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    Duty Cycle of Motor

    Thanks for all the great tips, I've been researching them all further and seeing how I might be able to apply them. TMoose, the article you posted lists mainly for larger motors, but there is a tendency towards smaller motors having shorter MBS. The motor I plan on using only needs about .3...
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    Duty Cycle of Motor

    Hi, I'm an engineering student working a summer internship, and my current project has completely stumped me. I'm trying to take regular conveyor belt and automate it, however, it won't be in continuous operation; it will only be moving one 250lb cylinder about 6 feet every 60 seconds or so. So...

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