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K. Kilian

05-03-2004 19:56:33




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Just wondering if there were any hammermills made to run off an electric motor, rather than a tractor belt? Am interested in finding one for grinding ear corn, but would rather not have to hook up a tractor each time.




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INCase

05-05-2004 05:15:55




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 Re: Hammermill Questions in reply to K. Kilian, 05-03-2004 19:56:33  
you'll need a big motor with power supply to run it. A modern day feed grinder/mixer (hammermill) will take 7hp just to turn the mixing auger in the tank under load(full tank of feed) (I used to tested them) you could push 70hp on the mill if you feed it heavy. depending on the model you'll most likely have to connect the motor either to the PTO or directly where the PTO mounts as there are (could be) several jack shafts running different things that run off the main jack shaft.
If you have a regular stand alone hammermill (no tank) it could be easier but will still require some HP. It has been done, in fact I think some of the companys (only 1-2 left Gehl,and ??) used to make a "stationary unit" kit for feed mills to do just what your looking at. I would think the cost of a 50-70HP elec motor would make the tractor hitch/unhitch hassle look pretty good. Good luck and have fun.

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paul

05-04-2004 20:17:35




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 Re: Hammermill Questions in reply to K. Kilian, 05-03-2004 19:56:33  
A pto mixer mill might end up being cheaper.

--->Paul



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JMS/MN

05-04-2004 11:42:04




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 Re: Hammermill Questions in reply to K. Kilian, 05-03-2004 19:56:33  
Commercial feed mills have electric motors on their mills. As long as you get the right speed with proper pulleys, and have enough hp, it certainly works. One concern is using explosion-proof motors- because of the dust being generated by the grinding process.



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MK

05-03-2004 23:26:48




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 Re: Hammermill Questions in reply to K. Kilian, 05-03-2004 19:56:33  

I believe Renn Mfg builds electric hammermills or hook a big enough motor to your pto. My neighbor has a 60hp electric motor turning his silo blower on the pto and works very well.



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Stan - Florida

05-03-2004 20:32:05




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 Re: Hammermill Questions in reply to K. Kilian, 05-03-2004 19:56:33  
I can't help with the techical details (pulley diameters, etc.) but replacing the pulley with V-Belt pulleys should do the job. I would think you'd need at least a triple V-Belt pulley to do the job, however. A modern-day timing belt might do the job as well.

The local Co-Op elevator had a couple of big hammermills powered by electric motors back in the '50s, and my uncle had a Buick straight-eight engine hooked to his hammermill...had a straight pipe on it and was a sweet-sounding machine, especially under load.

Hopefully some engineering talent will see your post and be able to help with technical specifics.

Stan Huff
Melbourne, FL

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