233 telescoping arms how do they work?

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233 telescoping arms how do they work?

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11-05-2013, 20:13

craigboez

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Originally Posted by Triple B

In our application we use the constant force springs to assist the extend function only.

Mike D "233 for life"

Would you mind elaborating on which constant force springs you use?

EDIT: I ask because I'm only familiar with the coil style constant force springs and if you used those I'm curious how they were implemented.

Last edited by craigboez : 11-05-2013 at 20:30.

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