I have been using a top and bottom bearing with an OR-2800 for just under
four years. I paid attention to the alignment to minimize runout but I
also use the Force 12 PTA-1 (Peak Torque Adapter) that uses a rubber drive
coupling between the rotor output shaft and the mast clamps. This not only
absorbs start/stop shock but will also compensate for some minor runout.
de Gary W0AW
Dick Flanagan <dick@libelle.com> on 04/13/98 11:02:07 AM
To: Tower-Talk Reflector <towertalk@contesting.com>
cc: (bcc: Gary R. Hosler/MIPP/Imation)
Subject: [TowerTalk] To Thrust Or Not To Thrust (Bearing)
I posed the question of using a weight bearing thrust bearing with an M2
Orion 2800P rotor. Here is M2's response:
--- begin forwarded text
From: M2sales <M2sales@aol.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 10:52:20 EDT
To: dick@libelle.com
Subject: Rotator Questions
Dear Dick,
You can install a vertical load bearing if you like. It will not effect
the
performance of the OR2800 Rotator, as long as it is installed correctly.
You
want to make sure everything is aligned properly, to make sure there is no
binding in the bearing.
Hope this helps you out.
73's
Wyatt
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