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Re: Uneven Thrust Loads on Needle Roller Bearings
I know you're all perched at the edge of your seats awaiting the solution that was found for this problem.
In the end, we lucked out and found a widely available surplus mechanism that was used to rotate satellite dishes into alignment. At ~6 lbs., they're heavier than one might like, but they're substantial enough to take this load without a problem and include gearing to slow down the rotation to a manageable speed.
While I typically like to design from scratch, this was a clean solution to a sticky problem that freed up our resources to tackle some other pressing issues.
Thanks for everyone's suggestions and help.
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--Madison--
...down at the Ozdust!
Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time. And for a brief moment, we have been among its many passengers.
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