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Electric Vibrators the Solution to Material Flow Problems

Monday, April 25th, 2011

Electric vibrators solve material flow of bulk materials through any size bin, hopper or chute. They are virtually silent and are long lasting providing many years of service under the toughest conditions. Even though electric vibrators are more costly then pneumatic vibrators, they operate with nearly no maintenance costs and save your more money in the long run.

Quiet and Energy Efficient Solution to Vibration

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

Want a more quiet and energy efficient solution for applications requiring vibration? The Martin Wedgie Portable Mounting Vibrator patented inner surface is coated with a space age plastic that transfers vibration and absorbs the noise.

It’s Quiet – noise levels are well below regulatory limits and its special mounting shoe reduces noise.

Easy to Remove – Its portable, the vibrator assembly slides on and off the molded shoe.

Sanitary – Its stainless steel design sheds materials easily and won’t flake off.

Martin Vibrations Systems offers three vibrator types; lube free, non-impacting and single impacting for a hammer like blow.

Industrial Hoppers – Simple

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

A versatile piece of equipment, industrial hoppers are used for many industries and businesses.  One of the easiest and most convenient material handling equipment to operate, they streamline the process of loading, transporting and unloading bulky products and waste.  They are simple assemble and extremely safe.

Compaction Tables Help Cut Costs

Saturday, January 8th, 2011

Martin Vibration compaction tables improve production time by quickly settling material.  Vibrating tables allow more material to flow into smaller containers therefore less air in packaging.  They reduce overflow and spillover waste at filling stations.  Use any of our standard tables or we can custom build one for you to fit any production configuration.

Why Are Self Dumping Hoppers So Vital?

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

Self dumping hoppers are an invaluable machine for several different industries. 

At construction sites, where wood and steel off cuts, empty cement bags and other rubble that collects rapidly. There is no easier way to clear the working area fast than with a hopper. If it also has casters attached, it can be rolled from area to area, making cleanup that much easier.

Another industry where hoppers are vital to production is food service. The food service industry produces large volumes of organic waste. Self dumping hoppers are perfect for the waste storage. They are seamless and watertight, no leakage and the lid eliminates unpleasant odors.

Self dumping hoppers are also ideal for those situations when large volumes of small parts or other materials make transport with lift truck forks impractical or impossible. They are not only economical and versatile but a vital part  of  any industrial setting.

What’s So Important About Concrete Vibrators?

Saturday, October 9th, 2010

There are several reasons why a concrete vibrator is important.. Concrete vibrators are not used only to consolidate the concrete for maximum density, but they also internally blend the different lifts of concrete together into a single solid mass with few to no air pockets and no lift lines on the finished exposed surface. Improper consolidation of concrete can cause product defects, compromise the concrete strength, and produce surface blemishes such as bug holes and honeycombing.

Concrete vibrators range in size from small battery-powered to much larger plug-in versions that be used on very deep pours. A concrete vibrator should reach the bottom of the pouring forms to ensure an even treatment of the entire concrete pour. Attachments for the concrete vibrator are selected on the basis of the depth of the pour and the type of concrete being used. The goal in using a concrete vibrator is to build a strong matrix of material that will withstand years of use.

5 Reasons Why Vibrating Tables Increase Your Bottom Line

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Vibrating tables are often critical components of production and industrial flow systems. Hoppers, bins, feeders, and packaging systems can all benefit from vibration.

1. Improve product flow and consistency. Vibration breaks the friction between materials and allows them to flow freely. This benefit will save money by reducing product loss caused by build up in hopper, clogging or jams in line, overspill and other material flow problems.

2. Safer Work Environment. Martin Vibrators are less noisy as traditional industrial vibrators. Most operate below OSHA noise standards therefore reducing hearing damage. Since vibrators eliminate clogs in bins and hoppers, employees are not at risk clearing these clogs.

3. Improves Packaging. Vibration compacts bagged material, therefore more tight fitting bagged material for shipping.

4. Improves production time and lowers labor costs. No more wasted labor hours. Time spent cleaning and unclogging will now be used toward more productive, value added tasks.

5. Eliminate waste. Martin vibrations systems helps to eliminate waste in most material flow systems by reducing clogs and waste by improving accuracy, consistency and quality of your material flow systems.

Shaking Things Up with Martin Industrial Vibrators

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Martin Industrial Vibrators for bins, hoppers and chutes have been specially developed to facilitate flow with all types of materials including aggregate, sand, fine powders, flakes, pills, bottle caps any other material that tends to stick and clog.

To keep the material moving in a bin or hopper, vibration is needed. Vibrators keep the material from sticking and it breaks the bin skin. There are two basic types of industrial vibrators: rotary and linear. Rotary vibrators are characterized by an unbalanced mass rotating around a center point. The result is a centrifugal force output at a given frequency. Rotary vibrators include ball, ring, turbine, and motor-driven eccentric types.

Material flow problems exist for many reasons. It is not an easy task to solve. However, industrial vibrators offer an effective and high value solution. They keep things shaking and flowing.

Reduce Workplace Noise and Hearing Loss

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a serious and costly occupational hazard. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, about 30,000,000 US workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise in the workplace each year. 

Industrial and construction vibrators, while effective and an effective material flow aid, they are frequently a major source of occupational noise exposure and hearing loss. It is estimated that hearing loss costs companies approximately $200-$250 per employee each year. 

Your solution is to use a MARTIN® WHIRLWIND™ High-Frequency Turbine Vibrator. It  produces more power with less noise than any other high-force/high-frequency pneumatic turbine vibrator.  Our turbine vibrators cost less to operate and maintain than the traditional ball and piston vibrators. They have lower air consumption and require very little maintenance. As a result, you’ll have a significant reduction in worker’s compensation claims and other noise injury related costs.

How can you reduce job injuries while increasing product packaging?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

The Martin E-Z Scoop Filling System designed to increase the number of packaged containers per hour and at the same time reduce on-the-job injuries. Gourmet Food Manufacturers, Re-packers, Coffee and Spice Sellers, Chemical Packagers and other Industrial Packing Professionals will find that the MARTIN® E-Z Auto Scoop Filling System meets their needs for capacities up to 750 fills per hour 

To reduce the number of repetitive on-the-job motion injuries, the MARTIN® E-Z Auto Scoop Filling System operates without the need for scooping or hand filling. Just place the container on the scale and step on the foot switch to operate.

The MARTIN® E-Z Auto Scoop Filling System increases productivity and safety, while it also allows for easy cleaning and operation of controls. The live storage hoppers lift off with no fasteners to remove, and it runs without proprietary software allowing worldwide usage