For many years, the necessity to store, move and manipulate material in bulk has created a problem: how to get it out of the storage vessel without losing any product?

Typical problems include bridging, ratholing, clinging and arching. Once a pluggage exists, it becomes necessary to remove it in order to continue with production. One of the first things an operator will do is try to dislodge it in some manner, usually, it is done manually, offering huge hazard risks.

Historically, techniques such as water and air lances, silo cleanout equipment, shotgun blasts and even dynamite have been used to eliminate material blockage. The most common means of material removal over the years is the use of a sledgehammer.

Martin® manufactures a wide range of transfer point options specifically engineered to prevent the clog of material and maintain the production flow.

Learn how Martin® can help you with flow issues here.

Unloading should be trouble-free!

Martin Engineering’s truck vibrators get bulk materials moving quickly and thoroughly by energizing the load and breaking the friction between particles. That means you can unload truck loads faster and get drivers back on the road more quickly.

Cougar^® DC Truck Vibrator: Rugged and economical, the Cougar^® DC Truck Vibrators provide power to improve the speed and efficiency of unloading dump trucks and other mobile equipment. Models are available to suit your truck and your typical load.

Know more about our Cougar® Vibrators here. And, also, see how we have helped a salt company here.