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From: robink@aus.hp.com (Robin Kenny)
Subject: Re: hi-torque DC motors?
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Try a door window electric motor. These are usually pancake flat and 
may have better torque.... Just an idea....

 Robin Kenny 
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   (robink@hatchet.aus.hp.com ... robink@ozemail.com.au)
         Melbourne, Australia  UTC +11hoursDST
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  This entire message is PERSONAL OPINION ONLY. It has no 
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Klaas J Langhout (klaasl@cyberspace.com) wrote:
: all,

: I'm looking for a 12 volt DC motor that has approx. 60-80lbs at a 2 inch 
: arc of torque.  I've tried a windshield washer motor but, the integral 
: gear box started squeaking at 10lbs (so, I'd probably strip the gears at 
: 15).  What other cheap motors might do the trick?  Has anyone had any 
: luck w/car-starters?  I'm not sure if they can be run continuously and, 
: if they can be reversed...

: Thanks in advance for any input.  p.s. the windshield wiper motor would 
: be good for some applications: it does reverse, it has two speeds, and it 
: has a built in relay that closes once every revolution.
