Blade part ensures your model performs exactly as the manufacturer intended.
Key Features
- Dedicated ESC mounting platform — The plastic tray provides a secure, purpose-built mounting location for your electronic speed controller, ensuring it is properly positioned and protected within the helicopter frame during all flight conditions and manoeuvres.
- Complete hardware package included — Five aluminium hex spacers are provided to create proper standoff height between the tray and the helicopter structure, whilst eight M3x8mm bolts ensure secure fastening without risk of loosening during vibration.
- Precision-engineered fit — Designed specifically for the Blade Fusion 700, this tray guarantees perfect alignment and compatibility with your helicopter's airframe and electronic components, eliminating guesswork and ensuring reliable installation.
- Aluminium spacers for durability — The inclusion of aluminium hex spacers provides excellent strength-to-weight characteristics, essential in RC helicopter applications where every gram counts towards performance and flight time.
- Professional-grade fastening — M3x8mm bolts are the correct specification for Blade Fusion 700 assembly, providing thread engagement depth and clamping force that prevents loosening whilst avoiding over-tightening that could crack plastic components.
- Replacement and spare capability — This component is equally valuable as a replacement for a damaged or worn original tray, or as a spare part to keep for emergency repairs and maintenance, reducing downtime between flying sessions.
Technical Performance
The Blade BLH-1684 ESC Tray is manufactured to exacting standards using durable plastic construction for the main tray component, which provides the optimal balance between weight savings and structural rigidity required in modern RC helicopter design. The five aluminium hex spacers included in this kit are precision-machined to ensure they sit flush against both the tray and the helicopter's frame, creating a stable mounting platform that prevents flexing or movement that could affect electronic performance or cause intermittent electrical connections. The eight M3x8mm bolts are engineered to the correct specifications for the Blade Fusion 700 platform, ensuring they provide adequate clamping force to secure the ESC tray permanently whilst the helicopter is in use. The combination of these components creates a mounting solution that isolates vibration from the helicopter's airframe, protecting sensitive electronic components from mechanical stress whilst maintaining electrical connectivity. This attention to engineering detail is what separates genuine Blade components from inferior alternatives, and why RC helicopter pilots across the UK and beyond rely on official manufacturer parts to keep their models flying reliably. The tray's design allows for proper heat dissipation from the electronic speed controller during extended flight sessions, contributing to longer component lifespan and more consistent performance throughout your flying day.
What's in the Box
- 1x Plastic ESC Tray
- 5x Aluminium Hex Spacers
- 8x M3x8mm Bolts
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Blade BLH-1684 ESC Tray compatible with other Blade helicopter models? — No, this tray is specifically engineered for the Blade Fusion 700 helicopter platform. Whilst some components may appear similar across different Blade models, using the correct part number (BLH-1684) ensures perfect fit and alignment with your Fusion 700's frame and mounting points.
- What is the purpose of the aluminium hex spacers included in this kit? — The five aluminium hex spacers create the correct standoff distance between the ESC tray and the helicopter's frame or deck. This spacing allows for proper airflow around the ESC for cooling, prevents the tray from contacting the frame in a way that could cause electrical shorts, and ensures the mounting bolts engage at the correct depth for secure fastening without stripping threads.
- How do I know if I need to replace my ESC tray? — You should consider replacing your ESC tray if you notice visible cracks or damage to the plastic, if your electronic speed controller feels loose or moves around during flight, if you experience intermittent electrical connections, or if the original tray has become warped from heat exposure or impact damage.
- Can I use different bolts instead of the M3x8mm ones provided? — Whilst you technically could use other M3 bolts, the M3x8mm length is specifically engineered for the Blade Fusion 700 design. Using shorter bolts may result in inadequate thread engagement and risk of fasteners loosening, whilst longer bolts could protrude through mounting holes and cause interference with other components or airframe geometry.
- Is this a genuine Blade part or a third-party alternative? — The Blade BLH-1684 is the genuine manufacturer part number for the Fusion 700 ESC tray, supplied with official Blade hardware and manufactured to original specifications. Purchasing genuine parts ensures compatibility and reliability, and supports the continued development of quality RC helicopter products.
- What tools do I need to install this ESC tray? — Installation requires only a basic set of tools including a suitable screwdriver or hex key for your bolts, and potentially a small spanner or wrench if the bolt heads require additional leverage. Most RC hobbyists have these tools already in their workshop, making installation straightforward and quick.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the BLH ESC Tray: Fusion 700 Z-BLH-1684 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
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