Impressive design. What size are the finished bundles...? I'd like to see more pics of you tensioner....
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Impressive design. What size are the finished bundles...? I'd like to see more pics of you tensioner....
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the size is based upon a 5 gallon bucket. I think it is about 11" diameter. Reason being that I can always make bundles with my bucket! Anyway... I will take some more pics of the tensioner without the roll on it, so that it makes more sense. Use what ya got, and I got a pile of grader blade, so that is what the frame is made outta. two advantages. It won't blow over in the wind, it should not break. One major difference from your machine and mine is that my shaft remains stationary and holds the bundle solid. You went with a live shaft and had to place a bearing to support the back of the bundle.
-Pat
and another:
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the size is based upon a 5 gallon bucket. I think it is about 11" diameter. Reason being that I can always make bundles with my bucket! Anyway... I will take some more pics of the tensioner without the roll on it, so that it makes more sense. Use what ya got, and I got a pile of grader blade, so that is what the frame is made outta. two advantages. It won't blow over in the wind, it should not break. One major difference from your machine and mine is that my shaft remains stationary and holds the bundle solid. You went with a live shaft and had to place a bearing to support the back of the bundle.
-Pat
details of tension system
This is going to be about as clear as mud :confused2:
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this shows the end of the shaft with a clip thru the end hole.
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This shows the inside of the cap. There is a pin that the clip is hanging on. the clip keeps the cap from rotating because the pin catches the clip... simple??
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This last pic shows the other end. slightly different scheme. The cap has two long bolts welded to the inside. They are parallel with the shaft and catch the pin that is in the middle of the roll. There are two of them so that the load is balanced and the cap stays straight.
The spring simply puts a preload against the roll, more washers can be added if additional tension is required.
Changing a roll is simple. Remove the spring pin so that there is less tension, and then pull the end pin. swap it out, and replace the pins.
Clear as mudd??:msp_confused:
This is going to be about as clear as mud :confused2:
View attachment 223768
this shows the end of the shaft with a clip thru the end hole.
View attachment 223769
This shows the inside of the cap. There is a pin that the clip is hanging on. the clip keeps the cap from rotating because the pin catches the clip... simple??
View attachment 223771
This last pic shows the other end. slightly different scheme. The cap has two long bolts welded to the inside. They are parallel with the shaft and catch the pin that is in the middle of the roll. There are two of them so that the load is balanced and the cap stays straight.
The spring simply puts a preload against the roll, more washers can be added if additional tension is required.
Changing a roll is simple. Remove the spring pin so that there is less tension, and then pull the end pin. swap it out, and replace the pins.
Clear as mudd??:msp_confused:
