To match the specificity of your question, the answer is "some amount".Robinson26 said:I am currently designing a wall that will move back and forth via a motor and gearing setup. I was trying to figure out how much torque I will need to move a 5'-8' wall weighing at 50lbs. it does not have to be fast. If anyone can help me it would be a huge help!
I edited my post, does that help or is it still not enough information.phinds said:To match the specificity of your question, the answer is "some amount".
You need to give a MUCH more specific account of the exact setup you are planning.
Not enough information. Big item is what kind of gear mechanism do you plan to use.Robinson26 said:I edited my post, does that help or is it still not enough information.
Torque is a measure of the force that can cause an object to rotate around an axis. It is typically measured in units of Newton-meters (Nm) or foot-pounds (ft-lb).
In order to move a 50lb object, a certain amount of torque is required to overcome the object's inertia and initiate its motion. The amount of torque needed will depend on various factors such as the object's shape, surface friction, and the force of gravity acting on it.
The amount of torque needed to move a 50lb object will depend on the object's weight, the distance from the axis of rotation to the point where the force is applied (known as the lever arm), and the angle at which the force is applied.
The formula for calculating torque is torque = force x lever arm. In order to calculate the amount of torque needed to move a 50lb object, you will need to know the weight of the object and the distance from the axis of rotation to the point where the force is applied.
Yes, there is a minimum amount of torque needed to move a 50lb object. This minimum amount is determined by the object's weight and the surface friction it encounters. If the torque applied is less than the minimum required, the object will not move.