by
Linda Kleineberg
| Apr 11, 2012
Identify your VIBCO Ball or Turbine Pneumatic Vibrator in a few easy steps!
It can be difficult to tell the difference betwen ball vibrators and turbine vibrators, nevermind between all the different VIBCO models of ball or turbine vibrators available.
Here are a few easy steps to help you identify whether you have a VIBCO ball or a turbine vibrator, and which model/style you have:
 | STEP 1: Does your vibrator rattle when you shake it? If it does, then you have a ball vibrator. VIBCO offers three styles of ball vibrators - BB, BV and V models. If the unit does not rattle, then you have a VIBCO turbine vibrator. |
 | STEP 2: Does your vibrator have a "foot" style mount or a single-bolt mount? If your vibrator has a single-bolt style mount, then it is either an FBS or BBS turbine vibrator, or a BB ball vibrator. If it has feet, then it is a BVS or VS turbine vibrator, or a BV or V ball vibrator. |
 | STEP 3: Stand your foot-mount unit on it's mounting base (where the bolt holes are). Does the air port in from the top down, or from the side? If it is top-down with a threaded exhaust port, then you have either a BVS turbine vibrator or a BV ball vibrator. If it is a side inlet with or without a threaded exhaust port, then you have a VS turbine vibrator or a V ball vibrator. |
Do you have a ball vibrator? Consider replacing it with a VIBCO Silent Turbine Vibrator... here's why:
Lower Noise — average turbine vibrator is around 72 dB
Lower Operating Costs— turbine vibrators do not require lubrication
Lower Energy Consumption — turbine vibrators use 50% less air
Longer Life — turbine vibrators typically outlast ball vibrators 3 to 1
Greater Efficiency — turbine vibrators maintain speed and efficiency throughout life vs. ball vibrators that start to lose speed and efficiency from the very start
As always, VIBCO Vibrators technicians and customer service agents are ready to help you select the right vibrator for your needs.
Call us at 800-633-0032 in the USA, 800-465-9709 in Canada, or 401-539-2392 from outside North America for help right now!