Case Study: Fiberglass Fiber Company Increases Packing Efficiency with Automated Vibratory Table System

Problem

A fiberglass fiber manufacturer was facing inefficiencies in its packaging process. The lightweight, fluffy nature of the product made it difficult to compact effectively, resulting in under-filled gaylord pallets. This led to higher shipping and storage costs due to wasted space and inconsistent fill weights that required manual oversight.

Situation

To address the compaction issue, the manufacturer implemented an in-house vibratory table system. Each table was outfitted with two counter-rotating electric vibrators to compact the material more effectively during packing. To automate the process and improve accuracy, a scale was installed beneath each table and integrated with the facility’s PLC system. The system monitored real-time weight data, triggering vibration when a set threshold was reached and pausing it during weight readings to ensure precision.

Solution

With the new automated vibratory table system in place, the manufacturer achieved:

• Higher packing density, allowing significantly more fiber per gaylord
• Lower shipping and storage costs by optimizing container usage
• Automated vibration control, reducing the need for manual intervention
• Consistent, accurate fill weights, improving process repeatability

This custom solution streamlined the packaging process, improved product consistency, and delivered a measurable return on investment through increased efficiency and reduced material handling costs.