Pneumatic vibrators are a vital tool in a wide range of industries, including construction, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing, to handle a large number of practical tasks. These pneumatic vibrators work by converting pneumatic energy into mechanical energy which manifests itself in either a circular or linear vibratory movement. The force of the vibratory movement is generally adjusted by the operator regulating the pressure of the supplied airflow. If you are considering the advantages of using pneumatic vibrators in your industry, then you must be sure to select the most suitable vibrators for your application.

Look for your ideal vibrator design

One of the key advantages pneumatic vibrators have over other systems is that they do not have many moving parts, making them reliable, efficient and, above all, safe to operate. While choosing to employ vibrators is nearly always a great choice, you must be sure that the vibrator you choose is perfect for your situation. The type of vibrator needed to smooth recently poured concrete will be of a very different size and power to the vibrator used on a production line or in an agricultural setting. Perhaps you may not need a permanently fixed vibrator at all. Many suppliers offer a range of portable pneumatic vibrators that can deliver a variable vibratory force. There are four principal categories of pneumatic vibrators, and they can have very different uses:

Internal vibrators - This type of vibrator is used to apply a vibration directly inside a product such as premixed concrete which must be vibrated to removed all of the air pockets.

Rotary vibrators - Rotary vibrators use rotational imbalances to create a high-frequency circular vibration with small amplitude.

Linear vibrators - A piston motion generates a low-frequency vibration with large amplitudes.

Pneumatic impactors - A striking piston creates an impulse similar to a hammer blow.

How are pneumatic vibrators used in the real world?

Pneumatic vibrators have many practical uses. In addition to extracting moisture and trapped air from concrete, they can separate powders for pharmaceutical companies or empty agricultural silos. With such wide application, it is no surprise that every company will have different requirements. If you can't decide which vibratory system will suit you best, it can be helpful to talk through your options with the supplier. The supplier will be able to explain what options are available to you and how they could be tailored for your situation.