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Unread 02-08-2015, 06:56
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Re: Reaching out for help regarding FIRST choice part

I was one of the 500 that requested and received this part. My decision was based on the fact that we don't weld or machine parts. Building a screw drive is beyond our current abilities and this part should fill this need.

I can see us using this part to move a structure (like an arm) to a precise position or to multiple positions. It has the advantage over pneumatics in being able to move to multiple positions. However, my though process was that its speed of movement and load holding capabilities are likely to be less that of a pneumatic part. It would be helpful to have the load holding specification included in the part description or shared with us on CD.

When a specialty part like this is offered it would be great if its mating connector was also include with the part (or at least a connector ID number and a few sources for the connector).

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