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Figuring pulley ratios VS. rpm speed??

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huntersridge

Agricultural
Feb 28, 2007
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I am building a 4'w X 6'h " tumbler, which will be turning at 18 RPM's. If I am using an electric motor that spins at 1,800 rpm's what would be the best set-up to turn the drum down to a spinning speed of 18 RPM's?

I have thought of using multiple pulleys but have no idea on how to figure out what the ratio would be and how many pulleys would be need. I also thought of running the belt around the entire 6' diameter drum. I would like some input on what the best way to do this would be (efficiently and financially).

Thank you,

Jim Roberts
huntersridge2887@hotmail.com
 
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