A Midwest dump truck, trailer, and truck body manufacturer needed a high-quality and reliable vibration solution for their products intended to haul the heaviest and tackiest cargo. The company's high standards required a powerful vibrator that helps quickly release sticky materials, avoiding the need to raise the body to its steepest angle, or to do sudden start/stops to release stubborn loads. Easier dumping also avoids the temptation for workers to attempt cleaning out the bed with a shovel or other tools, helping keep them out of harm's way. All of these requirements needed to be achieved at a reasonable per-unit cost. Having used Cougar® vibrators since they first started building dump bodies, Towmaster turned to Martin Engineering.
Most of the Towmaster designs have the vibrator mounted at the center front underside, but some designs require they be located on the front of the body or on one of the longsills. According to operators, all three configurations work very well. "Customers have been very pleased with their performance. Without the vibration, their jobs would be a nightmare," a company representative said. "Difficult materials or harsh weather conditions can make dumping miserable without them. We like the fact that they are sealed against harsh service environments and have a small footprint."