Case Studies
Case Study: MARTIN® NTK® Oscillator Moves Pellets Down Conveyor
A local chemical plant handles small catalytic pellets that are wet when they are fed onto the belt and run through a furnace where they are dried out. After being dried out, the pellets become hard and brittle and break… Learn More
Case Study: Air Consumption Reduced With A MARTIN® NTS™ 50/04 Non-Impacting Vibrator
An Arkansas gypsum plant manager became concerned about air consumption. They saw that they would need to reduce the load on the plant air system or be forced to upgrade to a larger compressor. Learn More
Case Study: Flow Problems Solved with MARTIN® XHA™ Electric Vibrators
A large manufacturer of metal shelving was experiencing a parts flow problem on a sheet metal press. The parts being stamped were plugging the die which caused frequent quality problems and “die” damage. Learn More
Case Study: Filling Tank Trucks – MARTIN® NTS™ 50/40 Non-Impacting Vibrator with a VAC-MOUNT™ 20
A Brazilian customer was having trouble loading lime into tank trucks. Material was not flowing into the trucks and filling completely without air pockets or gaps. Learn More
Case Study: Broken Cookies – Bakery Packaging Solutions
A large bakery recently approached us with an unusual vibrator application. One of the products they produce is broken cookies that are shipped in bulk to be used in cookies & cream ice cream. The cookies are cooked whole, broken,… Learn More
Case Study: Eliminate Vibration & Reduce Driver Fatigue
Nissan Canada Inc. introduced a new line of fork lift trucks featuring an innovative “floating cab” designed to eliminate vibration and reduce driver fatigue. Learn More
Case Study: Material Flow Solutions – Feeding Chute
A customer who manufactures ice cream was having difficulties keeping sugar flowing down a feeding chute. The product would bridge and cling to the sides of the chute, creating inconsistency in the product blend. Learn More
Case Study: Rotary Electric Vibrator Solution
Dow Corning of Midland, Michigan was experiencing high maintenance problems with electric vibrators in their wood-fired power plant. These rotary electric vibrators were mounted on 4′ x 6′ screens, which were used to screen pyrites from the exhaust gases. These… Learn More
Case Study: Aluminum Shot – MARTIN® NTK® Oscillator Solution
A manufacturer of aluminum shot was having serious quality control problems regarding the size and shape of his product. Pieces were deformed or elongated to the point where his customers were complaining. Learn More
Case Study: Chute Build Up – MARTIN® NTS™ 54/02 Non-Impacting Vibrator
An automobile assembly plant in Detroit, Michigan was experiencing build-up on the chute walls in their fuel handling system. Learn More