Keep Your Conveyor Performance “In Sync” with a Drive Upgrade

Does your vibratory conveyor appear to be moving material more slowly than it used to? Has your material burden-depth increased? Is your screening operation less efficient? This may be a symptom of RPM loss.

One often overlooked cause of RPM loss is wear on the drive belts and sheaves. Over time in a harsh, dirty environment, the V-grooves on the sheaves can wear causing a gradual reduction in the pitch diameter. This (or belt wear) allows the belts to drop in the grooves resulting in a lower operating RPM and lower stroke.

This can be verified by checking the eccentric shaft RPM with a tachometer or strobe light. Vibratory equipment relies on the proper operating RPM for optimal performance. Even a small change in RPM can have a dramatic effect on the stroke and operation of the machine.

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Unique Applications

At Action, we specialize in designing and fabricating vibratory equipment tailored to meet the demands of unique and challenging applications. Our team thrives on solving problems that fall outside the scope of standard solutions. Whether it’s an unconventional material, a tight footprint, or a process that requires precise tuning, we welcome the opportunity to collaborate with customers who bring us their niche requirements. From concept to commissioning, we work closely with clients to ensure that every piece of equipment is purpose-built for performance, durability, and efficiency. Check out these two unique units below, and visit the project portfolio at our website to see more.

Deliquefying Feeder

Units designed to drain liquid from material flow

Drying Conveyor

Heated from underneath to dry material as it conveys

Year-End Maintenance

We are in the 2025 home stretch, Everyone! Let’s get prepared for your years-end equipment maintenance and service needs. Avoid last-minute surprises by scheduling a site visit evaluation now.

ACTION’s trained Field Support Specialists are available to provide:  • Advice on troubleshooting and end-of-year repairs

• Part replacement recommendations (Includes fabricated parts like screens, pans, etc.)

• Maintenance team training

• Inspections and field tuning

ACTION Parts & Service Department is ready to assist you remotely. Let us provide advice about spare parts inventory levels, recommendations to help with upcoming maintenance jobs, and comprehensive input on all of your ACTION equipment.

From routine inspections to sourcing critical parts, ACTION will help you stay on schedule. Contact us today to book a site visit or spare parts consultation—let’s make year-end maintenance stress-free and efficient.

Fabricated parts orders such as spouts, pans, fiberglass sections etc., should be ordered now, so the ACTION shop can accommodate your maintenance schedule.

Maintenance Corner: Bushing Fixture

Regular maintenance of rocker arm bushings is a simple yet powerful way to keep your vibratory conveyor running reliably. Don’t wait for failure—inspect, replace, and keep things moving.

Worn bushings can cause misalignment, increased stroke, and accelerated wear on other components. Replacing them proactively helps maintain conveyor efficiency, reduces noise, and extends the life of the entire system. Additionally, loose debris can get caught and packed in the space of worn bushings, inhibiting movement causing excess wear to the bushing bracket and hardware. To learn more rocker arm bushings and the importance of maintenance, refer to our bushing maintenance page here.

We have a new fixture to assist with bushing removal and installation. It is designed to properly seat the bushing every time without damaging or incorrectly seating the bushing. Watch the video above to see how it works!

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