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How much side load can be applied to the motor shaft?

April 26, 2017applied load motor

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How much side load can be applied to the motor shaft?

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Moog motors are not designed to have an external side load applied. Any lateral loading of the bearings will increase wear of the bearings and reduce the life of the motor. Side loading of the shaft can also cause misalignment of Moog provided feedback devices.