Friday, May 16, 2008

Re: [papercreters] Re: 55 gallon mixer

Look at Eli's Equipment and some of the others here on the group in the photo section to give you an idea where to start. Then drop them a line thats how I got started you will find most are very helpfull. I jumped from a blender to a 5 gal. to some tows to a fixed place 100 gal. tank on rollers so I can not help much.

Ken

--- On Fri, 5/16/08, Ernie Phelps <eepjr24@gmail.com> wrote:

From: Ernie Phelps <eepjr24@gmail.com>
Subject: [papercreters] Re: 55 gallon mixer
To: papercreters@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, May 16, 2008, 5:11 AM

--- In papercreters@yahoogroups.com, "larystoy" <larystoy@...> wrote: > > Need information on building a stationary 55 gallon mixer. >  > I will be using an old Cushman rear axle to build the mixer with. >  > Questions are: >  > 1. Will a 10 HP gas motor be strong enough to drive it? >  > 2. At what RPM should the mixer blade turn? >    There is a 2 1/2 to 1 ratio in the axle. >    (ie - wheel turns 1 time, axle turns 2 1/2 times)  Hi Larry. I suggest you take a good read through the archives. Here is a good post to start with (links other posts):  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/papercreters/message/2507  No one on the list is likely to have exact answers for your particular situation, since there are many many variables involved (specs of the motor, specs of the axle, type of blade, how blade is mounted, size of drum, voltage and amperage of power available, thickness / content of desired mix, etc). Not trying to discourage you, just the opposite. You will find alot of this information with a few simple experiments, if you let some previous posters experience guide you on the basic safety and other guidelines.  - Ernie   ------------------------------------  Yahoo! Groups Links  <*> To visit your group on the web, go to:     http://groups.yahoo.com/group/papercreters/  <*> Your email settings:     Individual Email | Traditional  <*> To change settings online go to:     http://groups.yahoo.com/group/papercreters/join     (Yahoo! ID required)  <*> To change settings via email:     mailto:papercreters-digest@yahoogroups.com      mailto:papercreters-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com  <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:     papercreters-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com  <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:     http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

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