A Mechanical Device for the Measurement of Blade-to-Wall Clearances in Enclosed Vertical Mixing Machines

Abstract

A description is given of the device developed for use with a 10-gallon vertical mixer of figure-of-eight design fitted with two equispeed semi- helical solid blades rotating in fixed bearings. Blade-to-wall clearances are approximately 5 mm. High spots are detected from a linear reproduction of clearances on a paper record. The device can readily be used for a wide range of blade sizes and clearances. Risk of detachment from the blade is slight and resultant damage unlikely due to lightness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA026985

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  • R. Durrant

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  • Ground and Sea Platforms
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  • Adhesives
  • Assembly
  • Cable Assemblies
  • Calibration
  • Clearances
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  • Machines
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Materials
  • Measurement
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  • Patent Applications
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  • Physics

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