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Compacting

Compacting With Vibration

Because the cost of moving products to the customer is often a substantial budget item, reducing the cost of shipping can significantly impact overall profitability. One way to reduce those costs is by packing more product into each container. Industrial vibration, properly applied, causes bulk products and loose items to settle as containers are being filled. This allows the manufacturer to pack more product into each container, thereby reducing costs.

At NetterVibration, we produce high-quality vibration equipment engineered to perform a wide range of industrial tasks, from compacting bulk product prior to shipping to sorting products by size or weight. For more information on how our products can contribute to your company’s profitability, call +44 1543 278981.

Leveling Barrel Surfaces in a Tight Space

A Netter customer in the chemical manufacturing industry was working with a bulk solid chemical in powder formfilling barrels for delivery. Because the angle of repose for this specific material was relatively steep, a cone formed on the surface of the product as it was being fed into the barrel. In order to fill the barrel to its full capacity and place a lid on it, this cone had to be flattened.

Typically, we would advise the customer to fill the barrels on a compaction table, but due to limited space that was not an option. This case presented an additional challenge in that the solution had to be ATEX compliant because some of the materials were potentially explosive or flammable.

The customer purchased and began implementing a Netter NCT 29 E and a Netter NTS 50/01 EL, both of which are pneumatic vibrators, applying them to the barrels with two VAC 250 Twin GD vacuum systems. This leveled the surface of the product at the top of the barrel, allowing it to be completely filled and sealed with a cover. An additional benefit of the equipment they purchased is that the vacuum mounting is easily attached and detached from the sides of the barrels, so they can be moved quickly from barrel to barrel.

Products used in this case study
  • pneumatic turbine vibrators series by NetterVibration
    Series NCT Pneumatic Turbine Vibrators

    Pneumatic turbine vibrators of the series NCT are particularly suitable for moving bulk materials. They can be used for emptying containers and big bags, driving chutes, sieves and vibrating tables and for the mechanical stimulation of processes.

  • pneumatic linear vibrators series NTS by NetterVibration
    Series NTS Pneumatic Linear Vibrators

    The pneumatic linear vibrators of the series NTS are especially suitable for conveying, emptying and compacting bulk material. The vibration (sinus-shaped oscillation) is produced by a freely vibrating, self-reversing piston.

  • vacuum fixing device VAC 15 with PKL 740 ST by NetterVibration
    Series VAC Vacuum Fixing Devices

    With NetterVibration's vacuum fixing device of the series VAC, you can apply vibration equipment to containers without having to install the vibrators permanently.

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Compacting Manufacturing Component Parts for Shipping Efficiency

NetterVibration customer manufacturing component parts was experiencing inefficiency in shipping their product because, as the components were being fed into the shipping containers, a cone-shaped mound formed, leaving open space on the sides of the mound and between components. This made sealing the boxes impossible without reducing the number of components and leaving a substantial amount of space in the box.

The customer agreed that compaction with an industrial vibrator was the optimal solution for flattening the contents of the box. However, because the customer did not want to increase production time, it was required that the vibration be part of the production chain. They installed an NTK 40 AL pneumatic linear vibrator to a VTR 4/6 vibrating table for roller conveyors fitted with rollers, using a set of air bellows to lift the box before compaction. As a result, the customer was able to flatten the angle of repose in process, thereby making the most efficient use of the space within the boxes and reducing the company’s shipping costs.

Products used in this case study
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    Series VTR Vibrating Tables for Roller Conveyors

    Vibration tables for roller conveyors are adapted to vibrate products on roller track, when the load is on the vibration station, our system will receive a signal to raise the product off the roller and vibrate the load in few seconds.

  • pneumatic linear vibrators series NTK by NetterVibration
    Series NTK Pneumatic Linear Vibrators

    The pneumatic linear vibrators of the series NTK are especially suitable for conveying and compacting bulk material, due to the completely linear vibration. The linear vibration is produced by a freely oscillating, self-reversing piston.

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    Pneumatic Spring Bellows

    Our pneumatic spring bellows are made of reinforced multilayer elastomeric polymer. The steel end plates are securely joined to the bellow walls by means of beading and are airtight.

  • pneumatic maintenance unit NWE by Netter Vibration
    Series NWE, NFR and NOE Pneumatic Maintenance Units

    Our pneumatic maintenance units supply pneumatic vibrators with the right amount of clean and lubricated compressed air for each application.

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Compacting to Fill Large Bag Containers to a Specific Weight

NetterVibration customer was filling large bag containers with a bulk solid to a specific weightDuring the filling process, the feeder poured the material into the bag until it reached the desired weight, then stopped. However, the product being fed into the bag formed a cone-shaped mound, leaving space inside the container around the mound and the material needed to be flattened. This filling and compacting process was repeated until the desired final weight was reached and the container could be sealed.

The customer placed the container on a VTFW 10/12 vibrating table with scale with two NEG 25930 electric external vibrators installed, which is open on one side so that the pallet can be inserted onto the table from the side using only a hand pallet truck. Upon reaching the desired weight, a scale triggered the vibrators to turn on, flattening the angle of repose and compacting the contents of the bag. This enabled the customer to use the smallest container possible and fill it completelyminimizing shipping costs.

Products used in this case study
  • vibrating tables with scale VTW by NetterVibration
    Series VTW Vibrating Table With Scale

    With NetterVibration’s vibrating tables with integrated scales, you will be able to measure total weight accurately while applying vibration for compaction.

  • [Translate to English:] Serie NEG Drehstrom Elektro-Außenvibratoren
    Series NEG 3-Phase Electric External Vibrators

    Electric external vibrators of the series NEG are used whenever, for example conveyor chutes or sieves need to be driven. In addition, these devices can loosen material blockages adhesion in silos. The 3-phase NEG units run at 750, 1,000, 1,500 or 3,000 min-1 with a 230/400 V, 50 Hz power supply.

  • static adjustable frequency control SRF by NetterVibration
    Series SRF, NFU and ATV Variable-Frequency Controls

    Some applications require frequencies that cannot be achieved with normal vibrator. We offer three types of variable-frequency drives solutions.

  • blade springs by NetterVibration
    Blade Springs

    Conveyor systems transferring low weight loads quick and easy to assemble with combinations of our blade springs. These include, among other things, transport chutes, conveyor troughs for dosing and sieves.

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Compacting for Better Shipping Efficiency

NetterVibration customer filling large boxes as they sat on wood pallets was experiencing higher shipping costs than necessary due to inefficiency in filling the boxes. As the product was being fed into the box, a cone-shaped mound formed, extending above the top of the box, making it impossible to close and seal the box.

The customer used a VTF 8/12 low profile table with two NEG 25540 electric external vibrators, which is open on one side so that the pallet can be inserted onto the table from the side using only a hand pallet truck. The linear vibration supplied by the table flattened the angle of repose and allowed more components to be fed into the box. This minimized the number of boxes being shipped and therefore substantially reduced the shipping cost.

Products used in this case study
  • vibrating table low profile VTF by NetterVibration
    Serie VTF Low Profile Tables

    Our Low-profile vibration tables offer all the advantages of our standard vibration tables fits into spaces many standard vibration tables cannot.

  • [Translate to English:] Serie NEG Drehstrom Elektro-Außenvibratoren
    Series NEG 3-Phase Electric External Vibrators

    Electric external vibrators of the series NEG are used whenever, for example conveyor chutes or sieves need to be driven. In addition, these devices can loosen material blockages adhesion in silos. The 3-phase NEG units run at 750, 1,000, 1,500 or 3,000 min-1 with a 230/400 V, 50 Hz power supply.

  • static adjustable frequency control SRF by NetterVibration
    Series SRF, NFU and ATV Variable-Frequency Controls

    Some applications require frequencies that cannot be achieved with normal vibrator. We offer three types of variable-frequency drives solutions.

  • coil spring by NetterVibration
    Coil Springs Made of Stainless Steel

    Feeders, vibrating tables and discharge troughs need a flexible support, which can be achieved by installing our coil springs.

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Compacting Electronic Components

NetterVibration customer that manufactures electronic components was experiencing inefficiency in its shipping because the loose components did not completely fill the boxes they were being shipped in. As the components were being fed into the boxes, a mound accumulated in the centre that extended above the top of the box, making it difficult to close and seal the package.

By applying an NTK 40 AL pneumatic linear vibrator to the side of the box, the customer compacted the contents of the box, flattening the angle of repose and allowing more components to be shipped in each box. This minimized the number of boxes being shipped and therefore substantially reduced the shipping cost. Furthermore, by applying the vibrator with a VAC 15 vacuum fixing device, a single vibrator could be moved easily from box to box.

Products used in this case study
  • pneumatic linear vibrators series NTK by NetterVibration
    Series NTK Pneumatic Linear Vibrators

    The pneumatic linear vibrators of the series NTK are especially suitable for conveying and compacting bulk material, due to the completely linear vibration. The linear vibration is produced by a freely oscillating, self-reversing piston.

  • vacuum fixing device VAC 15 with PKL 740 ST by NetterVibration
    Series VAC Vacuum Fixing Devices

    With NetterVibration's vacuum fixing device of the series VAC, you can apply vibration equipment to containers without having to install the vibrators permanently.

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Compacting Bulk Solid Powder for Shipping

NetterVibration customer in the chemical manufacturing industry was using a feeder system to fill boxes with a bulk solid powder for shipping. The feeder was configured to fill six boxes simultaneously. During the filling process, a cone-shaped mound formed on top of the material, extending above the top of the box.

The customer installed an NTK 8 AL pneumatic linear vibrator to the table, vibrating the boxes while and after they are filled, flattening the angle of repose and allowing for more product to be put in the box before closing and sealing it. As a result, the customer was able to ship more product on each truckload, substantially reducing shipping costs.

Products used in this case study
  • pneumatic linear vibrators series NTK by NetterVibration
    Series NTK Pneumatic Linear Vibrators

    The pneumatic linear vibrators of the series NTK are especially suitable for conveying and compacting bulk material, due to the completely linear vibration. The linear vibration is produced by a freely oscillating, self-reversing piston.

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