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Re: Vacuum Motors

I honestly suggest no motor at all, implement a pneumatic system (If you are not currently implementing one...) and add an in line vacuum generator. Here's an explanation of how they work... http://store.workshopsupply.com/cata...or-p-2537.html

I suggest Piab, good brand! http://www.piab.com/en-US/Products/V...l-49-108-scfm/

Now, we've never used them on a robot, so I don't have any experience to share...but I've done plenty of research as well as having a father working at a shop that uses them, to know where to turn next time my team asks for a vacuum system.

just my 2 cents!
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Last edited by Lightfoot26 : 18-01-2013 at 14:22.