Most of the system is designed for continuous use. However we will only be using it for two or three hour runs. But we can not afford a failure when in use. The main concern for failure with the gear is due to the high output of the motor. 1500ft-lbs is a bit more then what I would like to...
250ft-lbs is our goal. If in fact we can keep the 300lbs then we are okay. As far as size and weight goes, something about the size of an automotive diff is okay. We were thinking in the lines of 12inx24inx8in. The main concern is a gear breaking. This is not an option. It must be able to...
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We have a motor that can produce 1500ft-lbs of torque at 500rpm. We need to be able to reach 2500rpms though. If we use a 5:1 gear ratio how much torque will be lost? Also, this would put a lot of stress on the gears, what type of metals would you use to produce them? Thank...
