MARTIN ENGINEERING BLOG

Welcome! Below you will find a collection of insights by leading professionals detailing their experiences in the bulk handling industry.

What Is Superior: Brushless or Brushed?

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 ...
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Things To Consider When Sizing External Concrete Vibrators

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:
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How To Overcome High Amp Draw On Electric Vibrators

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. ...
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Do You Know What BUGS Me? Bugholes In Concrete.

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 ...
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Hopper Damage and How to Prevent It!

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

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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