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Mechanics and Construction => Mechanics and Construction => Topic started by: 88slow on February 21, 2010, 11:15:12 PM

Title: Back drivable Belt Driven Linear Actuator
Post by: 88slow on February 21, 2010, 11:15:12 PM

Hi,

I'm trying to find out more about belt-driven linear actuators. I'm wondering are they are back-drivable with a motor (An average person is able to move the slider by hand if the motor is not being driven)?

Thanks

Title: Re: Back drivable Belt Driven Linear Actuator
Post by: nottoooily on February 23, 2010, 01:25:27 AM

It depends on the gearbox. V-belts on their own are pretty easy to drive by hand.