Calculating Torque for an Auger-Powered Ball Pushing Application

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The discussion focuses on calculating the torque required for a DC motor to power an auger that pushes balls weighing 0.5 lbs with a desired pressure of 2.5 lbs. The motor should operate at 1500-1800 RPM. Participants are asked to provide formulas for torque calculation in inch-pounds, considering the specified weight and pressure. A basic drawing of the auger specifications is provided for reference. The request emphasizes the need for detailed formulas to assist in the calculations.
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I am developing an application with an auger (a type of drill bit ) in which this auger will be pushing balls up a tube. The weight of the balls equals about .5 lbs but I would like to have 2.5lbs of pressure applied to them. The auger will be powered by a DC motor and I need to figure out the torque rating needed for this motor to push this kind of weight in inch pounds. The motor needs to spin at 1500-1800 RPM if that is helpful. Does anyone have a formula or formulas for calculating something like this? Attached is a basic drawing of the auger specs and what it looks like. If the image does not show, it is located at www.develonet.com/auger1.GIF[/URL]
Please detail your formula if you have one.
Thanks a ton!
 
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