
Model Types
The NAVCO BH 3 is available in three model types; Impacting,Silent and Timed Impact.
Impacting Vibrator:
The Impacting Model BH 3 IGO
develops a high amplitude repetitive
impulse when the piston strikes the
base of the bore sharply on each
cycle. The piston is air cushioned at
the head plate on the upward stroke.
Momentum and energy are
transmitted through the bin wall and
into the material by each elastic
collision between the piston and the
vibrator base. The repetitive impacts
enable the Vibrator to affect material
over a large area of influence
overcoming the bulk material
strength and reducing the wall
friction angle.
NAVCO Impacting Pneumatic Piston
Vibrators are excellent for all bulk
material flow problems, especially
those involving cohesive materials
with marginal to poor flow
characteristics. They are also effective
in cleaning adhering material from
empty bins and process vessels.
Silent Vibrator:
The Silent Model BH 3 SGO
generates a sinusoidal output by
creating an air cushion at each end of
the piston stroke. NAVCO Silent
Pneumatic Piston Vibrators are
effective in applications involving
non-cohesive or free flowing
materials where a slight increase in
energy is required to initiate or
maintain flow. The Silent Units are
also ideal as drivers for vibratory
tables and feeders.
Timed Impact Vibrator:
The Timed Impact Model BH 3
IGT delivers a single, high amplitude
impulse each time it is energized.
NAVCO Timed Impact units may be
operated using pneumatic or
electronic timers, programmable
controllers, or any other device that
can deliver an intermittent control
signal to the unit. The impulse of
Timed Impact unit is very effective in
evacuating hoppers and process
vessels. Specific advantages of
NAVCO Timed Impact units are low
noise levels and very low air
consumption.
Choosing Proper Vibrator
Proper sizing and Installation of vibrators are critical to the success of the flow aid system.
The three major factors to consider in selecting pneumatic piston vibrators for hopper applications are:
¾The wall thickness of the hopper.
¾The volume and mass of material in the hopper.
¾The flow characteristics of the bulk material.
The NAVCO BH 3 is a medium duty vibrator. It may be applied to hoppers with a capacity of 10 – 20 tons, with a wall
thickness of 1/4” (6.35 mm) – 3/8” (9.5 mm). On thinner walls, a reinforcement plate is recommended. On thicker wall, a
larger unit should be selected.
Installation
The optimal mounting location for a vibrator in a typical
hopper application is at the point of the flow restriction. If
the exact position is unknown, the vibrator should be
located from 1/4th to 1/3rd of the height of the hopper from
the discharge. For large hoppers, hoppers with unusual
geometry, or particularly difficult material flow problems,
multiple vibrators may be required.
The vibrator mounting plate should be skip welded to the
hopper wall using a low hydrogen welding rod. If
reinforcement is required, it should be skip welded, also
with a low hydrogen rod.
To ensure proper application and operation of NAVCO
vibrators, NAVCO offers a complete line of system
accessories. The BH 3 has a 3/8” NPT Inlet and therefore
utilizes 3/8" NPT accessories.
For Assistance, please contact
NAVCO INDIA LLP,
(JOINT VENTURE OF KJN ENTERPRISES & NAVCO, USA)
C/o. KJN Enterprises
68A, New Empire Industrial Estate,
Kondivita Lane, J.B. Nagar,
Andheri (E), Mumbai-400 059.
India.
Ph.: 022 – 28342079 / 30888514
Fax: 022 – 30888515
Web Site: www.navcoindia.com
www.kjnenterprises.com
www.navco.us
Email: info@kjnenterprises.com
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