As with any with any machine, pneumatic vibrators and their associated accessories need some tender care, including lubrication and routine cleaning to ensure that they operate efficiently. Here a couple of things to expect if you are looking forward to a longer, consistent and successful lifespan of your pneumatic turbine vibrator
Lubrication — You need to check your lubricator frequently to ensure that it operates efficiently. If your equipment is working most of the times, you need to ensure that you refill it every 1-2 or 3 weeks. Equipment that is used less frequently may require a refill within 1-3 months. You can use internal coating to help reduce the frequency or the need for lubrication. However, coatings without the need for lubrication tend to wear out faster compared to pistons or vibrators that are lubricated frequently.
Filter maintenance — The role of the filter is to protect or clean the incoming air by collecting all potential contaminants to prevent your vibrator from malfunctioning or underperforming. A good and proper filter will ensure that your machine operates efficiently and optimally. You need to establish an inspection schedule alongside the lubrication schedule for a smooth airflow.
Check your spring
Most piston and pneumatic vibrators may not need springs to function but for a few models that do, internal springs are subject to wear and tear. Therefore, if your pneumatic vibrators have springs ensure to have a spare spring since these parts break from time to time.
Replace the Gaskets
All types of vibrators whether they are pneumatic vibrators, impact piston vibrators, air-cushioned piston vibrators or rail car piston vibrators use gaskets to seal against any oil leaks. It is advisable to inspect your vibrators for any leaks due to worn out gaskets. Typically, gaskets wear off over time and this reduces the efficiency and performance of the vibrator. While spare gaskets may not be very critical, you need to have one in your toolbox for continuity purposes.
Benefits of replacing your ball vibrators with turbine vibrators
Reduced Noise
Turbine vibrators like pneumatic vibrators do not feature a lot of noise during their operation. Surveys suggest that their lifetime dB is about 65-75. As for ball vibrators, there is eminent wear, which makes the ballrace to pit, hence raising the noise to higher levels of up to 100dB.
Little to No Lubrication
They come with sealed bearings that are prelubricated to operate during its entire life. This means that you don’t have to worry about lubrication and as such, machine failures due to forgotten lubrication is not an issue.
Low Air Consumption
Air uptake of ball vibrators is 50% higher than their comparable turbine vibrators. Since the ball vibrators take up nearly 1/20 of the house space of the vibrator, it means that a larger portion of the air goes into waste. As for turbine vibrators, the turbine is fitted snugly, meaning that almost the entire air is used to turn around the turbine to release the needed vibration.
