Material Flow Bulk Processing Industrial Product Application Bulletins

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Industrial and Bulk Material Flow Application Bulletins

VIBCO Vibrators for Bins, Hoppers, Chutes, Feeders and Silos are Shakin' Things Up, Down and Out!

VIBCO Vibrators promote flow from bins and hoppers for all types of material - large aggregate to find sand, powders, flakes, pills, bottle caps, asphalt, flour, salts, cement... you name it, VIBCO helps it flow.

How do they work? Check out the video below to see some of the ways that VIBCO Vibrators solve problems. Simply put, VIBCO Vibrators break the friction that holds material in place and creates all sorts of challenges like ratholes, bridges, clogs, jams, and sticking.

Tell us About Your Material Flow Problem Today so you can stop using a sledge hammer and start using VIBCO Vibrators!

ABS 4-5 Storage Silo Application Bulletin

Two VIBCO Air Cannons were installed at various heights on cone of storage silo. The sawdust was continously knocked loose during unloading eliminating bridging problems in the cone.

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SPWT-21 Bin Application Bulletin

After installing two VIBCO SPWT-21 Small Impact Electric Vibrators on both side of bin. The vibrators work as needed and dust drops to rotary valve when in service. Material now flows freely to rotary valve and there has been an increase in production.

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2P-800 Screen Application Bulletin

A VIBCO 2P-800 Heavy Duty Electric Vibrator was installed at the top of the hopper allowing the sand to fall though the mesh screen. No more cleaning off of the screen and therefore no interruptions in production.

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2P-150 Screen Application Bulletin

A customer was having problems with material not falling through the screen, especially if there were lumps or excess moisture. This constantly required someone to physically lift up the screen a few inches and drop it back in place. For a short period of time, this allowed the product to fall through the screen.

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VS-100 Belt Feeder Application Bulletin

VIBCO’s VS-100 Silent Pneumatic Turbine Vibrator was installed on the belt feeder, right at the lane reduction area. It produced the right amount of vibration to keep the bottles in line so that they fed through to the indexing area without getting hung up. The result was a dramatic reduction in feeder downtime, virtually zero broken bottles, and the risk of injury from broken glass was eliminated.

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US-450 Feeder Tubes Application Bulletin

After installing the VIBCO Model US-450 High Frequency Electric Vibrator the customer received the following benefits: their feeder design works properly, increased production flow, did not lose time or money, they gained it.

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SVRWS-6500 Railroad Car Application Bulletin

A VIBCO SVRWS-6500 High Frequency Pneumatic Vibrator was mounted onto the car hopper. At just 85 dB at one meter, it immediately eliminated the noise problem. The high-frequency vibration greatly improved material flow. The high-frequency rotation also allows the vibrator to self-tighten into the railcar vibrator pocket, so more vibratory force is transmitted to the railcar.

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HF-3500 Railroad Car Application Bulletin

Because this customer already had an existing hydraulic line set up on the mobile unloader, VIBCO engineers recommended the VIBCO HF-3500 “Big Buster” Hydraulic Vibrator. The vibrator was attached to the side of the hopper and 25 ft. lines were used to connect it to the hydraulic power supply. They have now increased the overall efficiency of their process.

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CCW-5000 Railroad Car Application Bulletin

The plant manager knew about VIBCO’s CCW-5000 Silent Pneumatic Rotary Piston Railroad Car Shaker and called to request a FREE 10-Day product trial. VIBCO immediately sent the CCW-5000 out to the site where it was installed to remedy the noise problem. And they worked faster and better and didn’t require maintenance.

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SVRWS-6500 Railroad Car Application Bulletin

A VIBCO SVRWS-6500 High Frequency Pneumatic Railroad Car Shaker was attached to the side of the railcar hopper. The vibrator prevents grain from sticking and clogging and helps to ensure a complete empty every time. Using a railcar vibrator also eliminates the need to bang on the sides of the car - saving labor time, injury, and reducing costly repairs.

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SPWT-80 Hopper Application Bulletin

By attaching VIBCO’s SPWT-80 Small Impact Electric Vibrator to the side of the hopper, the material no longer bridges inside. It is now a continuous flow through the spout creating greater production with no more lost man-hours or any further damage to the hopper.

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SPR-60 Hopper Application Bulletin

VIBCO’s SPR-60 Small Impact Vibrator was installed on the sloping side of the hopper to provide the right amount of vibration to keep the carbon powder moving freely. The result was a complete elimination of the need to hammer on the side of the hopper or manually clear clogs.

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SPR-21 Hopper Application Bulletin

VIBCO’s SPR-21 Small Impact Electric Vibrator was mounted onto the base of the hopper and immediately regulated the flow of inoculant through the hopper. Adding the vibrator eliminated the need to waste time banging on the hopper and ensured an even and correct distribution of inoculant.

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SCR-500 Conveyor Application Bulletin

A VIBCO SCR-500 Adjustable Speed & Force Vibrator was mounted to the underside of the conveyor. Now the chocolate and marshmallow spread evenly and consistently, resulting in a higher-quality product with a much lower rejection rate. The adjustable speed gave the customer the ability to tailor the vibrator speed for optimum results.

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SCR-100 Hopper Application Bulletin

They installed VIBCO’s Model SCR-100 Adjustable Speed and Force Electric Vibrator to the side of the hopper. It produced the right amount of vibration to keep a continuous flow of apples with no more lost product or man-hours.

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SPRT-21 Hopper Application Bulletin

A VIBCO SPRT-21 Small Impact Electric Vibrator was installed on the side of the chute - along with a timer and foot switch. The vibrator can be activated during the filling cycle to get material whenever needed. Bags are now filled with the correct amount of material and the chute no longer clogs. Output has increased significantly because employees no longer need to manually add or remove material from improperly filled bags.

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SCR-60 Feeder Application Bulletin

A VIBCO Application Engineer recommended that the customer install a VIBCO SCR-60 Adjustable Speed and Force Electric Vibrator above the feeder chute. The adjustability enabled the customer to get the right amount of vibration to ensure that the eggs aligned properly without breaking. Preventing breakage greatly reduced product waste and eliminated a source of costly and time-consuming clean up.

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MLT-SS-130 Feeder Application Bulletin

VIBCO engineers recommended installing the VIBCO MLT-SS-130 Stainless Steel Turbine Vibrator. It was mounted to an existing platform attached to the transition cone. Stainless steel was necessary for the sanitary requirements of the food industry.

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FBS-160 Loading Spout Application Bulletin

VIBCO’s FBS-160 Silent Pneumatic Turbine Vibrators were installed on the cement loading spouts and provided the needed vibration for consistent flow. There was an immediate and significant reduction in noise, allowing employees in the next room to speak on the phone without interruption. The customer was so pleased with the results that they have purchased additional VIBCO vibrators for other applications in the facility.

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DC-450 Hopper Application Bulletin

VIBCO’s Model DC-450T 12 Volt Battery Operated Vibrator was mounted at the base of the delivery hopper to keep material flowing and prevent build-up. The remote control switch allows the vibrator to be activated on demand. The customer has realized much greater batch accuracy and productivity while reducing lost man-hours.

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BVS-570 Heat Mount Application Bulletin

VIBCO engineers recommended two BVS-570 Silent Pneumatic Turbine Vibrators be installed to keep the lead oxide build up to a minimum. They suggested a HEAT MOUNT consisting of three channel irons to minimize the heat exposure of the vibrator. The special mount kept the temperature that this vibrator was exposed to at acceptable levels.

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CCF-2000 Feeder Tube Application Bulletin

They installed a VIBCO CCF-2000 Silent Turbine vibrator on the feeder tube itself. This kept the flow of the food powder consistent and increased it significantly. They no longer have to manually unclog the powder in the feeder tube and can focus on production.

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BBS-100 Brazing Station Application Bulletin

VIBCO suggested using Model BBS-100 Silent Pneumatic Turbine Vibrator for their magnesium oxide filling of heater element transitions, because it is compact and has quiet vibration. They were able to complete their redesign venture, increasing production and profits.

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BVS-250 Fill Chute Application Bulletin

VIBCO Model BVS-250 Silent Pneumatic Turbine Vibrators were mounted onto the rear of each filling chute. The vibration keeps the chutes clear of clogs and allows powder to flow freely, resulting in accurate fills. Production and output has increased dramatically because of the lower rejection rates, and the area remains sanitary.

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BVS-320 Hopper Application Bulletin

A VIBCO BVS-320 Silent Pneumatic Turbine Vibrator was mounted to each side of the hopper. Rubber wheels were mounted on each corner of the stand to prevent the vibration from being transferred through the stand onto the floor. Vibrating the processed wood material kept it loose and virtually eliminated the jamming problem.

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BVS-130 Chute Application Bulletin

VIBCO’s BVS-130 Silent Pneumatic Turbine Vibrator was installed. It provided just the right amount of vibration to keep the ball bearings moving through the chute. The BVS-130 was a perfect choice because it requires no lubrication, and is fully adjustable with in line air pressure.

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BVS-190 Hopper Application Bulletin

A VIBCO BVS-190 Silent Pneumatic Turbine Vibrator was installed on each hopper - virtually eliminating the cheese flow problem. VIBCO’s BVS models feature threaded exhaust and use non-lubricated air so they do not cause contamination. They are perfect for food industry applications.

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BVS-60 Feed Chutes Application Bulletin

Two VIBCO Model BVS-60 Silent Turbine Vibrators were mounted to the base of the fill chutes. The uniform vibration kept the nut mixture flowing into the jars without jamming or clogging the chutes. The BVS-60, like all VIBCO Turbines, does not require lubricated air, so it doesn’t produce messy exhaust air normally associated with pneumatic vibrators and keeps the work area sanitary.

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BBS-130 Bowl Feeder Application Bulletin

A VIBCO BBS-130 Silent Turbine Vibrator was installed. Immediately upon installation, the noise was reduced to well below OSHA compliance levels. And, because VIBCO turbine vibrators come prelubricated and sealed for life, there was no longer any chance of product contamination or waste.

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55-2 Hopper Application Bulletin

VIBCO’s 55-2 Pneumatic Piston Vibrator was mounted onto the sloping part of the hopper. Each time the hopper needs to empty, the vibrator is activated to ensure a complete clear.

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50-3 Vibrating Table Application Bulletin

A custom-built VIBCO flat-top vibrating table with two VIBCO Model 50-3S-EM Piston Vibrators was installed directly below the filling station. Vibrators were run during the filling cycle to depeak the litter properly in the buckets.

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4P-350 Screw Feeder Application Bulletin

A VIBCO 4P-350 Heavy Duty Electric Vibrator was installed at the point where most of the bridging occurred on the screw feeder. After attaching the vibrator, the wood chips flowed freely with zero jams, increasing the boiler’s fuel efficiency and no longer wasting man-hours.

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55-3 Material Flow Application Bulletin

Four VIBCO 55-3S Pneumatic Piston Vibrators were installed; two on each side of the silo. The placement of the vibrators provides the correct amount of vibration to keep the cement flowing evenly from the silo to the agitank, producing consistent batches.

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2P-450 Hopper Application Bulletin

The hopper is made out of thin, corrugated steel so a VIBCO 2P-450 Heavy Duty Electric Vibrator was mounted to each hopper leg, and a VIBCO US-450T High Frequency Electric Vibrator was mounted onto a 4” channel on the hopper cone.

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2P-450 Bin Application Bulletin

VIBCO 2P-450 Heavy Duty Electric Vibrators were mounted to the sand bins so that trapped steam and condensation are released from the sand and material flows without clogging or briding in the bin.

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