Re: (ET) rear lift

["Tim" <rimmer59 hbci com>]

C-Band Satellite systems use 18" 24 to 36 volt actuators...maybe they might
work and I believe they are under $150??.
Tim

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "pieter" <pvcl plitch com>
To: "neil" <wombat dssinternet net>; <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 1:37 PM
Subject: Re: (ET) rear lift


> Neil:
> I have been looking into "linear actuators" with the idea of a bucket
> loader in mind.  They are exactly what you described as a screw jack with
> electric drive. I just bought one for a ski trail groomer I own - has an
18
> inch lift and a 1000 lifting force.  However, it's only 12 volts.  Lots
are
> offered on e-bay for use in car customizing - like power tailgate lifts,
> etc.  There are some industrial ones offered in 24 and 36 volt as
> well.  Try a search on the internet using Goggle or some other engine and
> try the term "linear actuator 36vdc" My 12 volt cost me less than $100 as
> new old stock.  This would be an awkward one to use for a rear lift
because
> it is about 24 inches tall.  However, shorter travel lifts are also
smaller.
>
> At 11:49 AM 6/28/2004, neil wrote:
> >Agree, Larry, that rear lift is not a good design, reworked mine a few
> >times, is a real grunt with the tiller.
> >
> >Just thinking weirdly, how about using one of those screw type bumper
> >jacks and triving it with a good reduction ( like a worm drive)  ?
> >
> >wombat  _ BTW, I run e20 wheels on my 12, they stick out a bit but
usually
> >the belt slips before the tires.
> >
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