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    Hand Wheel Rim Pull Calculation

    Solved it, thanks just needed some reassurance. Yes I took machine design.
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    Valve for Crude Oil

    To avoid this, many valve manufacturers will pop rivet or tie their metal tagging onto the valves. Their information is dot stamped onto the metal tags. Metal tags means you won't have to do any "cold die stenciling".
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    High Temperature Linear Actuator

    My apologies I misread your temperature requirements. I doubt anyone can achieve your 480-575 temperature range. All of our units are intended for severe service. Most actuators are unable to operate at such elevated temperatures, simply because of the operating range limit of the internal...
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    High Temperature Linear Actuator

    Have you tried ATI Actuators? We have high temperature actuators suitable for service up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. www.atiactuators.com
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    Hand Wheel Rim Pull Calculation

    Does anyone know how to calculate hand wheel rim pull on a worm gear system? The gear box turns as follow: Hand Wheel -> Worm -> Worm Gear -> Acme Threaded Shaft -> How can I determine the rim pull force required to attain a certain linear force at the end of the system? See a drawing of the...

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