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What Is Superior: Brushless or Brushed?

By: Larry Horrie on 2/23/24 10:49

We can politely (or not so politely) discuss what manufacturer makes the best powered hand tools that can be bought at the big box retailers, but one thing that sure seems to be ...

Things To Consider When Sizing External Concrete Vibrators

By: Larry Horrie on 8/17/23 12:48

When I work with precast concrete producers to help them properly size and apply external concrete form vibrators, there are many things to consider. Among them are:

How To Overcome High Amp Draw On Electric Vibrators

By: Larry Horrie on 11/11/22 11:46

I recently received a phone call from an electrician at a quarry that was experiencing a high amp draw on a newly mounted electric vibrator that replaced a competitor’s vibrator. ...

Do You Know What BUGS Me? Bugholes In Concrete.

By: Larry Horrie on 3/4/22 10:51

Bugholes are the enemy when it comes to precast concrete products, and there is no need to put up with them. Bugholes are caused by entrapped air bubbles that reach the surface ...

Hopper Damage and How to Prevent It!

By: Larry Horrie on 4/2/21 10:45

A common concern that I occasionally hear is “I have material flow issues through my bin, hopper, or chute and I’ve tried vibrators in the past but they cracked my hopper wall.” ...

Vibrators are NOT One Size Fits All...Size Matters

By: Larry Horrie on 11/20/20 10:45

I recently received a phone call from a maintenance supervisor at a cement plant looking for help on keeping the vibrators they're using from cracking the mounting brackets and ...

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