[TowerTalk] One thrust bearing vs. two

[Chris Pedder]

If it's any help, my Create RC5B-3 is specified at 1000Kg  horizontal 
load, by which I assume they mean 9800N.

The 'vertical load' is given a 700Kg.

Chris


At 17:27 12/08/2009, Tod wrote:

>I thought about calculating the moment at the top bearing when the wind is
>blowing and then calculating what the lateral force on the rotator would be. I
>am not sure if they are specified for lateral forces -- they do have 
>a spec for
>vertical forces.
>
>It could be that inserting a plate with no bearing that had a hole slightly
>larger than the mast o.d. would sufficient to protect the rotator.
>
>Tod, K0TO