jw637362

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Quick question, what is the typical spacing needed on the drive dog assembly from the strut assembly to account for torque shrinkage on the flex shaft. My app is an 1/8 scale hydro.
I Don't want to twist the cable and bind down on the thrust bearings, thus damaging something or other.

Thanks a bunch,
Jeff

Ron Olson

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1/8-3/16" is usually plenty in most cases.

jw637362

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Ron, just a thanks for the reply. That is about what I figured but was'nt sure on the bigger stuff. I have it a hair over 1/8"

Jeff

Ron Olson

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It's a tough call as I don't know of any hard and fast rule as to what the gap should be. The length of the cable can make a difference as a longer one can wind up more than a shorter one.

If you see my boss up there, tell him I said ..............., well, I can't put those words in here. I work for a subsidiary of Coors.

jw637362

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Hello Ron, Yea I think you mentioned that before as I stated that I actually do work for the Big C in the Bottle making plant.
Or should I say M.C now.....

Ron Olson

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I work for Graphic Packaging, Jeff's little side job.