Hello,
I am building a vertical lift system with a rack and gear system. The cart will track along a linear shaft using pillow blocks. The total load is about 100lbs max. I want to use a worm gear and worm so it will self brake. The total distance of travel is 6ft. I would like it to move a 12-18 ft per minute.
Can anyone tell me what HP or torque is needed to make this system work? I am thinking about using a dc motor.
Also, I was considering connecting the worm gear directly on the rack as well as to the worm. As long as the pitch and presure angle are the same this should be okay right?
James Kearns