Rotating a 340cm long cylinder with 100 Kg weight on it

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The discussion focuses on the challenge of rotating a 340cm long metallic cylinder weighing 100 kg, which has two additional 50 kg cylinders welded at a 90-degree angle. The user seeks advice on how to achieve a slow, unidirectional rotation of this assembly. Key considerations include the method of rotation and the mechanical setup required to support the weight and ensure stability during the process.

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Dear pros,

I need to rotate a 340cm long metallic cylinder , on this cylinder i have two other cylinders welded with a 90degree angle(50 kg each cylinder) so the whole thing will look like that : TT

Any ideas?

Thank You
 
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The_RaT said:
Dear pros,

I need to rotate a 340cm long metallic cylinder , on this cylinder i have two other cylinders welded with a 90degree angle(50 kg each cylinder) so the whole thing will look like that : TT

Any ideas?

Thank You

Rotate in which direction? How fast? Is this related to your recent car turntable question thread?
 
No has nothing to do with the turntable thing :)

i attached two photos i hope they can show the movement !

the rotation should be slow, and in one direction!

thanks
 

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