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The ACT Group has choosing the right rotary, piston or electric vibrator for your material handling needs almost down to an exact science. We have helped many industrial contractors find the solutions they need to prevent ratholing and other common flow problems. If you’re in the market for a railcar or hopper vibrator, consult our guide to narrow your selection process.
The purpose of an industrial vibrator is to keep fine and coarse materials flowing properly during manufacturing, loading and unloading processes. They are available in either mechanical (piston-driven) or electrical (rotary-style) formats. The size of the vibrator and how it is mounted makes a direct impact on how effective it is for your intended use.
The ACT Group is a proud supplier of Global Manufacturing products. You can count on us to be your source of all types of industrial vibrators from rotary electric to pneumatic or piston ball options.
Electric Vibrators
Alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) in single- and three-phase options
The electric motor rotates shaft-mounted
unbalanced weights, and this reaction produces vibration
Best used with granular materials
Hydraulic Vibrators
Motor-driven options
These use an external motor to drive the shaft-
mounted unbalanced weights to create vibration
Best used with coarse materials
Pneumatic Rotary Vibrators
Ball, Turbine, and Roller options
The material rotates from the pneumatic turbine
operation or as a reaction to higher frequencies
Best used with granular materials
Linear Vibrators
Piston options
Motor-driven options
The rapidly-moving pistons create a linear
shock wave of energy to encourage material flow
Best used with coarse materials
Railcar Vibrators
Varies between Impacting, air-cushioned, hydraulic, pneumatic rotary, and clamp-on options
Uses a bracket to stay on the railcar and delivers an impacting blow to dislodge materials
Best used with granular materials
Examples of fine, granular flow materials:
Examples of coarse flow materials:
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