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  1. EspElement

    Cantilevered bolted connection

    I have an application that i have been trying to use calculations from a different post http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=262972 and am having some trouble. I have a customer that is wanting to remove a leg from their platform to allow for a conveyor to travel under it. See attached...
  2. EspElement

    Compression loads on bronze bushings

    If I am making a bar link system and I use bronze bushings on the pivot points. If I put force on the shaft momentarily against the bushing (impact load - while link is stationary), how do I calculate the allowable pressure on the bushing area? I have in the past taken half the circumference of...
  3. EspElement

    Electric cylinders

    Hello guys I have an application where I need to use an electric cylinder to actuate. It goes on a end of arm tool for a robot to adjust arms in and out. My max load dynamic load on the cylinder will be 3000N - i would like for this to be 2-3 times this if i could as a safety factor. The push...
  4. EspElement

    Adding holes to plates for added strength

    Hello guys, im still relitivly new in the engineering world and im just getting started with some of my classes however i got a few quick questions for ya guys At the gym i see excerise equipment that has what appears to be 1/2" plate supporting the seats and they have a series of different...
  5. EspElement

    Chain conveyor thru a heater.. Holding tension

    Hello guys, I am new to this forum and I am currently working on my engineering degree.. I work as a designer now for a palletizing company.. i have a very unique application that i would like to share with some others and get their thoughts A company that is very close to our facility is...

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