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® Vibration Technology for Processing Bulk Materials NAT IO NAL A IR VI BR ATOR CO. NAVCO BIN HOPPER VIBRATOR ® (BH SERIES) OPERATION MANUAL CONTACT US TODAY AT SALES@NAVCO.US NAVCO.US 11929 Brittmoore Park Dr. Houston, TX 77041 832.467.3636 832.467.3800...
® flow of bulk materials out of hoppers, bins, bunkers, and bulk material processing vessels. Since that time, NAVCO has become a leading expert in material flow solutions. Our high quality, industrial grade, pneumatic piston vibrator line still remains at the core of our business today.
VI BR ATOR CO. SAFETY INFORMATION NAVCO Bin Hopper (BH) series vibrators are intended to promote flow of dry bulk solid materials. BH vibrator models are available in air cushioned (SG0), repetitive impacting (IG0) and single impact (IGT). Repetitive Impact BH Vibrator...
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A safety cable or chain must always secure the vibrator to a supporting structure to prevent injury in case of mounting failure. CONTACT US TODAY AT SALES@NAVCO.US NAVCO.US 11929 Brittmoore Park Dr. Houston, TX 77041 832.467.3636 832.467.3800...
22-1/2 11-1/2 16-1/2 8-1/2 12-1/4 1. Mounting bolt diameter 2. * Asterisk indicates two bolt mount 3. Single Impact Model See individual PDF CONTACT US TODAY AT SALES@NAVCO.US NAVCO.US 11929 Brittmoore Park Dr. Houston, TX 77041 832.467.3636 832.467.3800 Page 6...
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BH 3L BH 4.00 BH 5.00 BH 6.00 Readings are dBA (slow response). All measurements are 10’ –12’ from vibrator, inside concrete tile building. CONTACT US TODAY AT SALES@NAVCO.US NAVCO.US 11929 Brittmoore Park Dr. Houston, TX 77041 832.467.3636 832.467.3800 Page 7...
If the hopper slope angle is greater than 70° from the horizontal, a piston return spring is recommended to ensure positive starting action (BH 1.62 through BH 6.00 only). Vibrator(s) should be located according to NAVCO bin map or installation drawing. 1-1/8...
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Determine proper mounting location. Assure a mounting angle greater than 20°, unless ‘SP’ type. Skip weld reinforcing plate to hopper. Do not weld corners. NAVCO can recommend weld specifications if required. Skip weld t-slot to reinforcing plate. Do not weld corners.
60 psi. exhaust while running. A thin film of oil on the palm of the hand will confirm that the vibrator is being lubricated properly. CONTACT US TODAY AT SALES@NAVCO.US NAVCO.US 11929 Brittmoore Park Dr. Houston, TX 77041 832.467.3636 832.467.3800...
*THE VIBRATOR SHOULD NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT LUBRICATION* A high-duty, low viscosity, low sludge residue, air percussion tool ISO 32 lubricant or 5 to 10W oil is the preferred lubrication for NAVCO Pneumatic Vibrators.
Scale or other contaminants may need to be removed from interior. Large erratic vibrations observed: Faulty mounting. Check all bolt connections for proper torque. Tighten as necessary. CONTACT US TODAY AT SALES@NAVCO.US NAVCO.US 11929 Brittmoore Park Dr. Houston, TX 77041 832.467.3636 832.467.3800 Page 13...
To obtain credit, vibrators must be returned to NAVCO freight “prepaid.” NAVCO will prepay return freight on warranty vibrators. Non-warranted repairs will be returned “collect.” NAVCO will provide a list of repairs and an estimate of repair cost. Repairs are made on acceptance of this cost.