New system for Elevation

During the Kirill wind storm on 14th of January 2007 I have lost my gears for Elevation and Azimuth. After couple weeks I got all parts and can to start repairing of whole system. On following pictures you can see first progress in this case.

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This gear including TR36 screw with 3 ton load in vertical, with full length. Engine is three phase 0,37 kW.

Previous system with satellite actuator. Screw inside is totally damaged. I am looking forward  for the Moon again.

New gear and engine installed.

Now I am working on azimuth gear, which including also moving screw but much stronger. 8 ton in vertical and 2000mm length. I will inform in next days and public also description of that. I hope that junior will draw all schematics in Cad.

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