Design Guidelines
Transport System Design
QuickStick HT User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication MMI-UM007F-EN-P - September 2020
Figure 3-7: Available Thrust Examples
Required Thrust
Several variables determine the thrust that is required to move a vehicle:
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Required acceleration.
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Mass to be moved.
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Friction or drag between the vehicle and the guideway.
100% Thrust
50% Thrust
50% Thrust
25% Thrust
100% Coverage
50% Coverage
25% Coverage
25% Coverage
25% Thrust
12.5% Coverage
12.5% Coverage
25% Coverage