My set up is as follows...
A roller mill with a 45degree unloader boot, attached to a 20 foot rigid auger with a simple tube clamp. The auger is inside a 4" galvanized tube, with the motor mounted to the top on a braket. The motor drives the auger shaft by a belt drive system. The 4" tube is suspended in the air by two chains attached to the motor mount and with two floor mounted brakets at 3' and 8'.
When i turn on the motor it emmediatley begins to vibrate and eventually becomes violent at which point i need to turn it off.
Is this a common problem that can be solved with additional supports or does it seem like the auger is possible bent? It is clearly scrapping the inside of the pipe, but i assume this is neccesary for the transfering of grain.
any insight would be appreciated, i really need to get this under control as soon as possible.
A roller mill with a 45degree unloader boot, attached to a 20 foot rigid auger with a simple tube clamp. The auger is inside a 4" galvanized tube, with the motor mounted to the top on a braket. The motor drives the auger shaft by a belt drive system. The 4" tube is suspended in the air by two chains attached to the motor mount and with two floor mounted brakets at 3' and 8'.
When i turn on the motor it emmediatley begins to vibrate and eventually becomes violent at which point i need to turn it off.
Is this a common problem that can be solved with additional supports or does it seem like the auger is possible bent? It is clearly scrapping the inside of the pipe, but i assume this is neccesary for the transfering of grain.
any insight would be appreciated, i really need to get this under control as soon as possible.
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