25-08-2016, 10:09
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Re: Versaplanetary Output Direction
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Originally Posted by Max Boord
The output direction should not change. Just out of curiosity why did you run 3 stages to get a 100:1 reduction when you could have done it in 2 and saved the space, weight, and money the additional stage?
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The 3-stage version is stronger - check the load ratings document to see how strength improves with more stages. That tiny 10:1 pinion can't take as much abuse as the 3:1 or 4:1 stage can.
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