kidlizard Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 Hey all those guys that buy 55 gal drums of plastisol. How do you keep it from settling? I was thinking about using a small motor with a long shaft and a small propeller attached to the end. Just let it run all the time or at least a couple hours a day. What is your experiences? Thanks John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeminoleFan Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 John, I bellieve that Chris from Alsworms came up with the best solution. If my memory serves me correctly, he breaks it down into 5 gallon buckets after he mixes the crap out of the drum. Also Scot from SR plastics probably would have some good advice. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmang Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 What is the cost for a 55 gallon drum? That is alot of plastic but I have gone through a ton lately so if the price is right that may be an option for me to consider. Hey kidlizard--maybe we could discuss splitting one?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 Schmang...... One of the guys posted $460.00 including shipping. Of course, that will vary depending on location. It has been over a year since I bought a 55-gallon drum, but I believe I paid $380.00 at the time. Rick..... I have gone away from the large drums for the simple fact that I couldn't keep it mixed properly. I think Scot is your man for this topic. I know he uses some sort of a hose attachment with a pump. I had bought something similar at the time, but it was a super cheap set-up and didn't have enough power to keep the plastic mixed. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidlizard Posted July 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2004 Thanks guys, Shmang, I in contact with another company now. We have to see what we can do with buying power. I will let you know if we decide to get drums and then we can discuss splitting it up. Hope things are going well for everyone!! Do you have a preference in plastisol?? Later John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted July 15, 2004 Report Share Posted July 15, 2004 Scot uses a drill mixer as well as a bilge pump type thing that he moves the plastic from one drum to another empty one. as far as what he is working with he has that in 5 gallon cantainers that he just shakes around ever once in a while. when the 5 is empty he uses the pump to refil it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted July 16, 2004 Report Share Posted July 16, 2004 Watch useing submersible pumps some of them have plastics that are not compatible with the worm plastic. some of the electrical cords will also get eaten away. you can rig up a few different things, but constantly transferring the liquid from one barrel to another then back (you would need 2 pumps) is the best way. Also if you do transfer it or mix it make sure you let the stuff settle a little bit(2 hours) before heating it. the plastic has a way of trapping airbubbles and this will allow them to raise to the top. Delw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Man 1 Posted July 16, 2004 Report Share Posted July 16, 2004 Hey all those guys that buy 55 gal drums of plastisol. How do you keep it from settling? I was thinking about using a small motor with a long shaft and a small propeller attached to the end. Just let it run all the time or at least a couple hours a day. What is your experiences? Thanks John That's how the major manufacturers do it. Motor, shaft, prop. Everything is OEM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted July 16, 2004 Report Share Posted July 16, 2004 scot actually uses 1 pump and transfers it but not constantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
