Reliable DC Vibrators Boost Profits for Snow & Ice Removal

Operators waste valuable time manually freeing clumped rock salt out of their spreaders when an automated solution, like DC Vibrators, is available.

Over 70% of U.S. roads are located in snowy regions that experience more than 5 inches of snowfall yearly.

The national average snow removal costs and salt application for private homeowners/business entities were approximately $150/service date. Snow Plowing Forum suggests it typically takes to plow an average driveway is 10-15 minutes. *It should be noted that these numbers can fluctuate based on geographic location, weather severity factors, and individual location needs.

If we took a quick look at theoretical numbers, it would indicate that snow and ice removal businesses could make ~$720/hr. (~12.5 minutes/service x $150). What if one or two minutes per service were used to promote the flow of salt from the spreader hopper manually? This could result in a profit loss between 8% to 19% per hour, the worst-case scenario.

Rock salt exposure to winter elements can be problematic. This solid has hygroscopic characteristics that, when exposed to cold or damp conditions, clumps, and freezes. This can affect the material flow from spreader hoppers from major manufacturers like Saltdogg and Snowex. Operators waste valuable time manually freeing the clumped salt (see profit loss data above) when an automated solution, like DC Vibrators, is available.

Installing 12V DC Vibrators on your spreader hopper automates this process and offers several benefits.

These include:

Increased road reliability
Service duration reduction
Improved efficiencies while on the job
Promote increased safety

With the flip of a switch, operators promote consistent rock salt flow from the cabs of their trucks, ultimately saving valuable time and effort. Operators are also protected from the harsh winter elements they would face to stimulate flow manually.

What DC Vibrator options are available?

The Cleveland Vibrator Company offers small-load DC Vibrators for mobile equipment and salt spreaders. These electric vibrators provide between 100 and 300 pounds of force. These vibrators are ideal for hopper sizes between 1 and 2 cubic yards or up to 3,000 lbs load capacity.

These truck vibrators are IP-66 rated, meaning they are dust and watertight to withstand tough environmental conditions on snowy roads. These electric vibrators can operate in low temperatures as low as -25°F (-32°C), standing up to the harshest winter weather. The continuous duty rating improves overall productivity on the roads.

The ease of installation and power, in conjunction with other critical operating components, are important elements to consider. The MG Series for small load applications have lower amp draws than other competitor models. This lets you operate all major components on the same fuse, making installation simple. The 12V/24V models require a 25 amp DC power source and pull between 4-14 amps during operation.

The units are permanently lubricated, making it a low-maintenance option with minimal upkeep required.

Larger units are available. They can deliver up to 3,500 pounds of force and accommodate more than 12 cubic yards hoppers. They can also shake a maximum load of 35,000 lbs of rock salt.

Cleveland Vibrator offers a variety of DC Electric Vibrators that promote materials flow out of spreader hoppers, dump trucks, hopper bottom trailers, and more. Check out our options below:

Model	Force (lbs.)	Hopper Volume Cubic Yards	Max Load Capacity	Amp Draw @12V
MG-80	100	1 cu. yd.	1,000 lbs.	4
MG-200	300	2 cu. yd.	3,000 lbs.	14
MG-400	455	2-4 cu. yd.	4,550 lbs.	25
MG-800	845	7-10 cu. yd.	8,450 lbs.	25
MG-1200	1193	6-12 cu. yd.	11,930 lbs.	25
MG-3500	3500	>12 cu. yd.	35,000 lbs.	60