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Re: Robust way to rotate an 18 inch square plate 90 degrees.

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Originally Posted by paul.dornfeld View Post
Yes. air is good, but without a pneumatic specialist we are going to pass on that his year. Thanks for the motor/gear suggestion.
Is the trough shaft a long, screw drive?
What kind of bearing system would mount onto the plate?
(We are trying something new and really appreciate the help, thank you.)
Just my opinion, but you (personally) should become the pneumatic specialist. At a high level I feel that simple pneumatics are a lot easier than simple motors and shafts.
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