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Installing Vibratory Aids on Equipment: What Are My Options?

Installing Vibratory Aids on Equipment: What Are My Options?

By CVC Team

Apr 06

It seems to me that most applications start with a problem to solve; improve a process, simplify an operation, increase yield or throughput, or remove a bottleneck. This problem could be as simple as placing the appropriate size pneumatic piston vibrator on the side of a hopper. It could entail getting the right air-cushioned vibrator such as the 1200 VMSAC or maybe a single impacting SI vibrator along with the matching SMP mounting channel and controls. Or the problem could be broader with concerns regarding the process or task to be accomplished and the design envelope into which the solution must fit and then interface with other equipment.

Regardless of the problem, options and choices are always good.

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Uras Techno Rotary Electric Vibrators Placed Below the Table Deck

Often with equipment one of the first things that comes up in initial discussions is the design height or discharge height of the unit. With vibratory feeders (EMF) and screeners (EMS) there’s always a concern about the product discharge height, as the equipment is often feeding material downstream to other devices. One of the options that impact the design and therefore the height of the unit is the location of the vibrators. Typically on vibratory feeders and screeners, the default Read More…

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Tighten Those Bolts!

By Mike Stratis

Mar 13

If you happened to take the time to read Craig Macklin’s blog, about the expectations for maintenance of the pneumatic vibrators, then you’ll have a good base of knowledge on how to keep those units running efficiently. This time, we’ll take a deeper dive into the importance of tightening the mounting bolts used for installing the vibrators themselves.

On the pneumatic piston vibrators, the proper bolt torque is critical. Because of the tight tolerance held between the outside diameter of the piston and the inside diameter of the bore of the casted body, the vibrator needs to be rigidly bolted in place to allow for correction operation so that only the piston is moving inside the vibrator. If the bolts are loose, even slightly, the vibrator body will “rock” back and forth on the mounting channel. Once this starts happening, failures or seized pistons can happen.

Why does this happen? The reason is, the piston will still try to move in a pure linear direction but if Read More…

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5 Awesome Things You Need To Know About Industrial Vibration

By Katy Sabo

Mar 07

Working for the Cleveland Vibrator Company, you can imagine how many times I get the question, “what exactly do you mean by vibrators?” It’s a question I answer with great pride and enthusiasm… and maybe add a little bit of humor for good measure. When I go on to explain just how important vibration is across so many industries, the shock factor withers away and people are engaged in the conversation, wanting to learn more about it. There’s a couple of things you should know about industrial vibration and why it may be one of the coolest fields to work in, here’s the short list to get you started:

It’s Diverse – It’s true. Industrial vibrators can be found on the side of bins, hoppers, silos, barges
and on screening, conveying and compaction equipment. Have you passed a large dump truck lately on the highway? I’d venture to bet there may be a DC vibrator hiding away underneath the body Read More…

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Properly Size an Industrial Vibrator on a Bulk Barge Hopper in 3 Easy Steps

Properly Size an Industrial Vibrator on a Bulk Barge Hopper in 3 Easy Steps

By Mike Stratis

Jan 30

When it comes to unloading dry bulk bins, hoppers or vessels, we all know time is money. The more efficiently a job is done, the more time becomes available to take on new projects. More projects, equals… well, you get it.

One of the options available when it comes to material handling and unloading dry bulk barge hoppers or vessels is vibration. These externally mounted pneumatic or electric devices, when properly sized and installed, appropriately flex the bin or hopper wall to break free rat holing, bridging, caking or sticking material. With the assistance of the Cleveland Vibrator Selection Guide, the vibrator sizing process can be simplified and help increase successful installation. Read More…

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How to Properly Clean Fine Mesh Screens Without Damaging Your Equipment

By Jeff Hochadel

Jan 11

Over the years, I have read many articles about how to reduce fine mesh screen blinding on vibratory screeners. These solutions range from polyurethane balls to brushes. One of our most frequently asked questions is how to clean screens once they are blinded for fine mesh applications. Some customers simply throw out the blinded screens or send them back to our rescreening department for a new screen to be applied.

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3 Variables to Consider That Influence Material Flow from Vibratory Hopper Feeders

3 Variables to Consider That Influence Material Flow from Vibratory Hopper Feeders

By CVC Team

Jan 10

When it comes to a vibratory hopper feeder and end-user requirements, The Cleveland Vibrator Company has worked with customers that span the range from simply wanting to increase material flow from point A to point B to more precise applications sending bulk material to downstream processes.

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For example, we had the opportunity to visit a local customer and assist him with setting up a hopper feeder unit. Their goal was to place a dry material into plastic trays while they moved on a conveyor under the feeder. Precise metering of the dry material into the trays is critical to this customer’s success.

It seemed this would be an excellent opportunity to discuss material flow and the impacting parameters. As mentioned, the equipment provided by The Cleveland Vibrator Company is a vibrator hopper feeder. The hopper is a stationary non-vibrating hopper with an adjustable slide gate. The vibratory feeder utilizes two rotary electric vibrators. A variable frequency drive (VFD) with a dynamic brake resistor controls the vibrators.

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The Evolution of Industrial Vibrators: From Pneumatics to Electric Powered Vibrators in the 20th Century

The Evolution of Industrial Vibrators: From Pneumatics to Electric Powered Vibrators in the 20th Century

By CVC Team

Dec 19

The Cleveland Vibrator Company started manufacturing air-operated vibrators in 1923 and for several years air vibrators are all we pretty much offered. This worked well in our primary foundry customer base through the first half of the 20th century. As we expanded our customer base, we found more and more customers wanting to use electrical power to operate the industrial vibrators. It became obvious that we needed to give our sales staff an alternate source besides air to offer our valued customers.

We started with fairly basic electromagnetic vibrators with the MC-1, MC-2, etc. and started to introduce these units into the marketplace. The MC series is considered the “grandfather” to our current CM-5, CM-10, and CM-30 and more recent Super 30 vibrators. You can see a success story of this product in the field in the case study on the right-hand side of this paragraph. In the early ’60s, we contracted with a company from Sweden called Dynapac to market and sell their rotary electric vibrators mostly here in North America. They were supplied in 1800 RPM and 3600 RPM (revolutions per minute) which opened the door to customers having hoppers, bins, chutes, bunkers as well as other applications which include vibratory tables, feeder, and screeners. Read More…
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Air Powered Vibratory Feeders: 3 Things To Know Before Making a Buying Decision

Air Powered Vibratory Feeders: 3 Things To Know Before Making a Buying Decision

By Mike Stratis

Oct 18

When it comes to handling dry or semi-dry bulk material, there are few means to transport the material from point A to point B. The common options are pneumatic conveying equipment, frequently dense or dilute phase, belt conveyors, screw augers or vibratory feeders, flat pan style, or enclosed tube style. There certainly is a time and place for each of these options but we will focus on the vibratory feeder design.

Companies looking to make a buying decision on which type of equipment to install that will handle the material typically turn to the vibratory feeders that are powered by a pneumatic or air piston vibrator for one of, or a combination of, these reasons:

Air Powered Feeders Work Well Within a Budget – First, and maybe most importantly, the purchase price. The air-powered vibratory feeders can be the low-cost alternative to the electromechanical or electromagnetic powered vibratory feeders. The biggest cost savings can come directly from the vibratory drive or mechanism and the vibratory controls. Electromechanical feeders typically have two vibratory motors while the electromagnetic feeders typically have one large vibratory drive attached. Each of these electric-powered options requires an electrical control box, with dual thermal overload protection for the electromechanical vibratory motors for on/off operation, speed control, or intensity of the vibration control. In contrast, the air-powered feeders are driven by a single non-impacting piston. For example, the Cleveland Vibrator VMSAC units are either controlled by a manual ball valve or 2-way, normally closed, solenoid valve.
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Let’s Clear the Air on Vibratory Drives for Hazardous Locations

By Jack Steinbuch

Sep 20

Over the years I’ve received a number of requests for industrial vibrators or vibratory equipment that need to operate in a hazardous location. Most requests include the classifications they are either given or think they need, but often aren’t familiar enough with them to know what their application may really require. I believe, for vibrating motors especially, that most confusion stems from recognizing the difference between dust-tight and explosion-proof construction.

Our challenge for these applications is to clarify the classification being requested and offer possible alternatives to meet them. First, to my understanding, pneumatic powered drives are acceptable for any hazardous location. You only need to be concerned if you use an electrically activated valve to start/stop it, to make sure it meets the classification of the hazardous area.

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Vibratory Compaction Tables: 5 Things to Consider When Working Within A Budget

Vibratory Compaction Tables: 5 Things to Consider When Working Within A Budget

By Mike Stratis

Aug 31

Are you looking to add a vibratory compaction table to your facility’s manufacturing and shipping processes? If yes, great! We’d be glad to help put our experience to work and point you in the right direction. There are a few things to review during the buying process, each of which can impact the equipment’s overall cost.

For starters, what can a vibratory compaction table do? We commonly see the following reasons to include a table:

Flatten the mound build-up, or pile, of material made from the filling station discharging into the center of the Gaylord, tote, box, or similar type packaging container
Compact and stabilize bulk bags, FIBCs, or super sacks for easier stacking and handling before storage or shipment
Fully or semi-automate packaging lines by integrating with rollers sections (CDLR and gravity) or belt conveyors
Fill, weigh, and compact material
Remove air bubbles in molds and cast products for improved structural and surface finish
Lower labor hours and costs for packaging and processing lines

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