Global Manufacturing, Inc.

06/02/2026

🤔 Why does one material flow easily while another refuses to move?
The answer often comes down to force and frequency.
Bigger is not always better...

Here's a quick rule of thumb:
✔ Fine materials like cement, flour, and salt usually respond best to higher-frequency vibration
✔ Larger materials like coal, gravel, and rock typically respond best to more force and lower-frequency vibration

But there are always exceptions!
🌲 Wood chips may be lightweight, but they often don’t respond well to vibration and an air blaster is your best option.
🧂 Solar salt is very fine, yet its weight and cohesiveness can require both high force and high frequency.

That's why solving flow problems isn't about finding the biggest vi****or—it's about finding the right vi****or. 😉

At Global Manufacturing, Inc., we've been helping customers keep materials flowing for over 50 years, and every application starts with understanding the material you're trying to move.

💡 What is the most difficult material you've ever had to handle?

🌐 How to Solve Flow Problems:https://www.globalmanufacturing.com/Images/globalmanufacturing/pdfs/how-to/How-to-Solve-Flow-Problems.pdf

BTW - the picture was AI generated

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05/26/2026

🔧 Mounting Your Industrial Vi****or (Part 3)

Linear / Piston Vi****or Mounts
Linear piston vi****ors work differently than rotary units. Instead of spinning force, they create rapid shock waves that flex the hopper wall to break material loose—a motion often called “oil canning.”

Because of that, the mounting setup is different too.
✔ Use shorter stitch-welded channel iron
✔ Channel length should be at least 2x the vi****or height (possibly shorter)
✔ Channel width should stay close to the vi****or base size
Our Yellow Jacket® piston vi****ors make installation even easier with compact mounting requirements and a simple single-bolt design!

A few important DON’Ts:
❌ Don’t mount directly to the hopper wall
❌ Don’t install multiple vi****ors on one channel
❌ Don’t weld the channel ends fully to the structure

The goal is always the same:
👉 Put the vibration energy into moving material—not damaging the container.
Thanks for following along with our 3-part mounting series!

🌐 https://www.globalmanufacturing.com/how-to

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05/19/2026

🔧 Mounting Your Industrial Vi****or (Part 2)

When a rotary vi****or is mounted correctly, it should look almost motionless while running. If the hopper or structure is shaking excessively or making a lot of noise, something probably isn’t mounted correctly.

A few important tips:
✔ Use stitch-welded channel iron
✔ Make the channel at least 2/3 the height of the hopper slope
✔ Make sure the vi****or sits flat with no rocking
✔ Point the rotation in the direction of material flow

And a few things NOT to do:
❌ Don’t mount multiple vi****ors on the same channel
❌ Don’t use a channel that’s too short
❌ Don’t weld the channel ends directly to the hopper wall

The goal is simple:
👉 Put vibration into the material—not into damaging the structure.

More mounting tips coming in Part 3.

🌐 https://www.globalmanufacturing.com/how-to

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05/12/2026

🔧 Let’s Talk About Mounting Your Industrial Vi****or (Part 1)

Even the best vi****or won’t perform correctly if it’s mounted wrong. In fact, improper mounting can actually damage your equipment over time.

A few important basics:
✔ Use channel iron for mounting
✔ The vi****or should look almost motionless while running
✔ Never mount directly to the container wall
✔ Don’t run the vi****or on an empty hopper or bin
✔ Always use a safety chain or cable

The goal is simple:
👉 Put the vibration energy into the material—not into damaging the structure.
Over the next few posts, we’ll cover more mounting tips and best practices to help keep your material flowing and your equipment protected.

Pictured is a vi****or mounted to a plate and a block to simulate a hopper full of material. The vi****or has the back cover off and a strobe light on it to show motion. The picture shows a still vi****or and the only thing that is in motion is the bell weight which looks like a ghost.

🌐 https://www.globalmanufacturing.com/how-to

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05/04/2026

✨ These ARE the Vi****ors You’re Looking For… 👋

When materials stop flowing, it’s usually not about more vibration—
it’s about the right vibrational force.

Cement, grain, fertilizer, powders… each one behaves differently. If you don’t match the application, your material might just… join the dark side (and stay stuck there).

At Global Manufacturing, Inc., we help you dial in the right force, frequency, and setup to keep materials moving like they should—no Jedi mind tricks required.

This May the 4th:
💥 Use the Force… the right vibrational force.
⚙️ Keep your material aligned with the Force (of mass flow)
🚂 And remember—stuck material is the path to downtime… downtime leads to frustration… frustration leads to the dark side

Keep your operation on the light side—where everything flows.
May the 4th be with you. 😄

🌐 www.globalmanufacturing.com

04/14/2026

👀 If you can see voids on the outside… imagine what you can’t see inside.

This photo shows voids and exposed aggregate after the formwork was removed. That’s a sign the concrete wasn’t properly consolidated.

But here’s the real issue:
Those visible gaps are usually just the tip of the iceberg. There could be more hidden inside the concrete—affecting strength and long-term durability.

That’s why proper vibration matters. It removes trapped air and helps concrete flow into every space—so you don’t end up with weak spots you can’t even see.

At Global Manufacturing, Inc., we manufacture vi****ors that help ensure your concrete is solid all the way through—not just on the surface.

Because once it cures… the results are set in stone...

🌐 https://www.globalmanufacturing.com/concrete-vi****ors



Note: This picture was pulled from a post on LinkedIn and it just showcased the problem well and in no means represents poor quality from the OP as we have no info on the application. This post is purely for education.

04/10/2026

📰 We Made the March Issue!

Global Manufacturing, Inc. is featured in the March issue of Dry Cargo International (pages 123–125), and we’re excited to be part of the conversation around bulk material handling and keeping materials moving.

The article touches on something we deal with every day—dust, powders, and bulk materials that don’t always want to cooperate. That’s where our industrial vi****ors and air blasters come in, helping prevent buildup and keep operations running smoothly.

We’re proud to see our work highlighted, but even more proud to keep helping our customers solve real problems in the field.

Take a look if you get the chance!
https://issuu.com/drycargointernational/docs/march_2026_issue_dry_cargo_international/125
And check us out!
🌐 www.globalmanufacturing.com

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Global Grain Trades, Baltic Ports & Terminals, Belt Conveyor Systems, Bulker Safety, Steel Products, Hoppers, United Kingdom, Grain Equipment

03/27/2026

🌉Even with the smallest bridges, good engineers/contractors 👷🏼 know that consolidation through vibration is necessary.

Check out about halfway through the video, an internal concrete vi****or is used. 🎯This is critical in building solid and long lasting concrete structures.

Some areas of concern in this video:
👉🏻 The vi****or was only used the one time instead of with every concrete pour. Hitting the form with a hammer or poking the concrete while it's being poured will not do the same thing.
👉🏻 I doubt the vibration provided by the vi****or in this video was at the correct speed required for the concrete mix used. It is crucial to maintain the correct rpm for your mix of concrete for successful consolidation.

Please check our website for more information:
🔎https://www.globalmanufacturing.com/concrete-vi****ors

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03/20/2026

🔧 Seeing a lot of Global vi****ors on eBay lately… let’s talk about it.

We build our vi****ors to last—a long time. That’s why it’s no surprise they show up on the secondary market. But if you’re buying (or already have) a pre-owned Global unit, there are a few things to keep in mind:

✔ They’re built to be maintained
With proper care and a little preventative maintenance, most of our vi****ors can keep running for years. Replacing wear parts is often far more cost-effective than buying new.

✔ Most models = minimal wear parts
Components like bearings may need to be replaced over time—but once they are, the unit is essentially given new life.

✔ We can help with repairs
Have an older unit? We can help connect you with a local repair shop—or take care of it ourselves.

⚠️ One exception: Ball Vi****ors

Ball vi****ors are simple and widely used—but their design means the main working components (the ball and raceways) are also the parts that wear out. Over time—or if run too fast—they can reach the end of their life.

We’ve engineered our versions to last longer than most, but wear is still inevitable.

👉 If you’re buying one secondhand, inspect it closely.
👉 If it’s worn out, a repair kit can often bring it back to life.

At the end of the day, we stand behind our products—new or old—and we’re here to help you get the most out of them.

03/02/2026

💥 Some Materials Don’t Move Without Serious Force

Cement.
Fly ash.
Compacted fertilizer.

That’s where our TCL and GCL railcar vi****ors come in. These models deliver the highest force and frequency to break loose the toughest materials.

Not every job needs maximum force — but when it does, you need the right tool.
We’ve got options to match your material.
Contact us for assistance: 501.374.7416

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