We worked with a business partner to fabricate two 12-inch diameter rotary test kilns and base assemblies with drive systems designed for interchangeable drums of different materials for product validation.
Project Overview
Project Specifications
Drums Qty (2)
- 12” Diameter Drum
- 304SS – 3/8” Thick
- C-276 – 3/8” thick
- Elliptical Tank head with threaded pipe stub
- Mounted tires and sprocket
- Sprocket mounts and tire keepers welded to drum
- Machined ends for Seals
Base Assemblies Qty (2)
- 30” wide x 250” Long
- 2 Sets of outriggers to vary drum slope in both directions for validation testing
- Supports with drawers for mounting feeder and discharge collector
- 2HP SEW gearmotor and VFD for 1-10 RPM operation (460V)
- Spring Loaded idler adjustment for proper chain tension
- Shop start-up, testing, and alignment to ensure proper mechanical operation
Project Images
Chemical Kiln Base frame
Machining a Drum
Mounting Tire & Sprocket to Chemical Drum
