Torque required to tilt 1200 kg mass?

In summary, the torque required to tilt a 1200 kg mass can be calculated by multiplying the mass by the gravitational force and the distance from the pivot point to the center of mass. The gravitational force acting on a 1200 kg mass is equal to its weight, which can be calculated by multiplying the mass by the acceleration due to gravity. The distance from the pivot point to the center of mass can be determined by finding the center of mass of the object. The torque required to tilt a 1200 kg mass can be affected by factors such as the mass of the object, the distance from the pivot point to the center of mass, and the strength of the gravitational force. However, it can be reduced by decreasing the distance or
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Mohit Patil
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Object to be tilted = 1200mm diameter cylinder
Cylinder height = 2.5 meter
weight of tilting assembly = 1200 kg
Cylinder is on platform which is "L" shaped and tilting point is on that corner of "L" as in attached image.
Shaft diameter on which it is tilted id 63mm
Angular acceleration = 0.05236 rad/sec^2

tilting angle 90 degree
I need to calculate torque so that i can select worm reduction gearbox and motor required for operation.
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You left out a key element in your list of specs. Do you know what it is?
 

1. What is torque?

Torque is a measure of the force that can cause an object to rotate around an axis. It is calculated by multiplying the force applied to an object by the distance from the axis of rotation to the point where the force is applied.

2. How is torque related to mass?

The torque required to tilt a mass is directly proportional to the mass of the object. This means that the larger the mass, the more torque is needed to tilt it.

3. What is the formula for calculating torque?

The formula for torque is: torque = force x distance. In other words, torque is equal to the force applied to an object multiplied by the distance from the axis of rotation to the point where the force is applied.

4. How much torque is required to tilt a 1200 kg mass?

The amount of torque required to tilt a 1200 kg mass depends on the distance from the axis of rotation to the point where the force is applied. The farther the distance, the less torque is needed. Without knowing this distance, it is impossible to accurately determine the required torque.

5. What factors affect the torque required to tilt a mass?

The torque required to tilt a mass is affected by the mass of the object, the distance from the axis of rotation to the point where the force is applied, and the direction of the force in relation to the axis of rotation. Additionally, the shape and distribution of the mass can also affect the torque required.

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