<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The <strong>Martin BD-16 vibrolator</strong> is a pneumatic ball-type vibration inducer from Martin Engineering’s Vibrolator® Ball Vibrator Series. This unit features a single moving part—a chrome steel ball rolling on a hardened steel race—delivering continuous-duty vibration with minimal wear and maintenance requirements.</p>
<h2>Key Features</h2>
<ul>
<li>One moving part design (chrome steel ball on hardened steel race) reduces complexity and maintenance costs</li>
<li>Pneumatic operation—no electrical power required; O-ring sealed for reliable performance</li>
<li>Dual-mount bracket configuration adapts to vertical and horizontal mounting positions</li>
<li>Tapped exhaust port with muffler standard for noise control</li>
<li>Delivers slight-to-moderate force suitable for small-scale industrial vibration tasks</li>
<li>Compact footprint with high force-to-weight ratio</li>
</ul>
<h2>Technical Specifications</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Model:</strong> BD-16</li>
<li><strong>Vibrator Type:</strong> Ball type (pneumatic)</li>
<li><strong>Manufacturer:</strong> Martin Engineering</li>
<li><strong>Duty:</strong> Continuous</li>
<li><strong>Force Output:</strong> Slight-to-moderate</li>
<li><strong>Bolt Size:</strong> 3/8″</li>
<li><strong>Dimension A:</strong> 4.1800″</li>
<li><strong>Dimension B:</strong> 2.5625″</li>
<li><strong>Dimension C:</strong> 1.5625″</li>
<li><strong>Dimension D:</strong> 1.6875″</li>
<li><strong>Dimension E:</strong> 0.5625″</li>
<li><strong>Dimension F:</strong> 1.8125″</li>
<li><strong>Exhaust Port:</strong> Tapped NPT with muffler</li>
</ul>
<h2>Typical Applications</h2>
<p>The Martin BD-16 is well-suited for:</p>
<ul>
<li>Small-hopper and chute vibration</li>
<li>Match plates and foundry pattern shaking</li>
<li>Light sifting and screening operations</li>
<li>Powder and granule feeding systems</li>
<li>Laboratory testing and material handling</li>
</ul>
<h2>Compatibility & Replacements</h2>
<h3>Compatible With</h3>
<ul>
<li>Compressed air systems rated for pneumatic tool operation</li>
<li>Standard industrial pneumatic control systems</li>
<li>Dual-mount hopper and chute assemblies</li>
<li>Martin Engineering support structures and brackets</li>
</ul>
<h3>Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For</h3>
<ul>
<li>Original Martin BD-16 units</li>
<li>Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Works With</h3>
<ul>
<li>Pneumatic actuator control systems</li>
<li>Compressed air delivery at standard PSI ratings</li>
<li>Exhaust muffling and silencing equipment</li>
</ul>
