Archimedes Academy 9: THE SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ARCHIMEDES DRIVE – part 2

In this video, we go deeper into what makes the Archimedes Drive stand out—focusing on torque, lifespan, and mechanical resilience under load. 🛠️

▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 – Intro
0:57– Torque Types & Lifespan
2:50 – Life - Failure mode
5:00– Controlled Degradation
6:14 – Weight & Torque Density
8:41 – Wrap-Up

📌 Part 1: Torque Isn’t Just One Number
There’s rated torque, peak torque, and emergency torque—and each affects lifespan differently.
Higher torque = fewer life cycles

📌 Part 2: Life - Failure mode
With traditional gears, failure means broken steel.
With the Archimedes Drive: it slips instead of breaks: Absorbs shock, Keeps running, Built-in over-torque protection.

📌 Part 3: Predictable Wear vs. Sudden Breakdown
Traditional gear systems often fail without warning.
The Archimedes Drive, by contrast, degrades gradually over time.

📌 Part 4: Why Weight Matters
Adding more metal ≠ better.
The Archimedes Drive delivers:
High torque density
Lower weight & volume
Better energy efficiency

📌 Part 5: Summary – Torque, Rethought
The Archimedes Drive:
✅ Manages torque gracefully
✅ Slips, not breaks
✅ Wears predictably
✅ Maintains strength without bulk

For more info and downloading the slide ⇒https://imsystems.nl/archimedes-acade...

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