Blackmarket
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I have looked through so many threads, posts, videos and writeups on this subject and nothing really stuck out that I wanted to pursue. Except maybe two and I have no idea where the posts are now or what site they’re on. But I’ve included a few pics of them and their info.
I’m not super knowledgable with motors and electrical. But enough that I can make my way through some of it. I’ve three different styles of motors at home I’ve looked at using already. And from what I can find online, the target RPM is about 2-5 RPM.
The motors I have at home.
1/3 hp 1725 RPM AC motor: needs too much gear reduction along with chain and sprocket configurations to get me to the final RPM.
110v dayton winch/hoist: this particular winch is 44 RPM, but the drum is part of the gear assembly, made of aluminum and way too many oddball parts and machining needed to make it work. Completely different style than what has been modified to work on other rollers.
Treadmill DC motor and controls: not enough torque at the low RPM’s needed to use this. Chain and sprockets may help, but I don’t want to waste time or money finding out it’s pointless.
The reason I’m interested in these two is, I believe they’ll give me a cleaner and easier (for me) final product
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Dayton gearmotor: 110v 2.8 RPM at full load and 9 RPM at no load. How much torque is needed during bead rolling? I understand as I tighten it down more during the process, it’ll require more torque to turn. Is it going to start off too fast and then slow down as I work? I need a consistent RPM. Am I looking at this incorrectly?
Amazon motor: appears to be the complete package. 110v, Variable speed motor, 0-135 RPM. Reversible direction, small easy to fab coupling to bead roller set up or chain sprocket connection. Add in a momentary on/off foot pedal, perfect. But, I don’t believe it has enough torque for the work needed.
Again, how much torque is required?
Am I over looking or misreading this info?
Anyone have any valuable input or ideas as I’ve already spent a week researching different options and not interested in most. I believe it can be done relatively inexpensive and with easy to obtain parts. Just not sure of the combination.
I’m not super knowledgable with motors and electrical. But enough that I can make my way through some of it. I’ve three different styles of motors at home I’ve looked at using already. And from what I can find online, the target RPM is about 2-5 RPM.
The motors I have at home.
1/3 hp 1725 RPM AC motor: needs too much gear reduction along with chain and sprocket configurations to get me to the final RPM.
110v dayton winch/hoist: this particular winch is 44 RPM, but the drum is part of the gear assembly, made of aluminum and way too many oddball parts and machining needed to make it work. Completely different style than what has been modified to work on other rollers.
Treadmill DC motor and controls: not enough torque at the low RPM’s needed to use this. Chain and sprockets may help, but I don’t want to waste time or money finding out it’s pointless.
The reason I’m interested in these two is, I believe they’ll give me a cleaner and easier (for me) final product
.
Dayton gearmotor: 110v 2.8 RPM at full load and 9 RPM at no load. How much torque is needed during bead rolling? I understand as I tighten it down more during the process, it’ll require more torque to turn. Is it going to start off too fast and then slow down as I work? I need a consistent RPM. Am I looking at this incorrectly?
Amazon motor: appears to be the complete package. 110v, Variable speed motor, 0-135 RPM. Reversible direction, small easy to fab coupling to bead roller set up or chain sprocket connection. Add in a momentary on/off foot pedal, perfect. But, I don’t believe it has enough torque for the work needed.
Again, how much torque is required?
Am I over looking or misreading this info?
Anyone have any valuable input or ideas as I’ve already spent a week researching different options and not interested in most. I believe it can be done relatively inexpensive and with easy to obtain parts. Just not sure of the combination.