peter lena 8,589 #1 Posted October 30, 2022 just added , chains , my vacuum weight rotors , on to 6" angle steel to slot fit on rotor , lubricate the slot fit and its instantly trapped , use sweco sifter vibrator pad spring on my seat center , bolt on a size to size fit rubber snubber to trap and hold spring . another experiment , also regularly use springs to chase / maintain tire chain installation and use . 100 lb rotors , works for me . pete 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,813 #2 Posted October 30, 2022 Wait… what is that drum for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,589 #3 Posted October 30, 2022 @ pullstart , also have one of those rotors in a 200 lb size , that is a beast , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,178 #4 Posted October 30, 2022 ds 36 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Wait… what is that drum for? Just weight, right? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,813 #5 Posted October 30, 2022 42 minutes ago, peter lena said: @ pullstart , also have one of those rotors in a 200 lb size , that is a beast , pete What were their original uses? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,503 #6 Posted October 30, 2022 Dead weight... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,589 #7 Posted October 30, 2022 @Pullstart BUSCH VACUUM PUMPS were used to vacuum draw product from industrial exchangers , we had buildings that were always using them , the slots on the rotor held a carbon fiber . food grade insert , unit was horizontally mounted in a water jacketed steel sleeve , as it spun the carbon blades, would fling out to the sleeve and make a vacuum seal . allowing you to extract tons of product . PFIZER made many food grade concentrates , like caffeine , artificial hoops for beer , penicillin . we had metal bins for every kind of metal . and glass , running non stop 24/7 , being in maintenance , we were constantly rebuilding and replacing equipment . getting a pass for used metal was not a problem , used to regularly dive glass lined tanks , 2000 k size , for inspection and patch work . what I used to do , pete 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 3,068 #8 Posted October 31, 2022 Excellent info @peter lena. I know similar pumps out of manure or slurry tankers and many pneumatic motors use the same kind of setup. Well atleast with a metal rotor with plastic or carbon fiber vanes in it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,589 #9 Posted October 31, 2022 @sjoemie himself , agree with that , when you are dealing with production / product output , its incredible what can be put out on a consistent basis . thanks , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,296 #10 Posted October 31, 2022 Pete - good repurposing of a scrap 100 LB part for added traction. Takes up a lot less room that 100 LBs of feathers, too!! Are your rear tires fluid filled?? That makes a huge difference - and puts the weight where it is not an added burden the the Unidrive axle bearings / seals... I add about 100 LBs of lead ingots to the toolbox under the seat on the 854 8 speed for the winter, makes a difference... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,589 #11 Posted November 7, 2022 @ri702bill don't have fluid filled tire / wheel set up , that rust issue is something that stops me from doing that , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,296 #12 Posted November 7, 2022 5 hours ago, peter lena said: @ri702bill don't have fluid filled tire / wheel set up , that rust issue is something that stops me from doing that , pete You need Heavy Duty tubes in the tires - no regrets, a C series rear tire holds 4-1/2 gallons of liquid - ww juice or RV antifreeze - 7 lbs per gallon - leave a small air space - mount the chains, inflate to 15-20 PSI - golden!! I run the filled front tires all year long - no issues. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonytoro416 1,033 #13 Posted March 1, 2023 I use the rim guard beet juice little more expensive but no rust no freezing and it’s like 11 pound per gallon. I think my 23x10.50-12 held close to 7 gallons each. I know I bought 15 gallons and had a few gallons left over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonytoro416 1,033 #14 Posted March 1, 2023 Just now, Tonytoro416 said: I use the rim guard beet juice little more expensive but no rust no freezing and it’s like 11 pound per gallon. I think my 23x10.50-12 held close to 7 gallons each. I know I bought 15 gallons and had a few gallons left over. I have never used tubes with the beet juice either. I haven’t any any problems Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 444 #15 Posted March 2, 2023 On 10/30/2022 at 6:37 PM, peter lena said: @Pullstart BUSCH VACUUM PUMPS were used to vacuum draw product from industrial exchangers , we had buildings that were always using them , the slots on the rotor held a carbon fiber . food grade insert , unit was horizontally mounted in a water jacketed steel sleeve , as it spun the carbon blades, would fling out to the sleeve and make a vacuum seal . allowing you to extract tons of product . PFIZER made many food grade concentrates , like caffeine , artificial hoops for beer , penicillin . we had metal bins for every kind of metal . and glass , running non stop 24/7 , being in maintenance , we were constantly rebuilding and replacing equipment . getting a pass for used metal was not a problem , used to regularly dive glass lined tanks , 2000 k size , for inspection and patch work . what I used to do , pete I knew that............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
