Predator Arm Motion/Range Testing

by srl on January 5, 2022

Posted by Mark Pauline: Christopher Brooks explains a test program for the arm. We are checking to make sure that the counterweight (which had to be added after the high-pressure cylinder was installed) is working correctly. Seems ok.

Predator Arm Test

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