• Applications
• Industry

• Why Propellant Materials Are Difficult to Handle

  Propellant and powder materials behave differently from most industrial bulk solids, and the stakes of handling errors are higher:

  • Fine, granular propellants are prone to bridging and inconsistent discharge
  • Grain size and blend consistency directly affect burn rate and ballistic performance
  • Friction, impact, and static discharge are genuine safety concerns, not just quality issues
  • Dosing accuracy by weight is critical to consistent, safe performance
  • Equipment operating near these materials must be rated for hazardous or classified environments
• Munitions Materials Handled

  Our equipment is designed to safely and efficiently handle a range of granular and powder materials in munitions manufacturing:

  • Single-, double-, and triple-base propellants
  • Granular and flake powders
  • Black powder and powder substitutes
  • Blended propellant formulations
  • Bulk powder intermediates
• End Products Supported

  Our equipment supports accurate metering, dosing, and transfer in support of:

  • Small arms ammunition
  • Cartridge and shell loading
  • Propellant charge assembly
  • Reloading and remanufacturing operations
• Operational Benefits for Munitions Manufacturers

  We help munitions manufacturers improve consistency, protect personnel, and maintain strict process control.

  • Reduced downtime from flow interruptions
  • Consistent, repeatable dosing accuracy
  • Lower risk from friction- and impact-related handling
  • Reduced manual intervention near hazardous materials
  • Equipment options rated for classified and hazardous environments
  • Easier compliance with facility safety standards
  • Consistent settling and compaction of ammunition in shipping packaging

Products Typically Used In This Application

MARTIN^® PKL^® Interval Impactors

Interval impactors generate individual blows similar to a hammer.

• Great for spray dryers, pipes and dust collectors
• Superb controllability
• Reduces noise, energy costs, and bin damage
• Available with ATEX certification

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CDX Explosion Proof Electric Vibrators

This series provides powerful vibratory force in hazardous environments, engineered for applications where explosion-proof equipment is essential.

• Guaranteed for 3 years even when operated at 100% amplitude setting in a 24/7 environment
• Suitable for environments where explosive gases and dusts are present

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MARTIN^® NTS™ Non-Impacting Bin Vibrators

This bin vibrator offers low-frequency, high-amplitude energy best suited for larger particle sizes and light bulk densities.

• Delivers powerful linear force without impacting
• Designed for use with bowl feeders
• Available with ATEX certification

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MARTIN^® NTS™ 80-350 Non-Impacting Linear Vibrators

This non-impacting vibrator provides powerful linear force for moving materials in small bins and hoppers.

• Ideal for food, pharmaceutical and chemical applications
• Quietest, most energy efficient vibrator on the market
• Available with ATEX certification

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MARTIN^® Bantam Series of Miniature Air Vibrators

These are compact pneumatic vibrators engineered for small hoppers and tight spaces.

• Designed for food and pharmaceutical applications
• Provides powerful, performance in a mini size
• Works with Stick & Shake™ Adhesive Mounting System

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MARTIN^® TAP & PAC™ Compacting Vibrators

This compacting vibrator is ideal for settling material in bags and containers.

• Great for packaging applications
• Independently adjustable speed and amplitude
• Retracting piston eliminates potential interference with containers

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MARTIN^® E-Z™ Weigh Systems Feeder/Hopper System

This stainless steel feeder/hopper is a cost-effective stand-alone feeding system ideal for food and pharmaceutical applications.

• Can be controlled to provide a constant feed rate or a precise amount for batching
• Offers loss-in-weight or volumetric feeding
• Custom sizes and configurations available

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MARTIN^® Stick & Shake™ Adhesive Mounting System

This is a revolutionary option for permanently mounting vibrators with no welding, bolting, or drilling.

• Designed to work perfectly with our miniature air vibrators
• Installs quickly and easily on virtually any surface
• First one FREE

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MARTIN^® VAC-MOUNT™ Portable Vibrators

This mount uses vacuum suction allowing for quick, easy installation and portability.

• Designed for applications requiring flexibility and portability
• Can be mounted wherever hangups occur
• No welding required

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Compaction Vibrating Tables

Compaction tables are used to settle, compact and consolidate material. Normally the material is in a container being prepared for shipment.

• Custom-made and designed specific to the application
• Available with either electric or pneumatic drives.

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Why MARTIN®?

Our vibration solutions are built around the demands of hazardous bulk material handling. The right equipment needs to deliver:

• Non-impacting operation — Friction and impact are real safety concerns with propellant materials. Smooth, linear vibration moves material without the mechanical shock of impacting alternatives.
• Hazardous-area certification — ATEX-certified and explosion-proof models are available for classified and hazardous environments where standard equipment isn’t suitable.
• Dosing precision — Independently adjustable frequency and amplitude support consistent, repeatable metering by weight.
• Flexibility of placement — The MARTIN® Stick & Shake™ Adhesive Mounting System mounts vibrators to virtually any surface without welding or drilling — minimizing disruption in sensitive process areas.
• Packaging compaction — Settling ammunition evenly in boxes before sealing prevents shifting in transit and ensures consistent, professional packaging.

Contact our application experts to discuss how our equipment can be integrated safely into your propellant handling process. Engineering and application assistance is always free.