Theo

[Theodorus]

Hi!

I am from South Africa and have built a tow behind vibrating roller.

The drum is 1 metre high and 2 metres long

I have a eccentric weighted shaft running through the middle of the drum.

What I would like to know is at what speed must this eccentric weighted shaft turn and does it matter if it turns clockwise or anti clockwise

I intend using 2 cylinder Deutz engine to drive via fan belts and a PTO clutch

The whole unit weighs + 3 ton

All advice is appreciated.

[Bob Rooks]

Pictures would be extremely helpful. Is the Deutz engine mounted on the roller assembly?

[Theodorus]

Hi! Bob

The motor is mounted on the rear of the frame.

I have removed the motor at this stage as the belts kept on coming off etc. etc.

Due to the above mentioned belt problems I have decided to fit a PTO clutch.

I will take photo's and will try to post them but I am not to clued up when it comes to posting on forums, espeicially pictures.
Kind Regards.
Theo.

[Bob Rooks]

Above the reply box, select the fourth icon from the left (a little tree in a box) and follow instructions. It's really pretty easy if you already have the images on your computer.
I think it was a wise choice to remove the engine from the frame, unless it was extremely isolated. Which could account for having belt issues.