Special Tools For Jobs

[techjoeb]

Maybe just a pair of bolt cutters? 

[techjoeb]

I want to see what one looks like. I have never worked on one. Do you have an example? 

[izzygreen]

I am expecting the planetary puller any day now, I’ll upload a pic once I get it, or were you talking about the mixer itself?

[techjoeb]

I know what the mixers look like but the special tools are what I’m interested in. I used to work at a manufacturer and I would ask the engineers, “How are they going to get to that screw?” or “How are they going to get that out?”. The look on their face after they realize they just designed a need for a special tool or even have to redesign the unit itself is priceless. 

[john]

It’s sort of funny to read “anyone” that has used a bulk roller chain. 
Yeah, let me just break out my Rockwell Turbo Encabulator. 

“Turbo Encabulator” the Original – YouTube 

[fixbear]

Damn, my boots aren’t that high.

[john]

I’m not familiar with that phrase. I was just “breaking” your chain. 
Hope it didn’t come off the wrong way!

[fixbear]

John B (Parts Town Admin) wrote:

 

. I was just “breaking” your chain. 

Good one.  Just my farm back round and how deep it can be.

[techjoeb]

It grease seal tool in action. 

[fixbear]

The new polypac seals that have been coming in since the late eighties where developed by Parker Hannfin first for high pressure hydraulics and now for shaft seals etc. They are a big difference from the old neoprene lip seal, but are more precise and stiffer.    We used to heat them in hot water to make it easier to install inside a captive groove. Especially smaller ones.  But they do prevent any loss of oil.  Chemical engineering has come a long way.