Single Axis Rotation Bearing Selection
Single Axis Rotation Bearing Selection
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I have a rack of solar panels at 15 deg to vertical, that will be rotating about the vertical axis and haven't really done any bearing selection in quite some time.
The weight of the rack and panels is about 4000 lbs.
The question is, what type of bearings should I use for this application and any idea on how to calculate teh size of bearing required.
Looking at 180 deg of rotation and slow moving rack. Already have the wind loads and structure calculated. Now it's just to make it move.
Appreciate any help.
The weight of the rack and panels is about 4000 lbs.
The question is, what type of bearings should I use for this application and any idea on how to calculate teh size of bearing required.
Looking at 180 deg of rotation and slow moving rack. Already have the wind loads and structure calculated. Now it's just to make it move.
Appreciate any help.





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Greg Locock
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Flat bearings might just do the trick.
Cheers,
Marc