This is used when the rotator has a speedometer enabled, to give a dimension to calculate the speed.
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For tracked vehicles and trains this can be changed to any value with the goal of getting an accurate speed reading.
Should only be used for rotators whose rotation speed has a direct correlation with ground speed.
Should be turned off for boat and plane propellers.
If this is not defined, the inner axle node will be used.
It should be located in the center of the wheel, where the center of the brake disc would be located. It should be heavy enough for the desired braking power.
The torqueCoupling node should be defined either at the differential, or differential output node.
As with nodeArm/Coupling, nodes that are heavier and further apart will allow for more torque to be transmitted before running into stability issues.
If torqueCoupling or torqueArm are not defined, the game will default to not generating drivetrain torque reactions.
This node should be located on the same structure as the torqueCoupling, and not move compared to it during typical driving. The engine itself, axle, or suspension subframes can be decent choices depending on the suspension and powertrain layout.
As with nodeArm/Coupling, nodes that are heavier and further apart will allow for more torque to be transmitted before running into stability issues.
If torqueCoupling or torqueArm is not defined, the game will default to not generating drivetrain torque reactions.
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Will default to one of the axle nodes if not defined.
Should be part of the same structure as torqueCoupling and torqueArm, and not move compared to them during typical driving. The engine itself, axle, or suspension subframes can be decent choices depending on the suspension and powertrain layout.
As with nodeArm/Coupling, nodes that are heavier and further apart will allow for more torque to be transmitted before running into stability issues.
This node should also not form a line between it, torqueArm2 and torqueCoupling.
Used by the thermals calculations, and affects the heat capacity of the rotors, their maximum operating temperature, along with how quickly they cool down.
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Grading beams are popular excavator attachments in the construction and landscaping industries, designed to increase the speed and precision of your grading and levelling projects. In this blog post, we're going to dive into the top 5 frequently asked questions about excavator grading beams and shed some light on multiple areas, including the best materials to use, compatibility with couplers, suitability for use on micro machines and more.
Excavator grading beams can be used with a whole range of materials but usually work best with smaller aggregates, such as topsoil, sand, gravel and crushed tarmac. They pretty much work with all type 1 and type 2 aggregates. If you can grade it with your standard grading bucket, then chances are you can grade it with your grading beam too! Some of the best uses are levelling gravel on driveways or pavements, grading out the top soil on a garden ready for planting or turfing, or even spreading wood chippings on a children's playground.
The decision to use a grading beam or a grading bucket largely depends on the nature of the project and your desired outcome. Grading beams are excellent for precise grading and levelling tasks, especially on larger surfaces or expansive areas. They achieve a smooth and even finish so if precision is essential, grading beams are your best choice. Your grading beam is more suitable for tasks that involve moving large volumes of loose materials, although you can also grade with your bucket too - either with the bottom of the bucket or the flat edge. If you're wanting to grade larger areas than the grading beam is your best options otherwise you will start to wear down your bucket. The grading beam is made of thicker and more heavy duty steel so will withstand your grading jobs for much longer.
Yes, you can use your grading beam with a quick coupler. In fact, we would recommend it! Chances are if you're using a grading beam, you're also using a range of other attachments to help complete your projects, such as a ripper tooth or rake riddle bucket. So, using your grading beam on your quick coupler means you can quickly and easily switch between attachments when needed. Not only does this reduce your downtime so you can get your projects completed faster, but it also stops the manual handling needed to manually fit your buckets and attachments to your digger.
No, most manufacturers do not make a grading beam with the option to add a bolt on cutting edge. Due to the size of the attachment, adding a bolt on blade to cover the entire underside of your beam would be too heavy for mini diggers to handle. As well as being too heavy, the blade would also hang below the bottom of the beam so you would no longer have the flat bottom desired to level out your material. However, you do not need to worry about your grading beam wearing down, these attachments are made with excessive wear in mind. There are built stronger than your standard excavator attachments to help prevent this wear.
This question is slightly more tricky to answer because it depends. As mentioned above, the grading beam is a heavier attachment than some of your standard attachments like digging buckets and grading buckets. This means it's easier to push your machine to the limit of its capabilities. For more skilled operators or operators who have been using excavators for a long time, you will be able to tell when your excavator is struggling and being pushed beyond it's limit. We would recommend to use your judgement as to whether the grading beam is suitable for you or not. We have numerous customers who operate micro excavators with our grading beams and have no issues with machine power or performance, a great example being ALS landscaping who frequently use their Rhinox grading beam on a micro excavator for those projects with more limited working space. If you do not extend to the full reach of your arm and work within a closer parameter to the machine, your grading beam will perform as desired.
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