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Review on ๐ŸŒพ Innovative Agriculture Automation: PROGRESSIVE AUTOMATIONS PA 04 2 100 by Kevin Abner

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Nice looking drivetrain, but the slotted ends of the joint need a redesign.

Both ends of the slotted joint are circular in cross-section, making it difficult to use glands unless a machined gasket is used to match the curvature of the ends on one side and a flat one surface has. on the other hand. At the articulated end of the piston there are liners made of plastic (polyethylene?), This is a joke, they do not withstand large dynamic loads. I pulled them out and used a grade 8 1/2-13 bolt with a .495" shank that fits very tightly into the holes in the end of the piston. There are .402" holes on the other end, I drilled them. to .405" so I can use some of the titanium aircraft screws I have on that end.

Pros
  • Power Transmission Products
Cons
  • Large and bulky