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Which Industrial Vibrator Works Best for Your Extreme Temp Conditions?
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Which Industrial Vibrator Works Best for Your Extreme Temp Conditions?

By Cleveland Vibrator Team

Casting facilities pour molten metals into molds that require vibration to enable material flow and release air from the molten metal during the cooling process. Hot Forging Facilities feed metal ranging from 800 degrees Fahrenheit to 2200 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on the material they’re producing which may require vibration for their transfer chutes. These are just a few examples of material flow locations that vibration can be used within these facilities.

What is the one thing these applications have in common? Heat.

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How You Can Improve the Performance of Your Vibratory Screener?
Jack Steinbuch

How You Can Improve the Performance of Your Vibratory Screener?

By Jack Steinbuch

We can all agree that the improvement of the performance of any production equipment is a good idea.  That being said, we first need to establish the definition of the performance of a screener.  I will go with any means to improve the screening efficiency to gain as much of the desired product with the least amount of contamination.  We will make the assumption that the correct screener has been selected for the application, so now we will look for ways to improve its performance.

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How Hoppers Can Improve Performance of Feeders & Screeners
Jack Steinbuch

How Hoppers Can Improve Performance of Feeders & Screeners

By Jack Steinbuch

Hoppers can aid in the performance of material handling equipment, plus provide health and safety benefits for your workforce. To begin, we will review the advantages hoppers can provide to improve the performance of feeders and screeners for bulk loading applications.

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Hopper

Okay, so what is a hopper?

Hoppers can be stationary with steeply sloping walls to allow free-flowing material to discharge onto the feed tray. Due to their steep walls, these hoppers can have a high dump height, depending on the volume. For lower dump heights and/or poor flowing materials, a vibrating hopper is a great solution. The hopper is attached to the vibrating body and the vibrators are then upsized to compensate for the increase in vibrating weight. The material is fed from the hopper onto the equipment.

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Automate the Hammer Swing by Following These 5 Steps
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Automate the Hammer Swing by Following These 5 Steps

By Cleveland Vibrator Team

Our team is frequently asked about the proper installation of our Single Impact Air Knocker units. Since these units require two strokes of air for proper operation, the required components and installation process are slightly different than a more traditional pneumatic piston vibrator. Here, we will answer frequently asked questions and walk through the step-by-step installation process.

Step One

After properly sizing and selecting the units (which can easily be completed by utilizing our Vibrator Selection Guide!), it is time to install. First order of business, what are the components required for proper operation? There are a few items needed:

  1. The Single Impact Air Knocker (Complete with the Exhaust Port Protector and Grade 5 mounting hardware, provided with each unit)
  2. The Mounting Channel
  3. Hoses
  4. Valve
  5. Filter/Regulator/Lubricator
  6. Safety Cable
  7. Timer Box (Optional)

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What You Need to Know About Clogged Industrial Pipe Issues and Vibration
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What You Need to Know About Clogged Industrial Pipe Issues and Vibration

By Cleveland Vibrator Team

Material flow issues are the worst. Not only are they a headache to deal with during production for the team out on the floor, but they may be costing you valuable time and money in the long run. The usual suspects for material flow hang-ups typically occur in bulk supply hoppers or industrial bins. But, what about those industrial pipes and chutes transferring materials throughout various stages of production?

Industrial vibration is not just for those usual suspects; it can be just as successful when applied to those transfer chutes and pipes! Not only does it get the job done, but it is economical and ultimately saves the integrity of your equipment and your team’s shoulders and backs.

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Shaking It Out & Saving the Earth One K-Cup at a Time
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Shaking It Out & Saving the Earth One K-Cup at a Time

By Cleveland Vibrator Team

Being a mom, there are certain things in life I cannot live without. Obviously, Disney Junior and endless amount of toys make my life a lot easier but coffee gives me life. It sounds dramatic, I know, but any parent out there reading this knows exactly where I am coming from! We all have our vices and coffee is my kryptonite. I don’t discriminate when it comes to preparing java, whether it is from my favorite local roaster, my own coffee pot or that quick instant cup out of a Keurig, you can bet your bottom dollar not a drop will be left in my mug at day’s end.

Single-serve coffee cups have given a new meaning to coffee on-the-go. Even though the cost of the single-serve cup is proven to be higher overall than the standard coffee grounds, the savings in time makes it worth it for the die-hard caffeine addicts. Guilty as charged and with no shame at all, I am one of those addicts but the tree hugger side of me sticks to the old school Mr. Coffee maker every morning. My Keurig is on standby if I desperately need that afternoon pick-me-up and takes residence behind me in my office as I write this blog. I like sharing so it is “open to the public” during work hours for my fellow CVC comrades, but they provide their own goods! Coworkers know to discard their used K-cups into my recycling box but it made me wonder, how many other people think to recycle them? Read More…
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How to Design and Size a Vibratory Feeder Conveyor Based on Application Requirements
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How to Design and Size a Vibratory Feeder Conveyor Based on Application Requirements

By CVC Team
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Figure 1. Air Powered Vibratory Feeder Conveyor

Along with our other vibratory equipment, vibratory feeders are great problem solvers. Feeders are well-known for their ability to move material from point A to point B effectively. However, a well-designed vibratory feeder offers flexibility to the end-user and increased safety and efficiency in the process.

Feeders can range from small base mounted CF-A, pneumatic powered feeders moving small quantities of dry bulk material in a controlled manner to a much larger base, as well as a cable-supported EMF, electromechanical feeder conveying literally tons of material an hour. This breadth of design capabilities allows our vibratory feeders to move material effectively in various industries for many different applications.

For example, we have incorporated vibratory feeders into the processes of these materials and more:

  • Almonds
  • Crushed Limestone
  • Shelled Corn
  • Powdered Metal
  • Metal Billets
  • Various Pipe Fittings
  • Scrap Brass and Bronze
  • Crushed and Shredded Automobiles
  • Hot Dross

We work with a variety of industries feeding an endless variety of materials!

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4 Construction Features to Consider When Choosing Rotary Electric Vibrators for Vibratory Equipment or Material Flow Applications
Craig Macklin

4 Construction Features to Consider When Choosing Rotary Electric Vibrators for Vibratory Equipment or Material Flow Applications

By Craig Macklin

Have you ever had someone try to push you over from your side?  I recall skiing with my big brother once when we were kids.  We had gotten off the chair lift and were stopped at the top of a run, getting ready to head down.  I was standing with skis closely together in parallel, hands off my poles as I adjusted my goggles. Big brother gave me a push on my shoulder from the side, perpendicular to the direction of my stance and skis.  I tipped right over.  There was nothing I could do about it.  It was hilarious… at least it was to him and everyone watching me flail about wildly on my way down.  Had I positioned my skis and stance wider and center of gravity lower, I could have avoided this embarrassing failure.

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Figure 1. Rotary Electric Vibrator Shaft

Such is as it is with Rotary Electric Vibratory Motors.  Imagine for a moment that you have a long bar going right through your solar plexus and out of the middle of your back.  Now that you are over that painful thought, imagine that at each end of the bar, there is a weight dangling from a rope and swinging around that bar.  Those weights are pushing you in every direction perpendicular to your feet and stance. You are now a Rotary Electric Vibrator! Can’t quite get the mental picture? Check out the photo to the right to see what I am talking about. Read More…


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

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

By Mike Stratis

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

By CVC Team

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.

Customer Example

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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