Product Overview The tendency of dry solids to flow from bins in a sporadic or irregular fashion has perplexed the materials handling industry from its earliest days. Attempts to solve the problem have ranged widely - and wildly - from the use of a laborer with a sledge hammer, to rappers or vibrators and powerful blasts of air. Over the years no single method or combination of techniques ever provided a universally successful solution. Then in 1960, a revolutionary new concept was introduced which overcame the troublesome and costly problems of arching, bridging, and rat-holing. Called a "Bin Activator", the device consisted of a vibrated cone which was suspended beneath the bin, replacing a major portion of the standard fixed cone. Positive discharge was achieved through the successful application of the principles of vibration as well as by the design of the unit. Features/Benefits - Wide Range of Sizes: 2' to 16' diameter - Unique Dual Baffle Design: features a primary and suspended secondary baffle that delivers continuous flow of dry materials without plugging, jamming or bridging - Endless beaded Flexible Sleeve: is 7/16" thick with 3-ply reinforcement that will not puncture, slip or leak - Solid Steel Suspension Arms: are bolted 90º and can support up to 5000,000 lbs. each to ensure the bin activator will always remain attached to the bin and cannot move off-center - Unitized Vibrator and Motor: combines the vibrator and motor in a single, sealed enclosure with no belts to slip or break - unconditionally guaranteed for 30 months - Performance Guarantee: every Metalfab bin activator is guaranteed to perform in accordance with specifications or the purchase price will be refunded Operating Characteristics - Delivers long-lasting performance with low maintenance, maximum process "uptime" and high standard quality - all at a very competitive price - Features an exclusive dual baffle to prevent compaction of material - Construction Materials: Carbon steel, special coatings, 304SS, 316SS