Electric Shaker Conveyors for Small Parts, Scrap and Short-Distance Material Movement
Storch Tsunami electric shaker conveyors are beltless material handling devices used to move bulk materials, small parts, stampings, chips and scrap through a custom tray or pan.
Electric shaker conveyors are designed for movement rather than controlled metering. They are commonly used where traditional belt conveyors, magnetic conveyors or steel hinge belt conveyors struggle because of space, layout, part shape, nesting, bridging or jamming.
What Is a Tsunami Electric Shaker Conveyor?
Tsunami Electric Shakers use an efficient electric drive to create smooth linear motion. The shaker motors attach to a metal pan or tray where material is conveyed across the surface.
- Electric drive shaker conveyor design
- Designed for bulk materials, parts, chips and scrap
- Useful for material that may bridge, nest or jam in other conveyor styles
- Low-maintenance design with fewer wear components
- Quiet operation compared with many traditional conveying methods
- Modular, scalable system for different tray and application layouts
Common Electric Shaker Conveyor Applications
Tsunami electric shakers are often selected when the application needs compact, reliable movement of material over a short distance and a full conveyor is not the best fit.
- Stamping scrap handling
- Small stamped part removal
- Machining chip movement
- Controlled hopper feeding
- Short-distance parts transfer
- Bulk bin unloading assistance
- Part positioning or orientation
- Low-clearance or space-restricted areas
- Metal, plastic, wood and mixed scrap movement
Why Use an Electric Shaker Instead of a Traditional Conveyor?
No Belt to Maintain
Electric shakers move material through a tray or pan, helping avoid common belt maintenance items such as belt tracking, belt damage and belt replacement.
Built for Movement
Unlike vibratory feeders designed for controlled metering, shaker conveyors are built to move material from one area to another.
Simple Electric Operation
Tsunami electric shakers use a simple on/off switch and can be powered from an extension cord or hardwired when the plug is removed.
Custom Tray and Pan Design
The Tsunami electric shaker drive is only part of the system. Tray weight, tray balance, support, overhang, part size and part condition all affect how well material moves.
Storch can quote a tray after reviewing the application, or the shaker can be supplied without a tray for customers building their own pan or chute.
- Tray size should stay within the selected model’s tray weight capacity.
- The tray must be balanced side to side for proper operation.
- Long trays can be used when they are properly supported.
- The shaker body should be mounted level.
- The tray can be angled when the design and support are suitable.
Tray Design Reminder
Tray weight is not the total capacity of the machine. It is the maximum weight of the tray itself. The actual application should also consider the material being moved, tray support, flow behavior and how the material enters and exits the tray.
Tsunami Electric Shaker Model Selection
Storch offers three Tsunami electric shaker models. Model selection is based on the application, tray design, material movement requirement and tray weight capacity.
| Model | Tray Weight Capacity* (lbs) |
Voltage | Height (inches) |
Length (inches) |
Width (inches) |
Unit Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsunami 10 | 10 | 110, single phase | 4.000 | 13.000 | 8.375 | 24 |
| Tsunami 50 | 50 | 110, single phase | 5.625 | 17.250 | 8.625 | 45 |
| Tsunami 200 | 200 | 110, single phase | 6.250 | 27.250 | 14.500 | 165 |
*Tray weight capacity refers to the maximum tray weight, not the total material capacity of the machine. Final selection should consider the full tray layout, part flow, balance, overhang, support and the actual material being moved.
Electric Shaker Features and Benefits
Features
- Efficient electric drive
- Simple on/off switch
- Brushless motor
- Self-lubricating design
- No bushings
- Set to the optimal shake speed
Benefits
- Minimal maintenance
- Fewer wear components
- Reduced downtime in suitable applications
- Useful for parts, chips and irregular scrap that can challenge other conveyor styles
Power and Installation Notes
- Can be powered from an extension cord when the application allows.
- Can be hardwired by removing the plug to expose the pigtailed wire.
- The shaker is set to the optimal shake speed.
- The shaker unit should be mounted level.
- The tray may be mounted at an angle when properly designed and supported.
Electric Shaker Demo Video
This demo compilation shows a range of materials moving on a Tsunami electric shaker, including metal, wood, plastic and various shapes.
Information Needed for an Electric Shaker Quote
To help select the correct Tsunami electric shaker model and tray design, send as much of the following information as possible:
- Material or part being moved
- Part size and weight
- Tray size or available space
- Desired direction and distance of travel
- Application type, such as press, die, hopper, bin or machine area
- Oil, coolant, burrs or sharp edges on the material
- Photos, drawings or layout sketches when available
- Required model if already known
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these electric shakers come with a tray?
No. Storch can quote a tray after discussing your application, but the Tsunami electric shakers are otherwise sold without a tray.
How long do Tsunami electric shakers typically last?
If balance is maintained, these shakers can typically last 5 to 10 years.
What maintenance is required?
No routine maintenance is needed. The design uses a brushless motor, self-lubricating construction and no bushings.
Can these shakers be powered from an extension cord?
Yes. These shakers can be powered from an extension cord when the application and electrical requirements allow.
Can these shakers be hardwired?
Yes. The plug can be removed to expose a pigtailed wire for hardwiring.
Can you adjust the speed of the shake?
No. The shaker is set to the optimal shake speed.
How do you turn on the shaker?
The shaker uses a simple on/off switch.
Does the shaker have to be level?
Yes. The shaker unit itself should be mounted level. The tray can be mounted at an angle when the tray is properly designed, balanced and supported.
Is there a limit to the size of the tray?
The tray size is limited by the maximum tray weight, the selected Tsunami model and the need to keep the tray balanced side to side. Long trays can be used when they are properly supported.
When should I use an electric shaker instead of a conveyor?
An electric shaker is often a good choice when the part or scrap only needs to move a short distance, when space is limited or when a full belt, magnetic or steel hinge conveyor is not practical.