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Unread 21-02-2005, 19:53
JKsenior05 JKsenior05 is offline
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late van door question

alright here goes Iam on a rookie team and we have been using a Taigene van door motor to power our arm. Our problem is that the motor starts off working fine with more than enough power, speed, and torque --- but after a short amount of time it slows down, loses power, torque, and becomes quite warm before eventualy shutting down. We believe this is the thermal protection kicking in, right? If it is Is there a way to possibly cool the motor by way of cutting vent holes in the exterior casing and placing a fan to blow freash air in? Or is the motor casing filled with oil or unable to be removed? please help