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Unread 06-02-2014, 07:51
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Re: AC motor?

P,
Your specifications tend to work against AC motors. Braking and reversing are especially complex. Drill motors are special cases where they act more like DC motors. Many of them have screwdriver mechanisms that lock and also contain reversing switches. Generally, a transmission is coupled to the motor to obtain the functions you describe. To lift 15 lbs with a lead screw likely will take a very small motor. However, when I have a motor question, Rich is my goto guy.
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