lure_learning Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 I am trying to fabricate a mixer for my sta-warm 2-quart pot. I am not sure of the torque necessary for stirring plastisol. Anyone have a recommendation? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 Sorry I don't have the answer. :oops: But something to consider is that during the 1st stage of cooking, the plastics physical properties change. The liquid turns into a thick gel. That would be the highest torque needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 I don't have the answer either, but how about a bbq rotisserie motor? Seems pretty torquey, and slow enough that you won't slosh. Gotta be torque in those things to turn a big bird or roast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 Pop just posted a thread about a new pot by Wenesco: http://www.tackleunderground.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=5631 Why not call them and tell them you're concerned that the stirrer may not be able to handle a full load, and ask how powerful the stirrer is? Or...just be honest, and ask what the torque rating is on the stirrer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 MoJo your a genius, that would work perfectly, they also have 2 speeds. it wouldnt mix it to fast causeing bubbles either. Good thinking Delw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 I guess you would need 2 speeds, depending on the rotation. Some rotisseries are 2 to 3 rpm. Mighty slow for plastic! Might want to kick it up to 8 or 10 rpm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 Maybe a motor controled by a riostat so that you can gradually increase the speed as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lure_learning Posted May 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 thanks guys I was planning on an rpm of 20-50 but I don't know the kind of torque needed to stir this stuff without a problem. help please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
