Released on: April 16, 2008, 6:03 am

Press Release Author: VIBCO Vibrators

Industry: Food & Beverage

Press Release Summary: VIBCO BVS-190 Silent Pneumatic Turbine Vibrators vibrate
hopper discharge chutes and walls to keep cheese flowing.

Press Release Body: A cheese producer had a costly production problem. Cheese built
up and stuck to the hopper walls, causing clogs and stopping the flow through the
discharge chutes. The production line would shut down and employees had to climb up
on the equipment to clear the problem - usually by using hammers to bang on the
hopper walls. Once they cleared the clogs, employees needed to resterilize the
entire area to prevent contamination. This resulted in a significant amount of
wasted product and lost production time.

In addition to the wasted time and product, hammering on the hopper walls caused the
development of \"hammer rash\" - small dents and divots in the hopper wall - which in
turn caused the sticking and clogging to occur more frequently, further compounding
production problems and comprimising the equipment longevity, too!

A VIBCO vibration expert examined the situation and recommended mounting BVS-190
Silent Pneumatic Turbine Vibrators to the hopper at the discharge chutes. The
vibration kept the cheese flowing through the chutes and transferred to the hopper
walls to eliminate the sticking problem.

VIBCO BVS-190 Pneumatic Turbine Vibrators are prelubricated for life and, at just 67
dB, offer virtually silent operation. They produce 75 lbs of force and 10,500
vibrations per minute (VPM), and consume just 5.5 CFM at 80 PSI.

VIBCO manufactures a complete line of vibrators for the food industry, including
sanitary and wash-down safe models. VIBCO offers free, 24 hour per day, expert
vibration support for sizing, selection and placement of vibrators.

Founded in 1962, VIBCO, Inc. designs, manufacturers and markets a comprehensive
range of heavy-duty electric, pneumatic and hydraulic vibrators for construction and
industrial use. The company also designs, manufactures and markets a complete line
of vibratory plate compactors and rollers. The company is headquartered in Wyoming,
RI, USA. For more details and contact information, go to www.vibco.com.

Web Site: http://www.vibco.com

Contact Details: 75 Stilson Road
PO Box 8
Wyoming, RI 02898
800-633-0032 phone
401-539-2584 fax
vibrators@vibco.com