Global Manufacturing, Inc
®
800.551.3569
TOLL FREE USA & CANADA
1801 East 22nd Street
501.374.7416
TEL
501.376.7147
FAX
Little Rock, AR 72206 USA
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Problem
Probable Cause
Solution
Vibrator will
not operate
Airline blocked
Locate obstruction and remove. Check
for kinked airline. Check filter.
Inadequate air supply
Increase regulator setting or reduce
number of units in use at same time.
Check capacity of compressor.
Airline too small for
distance used
Use larger airline.
Contamination in
vibrator
Disassemble and clean.
Clogged filter
Clean or replace filter.
Foreign matter in
vibrator jamming vane
Disassemble and clean.
Vane is in wrong position
Disassemble and position shaft and
vane according to this manual. Rollers
must set on top of vane.
Excessive noise
Insufficient mount
Replace with stronger mounting
apparatus.
Damaged housing or
covers
Replace the housing or covers.
Vibrator
operates
slowly
Airline leaking or
constricted
Replace airline, valve, or filter.
Airline too small for
distance used
Replace airline with larger size air line.
Filter clogged
Clean, repair, or replace.
Contamination in
vibrator
Disassemble and clean.
Lack of lubrication or
oil has thickened due to
cold weather which may
cause vane to stick
Increase amount of lubrication. Thin oil
with alcohol or antifreeze. Switch to a
lighter weight oil.
Side plates are worn
Replace or resurface side plates.
Change in
vibrator sound
Insufficient mount
Check for loose bolts, broken welds,
and damaged brackets.
Worn vane or side plates
Replace parts.
Insufficient lubrication
Increase amount of lubrication.
XIII. Troubleshooting
High Frequency Vibrators Performance Data
40 psi
60 psi
80 psi
2.8 bar
4.1 bar
5.5 bar
Model
Unbalance Start-Up
Pressure Speed
Flow
Force
Speed
Flow
Force
Speed
Flow
Force
lb-in
psi
rpm
cfm
lbf
rpm
cfm
lbf
rpm
cfm
lbf
kg-mm
bar
Lpm
kN
Lpm
kN
Lpm
kN
GCD-4400
GCL-4400
0.60
12
9,500
46.0
1,538
12,000
54.0
2,454
15,400
61.0
4,041
7
0.8
1,303
6.8
1,529
10.9
1,727
18.0
GCD-5000
GCL-5000
0.80
14
9,350
47.0
1,986
11,800
57.0
3,164
14,500
63.0
4,777
9
1.0
1,331
8.8
1,614
14.1
1,784
21.2
GCD-5500
GCL-5500
1.40
15
8,800
48.0
3,079 9,000
59.0
3,221
11,500
64.0
5,258
16
1.0
1,359
13.7
1,671
14.3
1,812
23.4
GCD-6500
GCL-6500
2.80
20
7,600
49.0
4,593 8,200
60.0
5,347
10,000
67.0
7,952
32
1.4
1,388
20.4
1,699
23.8
1,897
35.4