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I am looking for a product to compact a 1,700-pound Gaylord of plastic pellets. I would like something that we can put right in-line. What do you recommend?

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Having a vibratory compaction table incorporated into your production line is the perfect way to increase the efficiency of your overall process. We would typically recommend using a rotary electric vibrator such as the XHD™ Series to power the compaction table… Learn More

We make artificial flower arrangements and need a vibrating table to settle river rock or small stone in vases during assembly.

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Small scale settling applications can be solved efficiently by using one of our compact vibratory tables.  Our NTS™ Series is a Teflon alloyed aluminum non-impacting linear vibrator and is the optimal unit to power a vibratory table for your application. … Learn More

We are interested in a pallet vibrator that would densify coffee grounds into a BIG BAG. The BIG BAG is on a standard pallet. What do you recommend?

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Big bag compaction applications are dealt with here daily at Martin Vibration Systems.  We recommend using a linear non-impacting pneumatic vibrator such as the NTS™ Series to power the compaction table.   Depending on how your pallets are currently handled, either… Learn More

We’re trying to remove air bubbles from very high viscosity silicone in dispensing tubes.

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High viscosity materials are one of the harder materials to settle due to their nature of resisting flow and can respond to either extreme high acceleration or high frequency depending on the viscosity. This application would be one that testing… Learn More

I am looking for a solution that will help fill pails of a high viscosity material. I need the surface of the material to be completely level. I was thinking that a vibratory table or some type of shaker might help.

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High viscosity materials are one of the harder materials to settle due to their nature of resisting flow, and can respond to either extreme high acceleration or high frequency depending on the viscosity. This application would be one that testing… Learn More

I need to have plastic gaylord boxes of paper compacted in order to get more paper in the containers. Please recommend the best product for this application.

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Settling applications for vibratory products are dealt with daily here at Martin Vibration Systems.  We recommend using a linear non-impacting pneumatic vibrator such as the NTS™ Series to power the compaction table.  All of our compaction tables are custom made for… Learn More

We need a small vibratory table that can shake a cardboard box helping the parts inside to lay flat. What do you suggest?

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There is no job too big or job too small for a vibratory compaction table. A linear non-impacting pneumatic vibrator such as the NTS™ Series mounted on an isolated table top would be the tool for the job.  All of… Learn More

We have a gluten free bakery. Before baking, we have to level the batter and remove any air bubbles. I believe that some form of variable vibration equipment could solve our issues. Do you have something that might fit the bill?

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This bakery application is a common application for us.  We normally use a high frequency pneumatic vibrator such as the NCT™ Series to power the vibratory table.  You’ll find that a vibratory table is the perfect solution for settling your… Learn More

I need a solution for shaking small parts in a box in order to close the top of the box without crushing them. The box weighs around 100 pounds.

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Settling parts and removing air pockets is best done by a machine than line personnel. This is where a vibratory compaction table that is integrated into your manufacturing line comes into play. Given the weight of the box I would use… Learn More

I am looking for a small vibration table to set a quart-sized can in. I want to densify powdered metal so I can fill the can completely. Right now, our technicians have to shake and bang the cans, which is hard on the employee and the can. The table also needs to be explosion-proof. Can you help?

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Explosion proof applications are a perfect fit for a pneumatic vibrator due to sparks not being generated during operation.  Our NTS™ Series is a Teflon alloyed aluminum non-impacting linear vibrator that can be ordered with an ATEX rating.  Unfortunately, there… Learn More