corrosionman
Mechanical
We often balance 3 ton rollers to G 6.3 and G 1.0
We now are asked to balance a 6 ton drum which has a vertical spindle spinning at 120 rpm. It is approx 18 feet high 10 feet dia and hangs in a thrust bearing at the top end from where it is driven. The bottom end is restrained by a roller bearing allowing vertical movement. I am trying to decide if the normal balance considerations apply to this situation. The spindle is solidly made and the drum itself is 4 mm sheet steel with radial stiffeners. Any comments will be greatly appreciated - - whether critical or cautionary .
We now are asked to balance a 6 ton drum which has a vertical spindle spinning at 120 rpm. It is approx 18 feet high 10 feet dia and hangs in a thrust bearing at the top end from where it is driven. The bottom end is restrained by a roller bearing allowing vertical movement. I am trying to decide if the normal balance considerations apply to this situation. The spindle is solidly made and the drum itself is 4 mm sheet steel with radial stiffeners. Any comments will be greatly appreciated - - whether critical or cautionary .