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  1. MechEng1235

    Maximum force on a linear damper?

    I am looking at this damper on mcmaster (http://www.mcmaster.com/#6521k73/=rtyy6p) which has a maximum force of 100lbs. Does anyone know what this indicates? Does it require 100lbs. to move the rod? I am not sure how to quantify how much resistance the damper will provide. It has all the...
  2. MechEng1235

    Linear Damper

    I need a damper like the one here (http://www.mcmaster.com/#door-dampers/=rnsu4k) The problem is, I would like to find one that starts compressed and dampens when in tension. Does anyone know of an off the shelf product like this?
  3. MechEng1235

    Does anyone know if a U-Joint could be used for vertical loading?

    I need to drive a motor rotor down into a stator using a linear actuator but I have yet to get a good design for holding the rotor. I was thinking of having a lever arm extend out from the actuator and connecting a u-joint by tapping both ends of the joint. I need the rotor to have some play to...
  4. MechEng1235

    Need a small self standing ruler. Anybody know a product?

    I'm looking for a small self standing ruler like the one in this link. http://atvconnection.com/articles/noleen-ride-height-tool-because-setting-sag-shouldnt-make-you-sad/ It will be used as a target to view though a surveyors level to measure the height of a moving arm. I need something with...

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