Actuator with coupled gearbox

[mayjark]

Is it correct to consider the thrust load and torque in sizing the gearbox?

If it is correct, in sizing the coupled actuator should I only consider the torque and neglect the thrust load ?

Thank you in advance.

 

[Jboggs]

First, your question is one that you should be asking of the manufacturer of the gearbox. Only the people that make the gearbox can tell you if it can handle a thrust load and if so, how much. Contact the manufacturer.

Second, in my experience I have not seen god results from applying a thrust load to any gearbox. I would recommend using some other means to absorb the thrust load, but...

I go back to my first point - contact the manufacturer.