Moving feed tanks

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Need move and rebuild a bunch of feed tanks. Normally a chain though the tank to a 4x4 on the bottom is enough... but invariably the flanges will get bent up. The hatch often gets bent out of round, especially when lifting.  For the bottom lift I designed a plug that keeps even pressure on the flange. For the top settled on a car tire and a plate. Image 1: Lower lift flangeImage 2: Upper centering support flangeImage 3: Tacked lower portionImage 4: With centering ring in placeImage 5: Welded lower portion Attached Images
Reply:Here are the photos of the upper centering flange. I got the tire from the tire shop across the street. It took some digging to find a doughnut spare that was 22" in diameter. The weight of the assembly should keep it in place while using it.Image 1: The doughnut tire and the 24" flange I cut on the cncImage 2: Installed flange plateImage 3: From the back sideImage 4: Testing the fit in a new hatchImage 5: Hatch and centering flange Attached Images
Reply:This new setup works great. Better than expected.Image 1: Installing the upper centering flangeImage 2: Start of the lift, the lower flange is pulled up and tight.Image 3: Lower the tankImage 4: Tank almost downThe tire was key. I can't believe we didn't think of this years ago  Attached Images
Reply:Wow! That's ingenious! Do you anchor the top bumper on the chain?"The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it." - Thomas Jefferson If the Lights are a Flashin', STAY OFF the tracks!!! It might be me at the Throttle...
Reply:You always have to take a little time to think things out and not rush in and damage something. You did just that and you gota love it when a plan comes together. Great solution. You do nice work.
Reply:you need to patent that one brutha
Reply:Originally Posted by MaverikWow! That's ingenious! Do you anchor the top bumper on the chain?
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Reply:Originally Posted by mla2ofusYou da man, FH!! That's usin' the ol' thinkerbean.
Reply:Great fixtures, and the chain keeper idea has many applications on fixed chain holes too.That tire idea would make one serious plumbers or purge plug, and tires come in many diameters.I'll never purge anything that big, but a center plate with a thick gasket (or silicone if there's time to cure) would seal easily and allow for a gas fitting.
Reply:Originally Posted by farmallGreat fixtures, and the chain keeper idea has many applications on fixed chain holes too.That tire idea would make one serious plumbers or purge plug, and tires come in many diameters.I'll never purge anything that big, but a center plate with a thick gasket (or silicone if there's time to cure) would seal easily and allow for a gas fitting.
Reply:forhire... I'm confused.  are you using the tight fit of the tire to lift the entire silo?  (along the lines of when you lift the lower plate it hits the tire sidewall, and increases the tire outer diameter a little to create a tight fit?)  That would make me just a bit nervous.  Why wouldn't you make the lower metal plate larger then the opening, then slice off just enough on two sides to allow it to slip into the silo.  In Ascii art the shape would be (__) .  Thin enough to fit thru the hole, but with a large enough OD to catch metal to metal in the case of emergency.  That way, if the tire slipped out of position in the middle of the move, nobody will be hurt by the silo crash to the ground.  I will say, after looking at your postings in general.. you make the neatest stuff.  (When I read your stuff, I'm always thinking, wow, wish I'd thought of that. some guys get all the interesting problems to solve...) Thanks for sharing. --zip
Reply:Originally Posted by zipzitI'm confused.  are you using the tight fit of the tire to lift the entire silo?  (along the lines of when you lift the lower plate it hits the tire sidewall, and increases the tire outer diameter a little to create a tight fit?)  That would make me just a bit nervous.
Reply:Nice work!But why the hell doesn't the manufacturer put pick points on them in the first place?mens agitat molem
Reply:Originally Posted by ncfhNice work!But why the hell doesn't the manufacturer put pick points on them in the first place?
Reply:Originally Posted by forhireThe lower plate is larger than the tank opening.
Reply:Originally Posted by zipzitThis is probably a dumb question, but if the round lower plate is larger than the tank opening, how do you get it inside the tank in the first place?
Reply:Consider sending tip and pics to Farm Show magazine. It would be a good fit for the many projects they publish.http://www.farmshow.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by farmallConsider sending tip and pics to Farm Show magazine. It would be a good fit for the many projects they publish.
Reply:Your handling jig is applicable to small and large operators, it's SAFER than "chain around wood", you have the pics, send 'em in!