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Determining specified caster value with nomogram - AR40.20-P-0200-01AC

MODEL 460, 461, 463 Wheelbase 2400 mm 

  1. Enter auxiliary dimension for rear axle (a) vertically into nomogram and at this point draw a line parallel to the existing lines.
  2. Enter supplementary dimension for front axle (b) horizontally in the nomogram and at this point draw a vertical line.
  3. Draw a horizontal line from the intersection point of the two lines and read off the specified caster value (c).

    Nomogram for determining caster specified value (c) depending on the spring travel for a wheel base of 2400 mm 

    Fig 1: Wheel Base Spring Travel Nomogram (2400mm)
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