Bin Bench

Quick field tools for grain bin work

TOOLS INDEX
5 LISTED

Tools

Sukup Layout

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Pick diameter, rings and vents. Gives the bin radius, roof height, roof panel layout, door, floor, and platform and stair layouts, on sheets you can print.

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Auger Drive Calculator

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Motor RPM, motor sheave and auger pulley give you auger RPM. Add a gearbox ratio and center distance for the V-belt size. Keep several setups in tabs to compare.

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Leg Drive Calculator

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Motor RPM, sheaves, gearbox ratio and head pulley give you head shaft RPM and belt speed in FPM, plus the V-belt size. Keep several setups in tabs to compare.

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Bin Planner

In progress

Pick a diameter and rings and get close numbers for any size: radius, sheets per ring, anchor bolt circle and wall height. Type in exact numbers from the manual when you have them.

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Bin Capacity

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Diameter, sheet height, rings high and roof slope give bushels, tons and pounds. Handles hopper bottoms and a grain peak.

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Triangle Solver

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Enter any three values (sides or angles) and it solves the rest. Shows the angle, area, perimeter and pitch for right triangles.

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Auger Motor Size

In progress

Auger size (4 to 14 in), length and angle give the HP and motor size, based on the AGI table. Add a pulley or sheave for matching sizes. Handles moisture and soybeans.

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