How is the running torque of a load best described?

The running torque of a load is best described as the torque needed to keep the load in motion. When a load is already in motion, it typically requires a steady amount of torque to counteract any resistive forces such as friction or aerodynamic drag. This running torque is essential for maintaining a constant speed and ensuring that the load continues to operate efficiently within a system.

Understanding the characteristics of running torque helps in selecting appropriate power sources and components in pneumatic systems, allowing for efficient design and control of machinery. In contrast, starting torque pertains to the initial force needed to overcome inertia, static torque relates to conditions when the load is not moving, and torque generated during acceleration involves the transition phase where torque increases as the load speeds up. Each of these other aspects is important for different scenarios but do not define running torque itself.