The drill motor is rated at 450rpm, 4.5amps. I thought a chain and spocket will eliminate any slippage. To measure the torque I will have to lower the tower and measure the torque with a torque wrench on the gear winch. But I will have to wait until the spring for the weather to change. I...
I have a 1/2" 450RPM 4.5amp drill motor that I use to raise and lower my antenna tower. The drill motor drive a 50:1 gear winch. I want to make a sprocket system using a 115volt frame motor. Any suggestions on motor size and sprocket size would be appreciated. The torque required, which I...