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Industrial Vibrations for OSHA Compliance

Rail Car UnloadingIn most industrial environments, mechanical equipment may pose a danger to workers exposed to moving parts, loud sustained noise, and other potential hazards. For plant managers, compliance with standards established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is a key part of their responsibilities.

In some cases, installing an industrial vibrator can prevent or at least minimize these hazards. For example, OSHA has established acceptable limits in terms of duration and decibels for the noise levels workers may be exposed to.

Our industrial vibration equipment has been engineered to run quietly. Plus, in many applications, they can be set to a pulse pattern that runs for a set time per minute instead of running constantly. The result is a quieter operation with a lower duty cycle and a lower noise-level hazard.

Additionally, vibration can be used in a targeted way to gently unload bulk solids from a hopper, rail car or hopper bottom trailer with no manual loosening required by workers. Vibration can also be used as part of an automation process for portioning or dosing during the packaging process. This reduces the likelihood of injuries that could happen when striking a container with a hammer, as well as a wide range of repetitive motion injuries.

At Martin® Vibration Systems, we have hundreds of products that fulfill a wide range of needs. We’re happy to discuss your operation’s needs and help you determine which product can help you streamline your process, reduce your costs, and stay in compliance with OSHA regulations. Just give us a call at 1-888-920-1933 or send a message to our Engineering/Application Department to connect with us.


Products Typically Used In This Application

MARTIN® MT-FAST™ Hopper Trailer Vibrator

This vibrator is purpose-built for the trucking industry and is ideal for unloading DDG, grains, and other stubborn materials from hopper trailers.

  • Reduces unloading time by up to 65%
  • Mount wherever hangups occur
  • Uses rig’s own air supply
  • Try it FREE for 30 days
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MARTIN® Adjustable-Height Railcar Gate Opener

This railcar gate opener provides powerful pneumatic force to safely open tough railcar hopper gates and reduce downtime and injuries.

  • Generates 2,700 lbs of torque to open even the most stubborn railcar gates
  • Features pivoting wheels and adjustable height for versatility in tight spaces
  • Won’t damage gate or mechanism
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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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POCKET ROCK-IT™ Railcar Vibrators

This lightweight, high-performance vibrator unloads stubborn materials from closed top hopper cars safely and efficiently.

  • Includes a wedge bracket, hose whip, and regulator for easy setup
  • Weighs < 32 lbs, greatly reducing the risk of back injury
  • Quiet operation reduces noise pollution
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MARTIN® NCT™ Rotary Turbine Vibrators

This turbine vibrator delivers efficient rotary vibratory force for activating solids in bins, hoppers, chutes, screens and feeders.

  • Best suited for fine, dry material
  • Ideal for parts handling, circuit board manufacturing and bottling plants
  • One third the air consumption of ball vibrators

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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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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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Keep Workers Safe and Your Operation OSHA Compliant

The MARTIN® MT-FAST™ Hopper Trailer Vibrator is a safer way to unload bulk materials, compared to pounding on the side of the hopper or poking at stuck product from below. Keeps workers out of harm's way while unloading products like corn meal, DDG, gluten pellets, and more. Plus, it's easy to use and, because it vacuum mounts to the sidewall, it can be easily and safely repositioned to problem areas as needed

Eliminate Repetitive-Motion Injuries Caused By Manual Scooping and Filling

Because the MARTIN® E-Z™ Weigh Systems Feeder/Hopper dispenses dry bulk products automatically, repetitive-motion injuries to the hands and wrists are practically eliminated. Ideal for dispensing ingredients like nuts and other food products. Stainless-steel construction means the equipment in sanitary and can be used for food, chemical, and pharmaceutical applications.