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POSITIONER SIZING
GUIDE

SELECTING THE PROPER POSITIONER

Rotational Torque Calculation
  1. Determine total weight of work piece, including fixtures.
  2. Calculate the load center of gravity distance (LOAD C.G.), in inches from the center of the table.
  3. Multiply information from step 1 times the information in step 2 for required rotational torque.
  4. Compare the required rotational torque with the rated rotational torque from the table.
  5. Select a positioner with a rotational torque rating equal to or greater than the required rotational torque.

LOAD X DISTANCE = ROTATIONAL TORQUE REQUIREMENT
(LBS) X (INCHES) = (LBS-INCHES)

 
Tilt Torque Calculation
  1. Determine total weight of work piece, including fixtures.
  2. Calculate the load center of gravity distance (LOAD C.G.), in inches from the table face, including the fixture.
  3. Add inherent overhang distance (INH. OH.) in inches to step 2.
  4. Multiply information from step 1 times the sum of step 2 and step 3 to determine the required tilt torque.
  5. Compare the required tilt torque with the rated tilt torque from the table below.
  6. Select a positioner with a tilt torque rating equal to or greater than the required tilt torque.

LOAD X DISTANCE + INHERENT OVERHANG = TORQUE RATING
(LBS) X (INCHES) + (INH. OH.) = (LBS-INCHES)