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Unread 27-03-2011, 15:48
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Re: High torque that can be purchased.

Constant force (rotational) springs (see 1113) and long travel compressed gases shock absorbers (similiar but longer travel than van gate lifts: as per 2056) to counterbalance all the weight and off load the motor/transmission re inertia and momentum loads will definitely be on our next motor powered arm.