Hi all,
Hopefully this will be a simple one, but was looking for some advice on chain drives. We have a drive system which is comprised of: 15HP variable speed DC motor -> Right angle 12:1 gear box -> 23T to 44T sprocket reduction. Total reduction of ~23:1
The issue we have is that the 12:1...
Hi, hopefully someone can clarify something for me. The application is the use of a cement mixer as a vessel to mix compost (on my father's farm). The drum of the mixer must rotate at a slow speed (~3rpm) and is powered by a hydraulic motor. Three different pumps have been used so far on the...
Hi all,
Not sure if this is the best area to post this, but here goes. I'm working at a large smelting facility. The tap hole at the slag end of our furnace has the typical method of plugging/opening. That is, a clay gun as well as a drill rod in a single unit. However, while the slag is...
Hello, I'm a Mechanical intern and I have a (hopefully) simple question. The plant where I'm working uses a an auger to sample bulk material that we receive. The auger is powered by a hydraulic motor that is mounted on a frame, and the frame can be attached to the boom on the CAT loader. The...
Hi All,
I've been looking through the forums for quite a while now for any relevant info on my problem and this seemed like the most appropriate place to post. I'm presently doing a workterm at a smelting facility that receives many various "custom feeds", these feeds need to be sampled in...
