Author Archives: Mike Stratis

Sizing and Selecting Air Piston Vibrators for Conical Silos

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When turning to a pneumatic air piston vibrator for bin cleanout or bulk material flow for your material storage vessel with a conical silo transition hopper, there are a few things we review to help determine the best unit for the job. Here are the various sets of criteria we review before making a recommendation: […]


How to Operate Cleveland Vibrator’s Vacuum Mounted Series Units

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The Cleveland Vibrator Company has been manufacturing pneumatic piston vibrators since 1923. During that time, there have been a wide range of new products developed and released as the industries change. A great recent example of this innovation is the Vacuum Mount Vibrator Series. The first generation of the Vacuum Mount family was designed around […]


Tired of Using the Hammer?

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There is something to be said about the functionality of a hammer. These tools can be used for a variety of applications, constructive or destructive purposes and are often lightweight components which makes them easy to carry around a shop floor. In this industry, we see and hear them used on day bins, surge bins, […]


How to Protect Your Vibrator Investment

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The Cleveland Vibrator Company has been manufacturing pneumatic piston vibrator units since 1923. Over the past 90+ years, we have learned a few things about how to protect your investment in an air piston vibrator. There are a few main procedures and components we strongly suggest and will review: Air Supply Exhaust Ports Gaskets The air […]


110v/60hz Vibrators, 3 Options: When to Choose Electromagnetic Vibes

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The Cleveland Vibrator Company was established in 1923. During the last century, the flagship product for our company has been the pneumatic piston vibrator. However, to meet the demands of our ever-changing industry, our product offerings have been adapted to fit customers’ requests. Before we delve into it, let’s look at the three options available for […]


No Lube? No Problem.

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Here at the Cleveland Vibrator Company, we are constantly looking to help solve a customer’s problem. That problem could range from breaking up bridging material in a hopper, deblinding a screen deck, compacting dry bulk products or anything in between. Regardless of the processing line hurdle, we have the experience to assist. Since 1923, the […]


Temperatures Are Rising…So Are Moisture Content Percentages

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Now that we are past Memorial Day weekend, and thank you to all that have served, are serving or will serve our country, the summer months are upon us. For some, and depending where you live, these are the best parts of the year, namely, because of the warmer temperatures. While we enjoy the extra […]


The Importance of Proper Installation of Industrial Vibrators

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“If you don’t have the time to do it right, when will you have the time to do it again?” – John Wooden, former UCLA Men’s Basketball Coach and Presidential Medal of Freedom award winner. We have a few frequently asked questions regarding bin vibrators, many of which revolve around how to install the unit. Here is […]


When Two Vibrators are Better than One

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Hello, world! First-time blogger here, so go easy on me. If you are reading this, I’d like to say thank you. Hopefully, the next few minutes help you choose and install the optimal number of industrial vibrators for your application, and give you plenty of #vibrationeducation! In my 7+ years with The Cleveland Vibrator Company, […]