Counter weight
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Counter weight These are necessary to provide traction and balance the weight of the car plus predetermined load, usually 40- 50% of the maximum car load so as to reduce the size of the motor. These are hanged with the help of wire ropes passing over the driving sheave. The weights are in the form of cast iron slabs which are fixed in a frame. The frame is provided with four guide shoes so that the counter weights move vertically within the guide rails.
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Counter weight
These are necessary to provide traction and balance the weight of the car plus predetermined load, usually 40-50% of the maximum car load so as to reduce the size of the motor.
These are hanged with the help of wire ropes passing over the driving sheave.
The weights are in the form of cast iron slabs which are fixed in a frame.
The frame is provided with four guide shoes so that the counter weights move vertically within the guide rails.
