Aimil

Vibrating Machine
AIM-418
Table of Contents

1. Safety Information

2. Alert Boxes

3. Warnings

4. Introduction

5. Specifications

6. Unpacking

7. Installation

8. Operation of the equipment

9. Accessories

10. Maintenance and Servicing

Trouble shooting guide

Servicing the internal components of the Vibrating Machine

11. Replacement part listing

12. Ordering procedures

13. Warranty
 Important Information
Safety Information
This manual contains important operating and safety information. You must carefully read, familiarize and
understand the contents of this manual prior to the use of this vibrating Machine, to get optimum performance.
Retain this instruction manual in an easily accessible place near this vibrating machine for further reference.

Your AIMIL vibrating machine, has been designed with function, reliability, and safety in mind. It is
the user’s responsibility to install it in conformance with local electrical codes. For safe operation,
please pay attention to the alert boxes throughout the manual.

Alert Boxes
Warning alerts apply when there is a possibility of personal injury

Caution alerts apply when there is a possibility of damage to the equipment

Notes alert the manual user to pertinent facts and conditions

To avoid electrical shock, always:

1. Use a properly grounded electrical outlet of correct voltage and current handling capacity.

2. Disconnect from the power supply prior to maintenance and servicing.

To avoid personal Injury:

1. Do not try to Install this instrument in any other way except that the way it is mentioned in this manual.

2. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Electrical safety

Before removing any covers or performing maintenance repair and service, isolate from electrical supply by removing
mains plug. Where mains supply is required during these activities, only competent persons should perform the work.

Check that the power supply is compatible with the requirements stated on the label and connect in accordance with
lEC regulations or to local requirements. Local isolation of machines is required.

This machine may be operated through a standard 15 amp socket outlet when fitted with an appropriate 3 pin plug
fused in accordance with the label.

The power cable is coded as follows:

Brown wire L Live or Power

Blue wire N Neutral
Green / Yellow wire E Earth or Ground

This equipment must be correctly earthed.

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Vibrating Machine from Aimil. The vibrating machine design
specifications are referenced to Indian Standards IS:4031, IS:10080, British Standard BS 4550
specifications. The purpose built vibrating machine design enables the mix in moulds to be vibrated
at a frequency of 12,000+/- 400 Hz .

Scope
The scope of this manual cover the operating Instructions for various models of Vibrating
Machine, bearing catalog No. AIM-418.

The Vibrating Machine is suitable for indoor operation only and used strictly used in accordance with
the details contained in this manual. The vibrating machine is required to be placed on the level
platform or on ground, keeping in mind the comfort of the user.

The vibrating machines supplied by Aimil are superior in construction. The vibrator is mounted over
coiled springs and the vibrations are developed by means of a rotating eccentric shaft. The centre of
gravity of the vibrator, including the cube and mould is either at the entre of the eccentric shaft or
within 25mm below it. The simple design of the machine facilitates easy assembly or dismantling of
the cube moulds.

Each machine is certified for its frequency by the National Council for Cement and Building materials
(NCCBM). Each machine is supplied with one “cube mould with IS certification mark”.

Key Features

 Rugged in construction
 Meets the user safety requirements
 Ease of operation
 Certified by NCCBM for the vibrating frequency
Specifications:

INSTRUMENT AND MANUAL INDENTIFICATION

The instrument is identified by a Catalogue No. and serial No. plate on the rear panel of the instrument. This manual
applies to the instrument with Catalogue No. and Serial No. as indicated in the title page.

Product Specifications

Operating Specifications

Mains operating voltage : Nominal 230V +/- 10% single phase

Mains operating frequency : 50Hz

Ordering Information

Sl.No Cat.No. Product Description

1 AIM-418
Unpacking:

Carefully inspect the package containing the vibrating machine for any external damage during transit. If
there are signs of external damage, inform the insurance company and lodge your claim.

Carefully unpack the container and relieve all the packing materials. If you observe any damage / dents,
inform Aimil or Distributors through whom the vibrating machine was purchased, giving details of your
purchase order and Aimil’s invoice / packing list details

If the vibrating machine required to be returned to AIMIL for future services, the instrument should be
packed in a similar manner when the instrument is received originally. Hence, it may be convenient for
you, to retain the original packing for future use.

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INSTALLATION:
The vibrating machine is intended for indoor usage only. Do not install the machine in a place
open to the sky or direct SUN light can fall or where there is a possibility of RAIN or shower can
fall on to it. The vibrating machine should be installed / placed on a platform, sufficiently strong
enough to take the weight of the vibrating machine. Leave at least 6” space around the vibrating
machine.

The vibrator is clamped to the main base with the help of a L Shaped strip and bolted for
transportation purposes. This clamp is required to be removed before starting the machine for
operation. If this is not removed, then the vibrations will not occur.

The power should be connected to the vibrating machine through a 15 A power socket, wired
through a fuse. For the fuse rating, please check the details. Ensure that the location where you
install the vibrating machine is kept, having ample space for the user to work with.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Location

The AIMIL cube vibrating machine is intended for indoor operation only. The proposed location
where the vibrating machine to be installed should be well ventilated with ambient temperature
range between 5oC and 45oC and Humidity 85% or less and is free from Dust, Corrosive
Gases, Vibration and Shocks, Sheltered from Direct Sun light or Rain and away from intense
Acoustic noise, Electromagnetic & Radio Frequency Interferences.

Placement of Instrument:

The machine has a low center of gravity and care should be taken when lifting the Machine on to
a bench. The instrument requires a platform space of L X W, as per specification table listed
elsewhere in this manual. A clearance of atleast 150mm on the sides and back is needed for
proper ventilation and operational convenience and user comfort. Ensure that the platform is
leveled and capable of withstanding the machine’s gross weight.

POWER REQUIREMENT

The Vibrating machine require a power supply of 230V~, 50Hz, Single Phase in a 3 contact 15A
AC power outlet with its ground contact properly earthed, conforming to relevant specification of
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)., preferably with switch, fuse and indicator. Maximum power
consumption of the instrument is stated in the product specification page. Please refer to the
page for details and ensure proper wiring.

CONNECTING THE POWER TO THE EQUIPMENT

Connect the supply to the vibrating machine through the wall outlet as specified above. For
routine operation, please refer to the operation of the vibrating machine.
OPERATION OF THE VIBRATING MACHINE:

The equipment is illustrated in the General Assembly drawing. The number given against the
components of the machine in the description below pertain to this General
Assembly drawing.

The vibrating machine consists of a vibrator mounted on Springs to carry the cube mould (5) and
a revolving eccentric shaft. By means of a balance weight beneath the base plate attached rigidly
to the frame, the centre of gravity of the whole machine, including the cube and the mould, is
brought either to the centre of the eccentric shaft or within a distance of 25mm below it.

The eccentric imparts an equal circular motion to all parts of the machine and the mould, the
motion being equivalent to equal vertical and horizontal simple harmonic vibrations, 90 degrees
out of phase.

The minimum running speed of the machine is well above its natural frequency on its supporting
springs, so that the amplitude of vibration is independent of the speed. The drive is by means of
an endless belt running on a crowned pulley on the motor (7) and crowned pulley on the vibrator,
one belt guard(6) is clamped on the base to cover the belt for safety. One hopper (4) is clamped
on the top of mould and one screw with handle is provided for clamping the mould. The electric
motor (7) is mounted on the base with the help of ant-ivibration rubber pads. The main base is
provided with leveling screws (8) with clamping nuts. Tension Spring (3) is mounted on main
base to give tension to the vibrator. The ON/OFF switch and digital timer for starting or stopping
the machine is fixed on theframe of the machine.

Setting Up:

Set the machine to the firm level with the help of leveling screws(8). Set the machine for
tension of belt, alignment of motor pulley and Crowned Pulley of vibrator by adjustment
of holts (2), (1) and (3) to keep the mould with base vertically over the springs. Remove
the hopper (4) and cube mould (5) by unscrewing the nuts and clamping screw for
mould. Apply grease lightly to all the four inside faces of mould and base plate. Mount
the mould with base plate on the top of vibrator under the hopper (4). Tightly fit the
mould and hopper with nut and side screws for mould. Hopper should not be removed
until the completion of the vibration period.

Moulding and Curing of Specimens

Take standard sand of white variety 100% passing 2mm IS Sieve and 100% retained on
90 micron IS Sieve (Ennore Sand has been standardized. Refer to IS : 650 ).

For each cube weigh cement, sand and water separately as follows:

Cement 200g
Standard Sand 600g
Water [P/4 +3.0]

percent of combined weight of cement and sand, where P is percentage of water

required to produce a paste of standard consistency.
For determining Normal Consistency of Cement AIM-393, Vicat Apparatus is recommended.
(Supplied at extra cost).

Mix weighed quantities of cement and dry sand with a Trowel AIM – 482 for one minute. Then
add the calculated quantity of water and mix the three ingredients thoroughly until uniform color of
the mixture is obtained. If uniform color is not obtained within four minutes reject the mixture.
Prepare another mixture. Gauging time is very important., it should not exceed 4 minutes. Clean
appliance should be use for gauging.

Immediately after mixing, transfer the cement paste through hopper into the assembled mould
placed in position on the table of the vibration machine. Produce the mortar with poking Road 20
times in about 8 secs. To ensure elimination of entrained air and honey combing. Place the
remaining quantity of mortar in the hopper of the mould and prod again as specified for the mortar
first layer and then compact the specimen by vibration.

Start the machine and vibrate for two minutes. At the end of two minutes of vibration, remove
the mould with the base plate from the machine. Finish the top surface of the cube in the mould
by smoothening the surface with the blade of a trowel and immediately keep it in humid
atomosphere for 24 hours. After that period demould and submerge in clean, fresh water and
leave there until taken out just prior to testing. Change the water every 7 days. Maintain the
water at a temperature of 27ºC +/- 2ºC.

Testing Compressive Strength

Test the cubes for compressive strength at the end of 1 day, 3 days and 28 days ( see the table)
which period shall be reckoned from the completion of vibration.

Test three cubes every time and take the average of the three as the compressive strength.

The cubes shall be tested on their sides without any packing between the cubes and the steel
platens of the testing machine. Apply the load steadily and uniformly at a rate of 350 kgf
/cm2/min. The compressive strength shall be calculated from the crushing load and the average
area over which the load is applied.

Age of Test Ordinary Portland Rapid hardening Low Head Portland

Cement Portland Cement Cement
Kgf / cm2 Kgf / cm2 Kgf / cm2
24 hrs. +/- 30 mins.
(Compressive
strength not less than) -------- 160 --------

72 hrs. +/- 1 hour

(compressive Strength
not less than) 160 275 100
160 hrs +/- 2 hours
(compressive Strength
not less than) 220 ------ --------
672 hrs. +/- 4 hours
(compressive Strength
not less than) ------- -------- 350
Routine checks and Adjustments

1) Adjust the base of the mould so that it rests vertically over the four springs. This
can be done by moving the spring (4) either upwards or downwards.
2) Check up the tension of the belt. It should be tight without slackness
3) The bed of the machine shall be horizontal. This can be done by leveling screws
provided with the help of a spirit level.
4) The wheel of the motor and the eccentric shaft must lie in the same line and in
the same plane (5)
5) Check the alignment of both the pulleys.
6) Check the motor connection before switching ON. If during the course of
running, the belt is vibrating, then the following adjustments are suggested:

a) If the belt comes off towards outside, adjustment bolt (1) of the motor bed
plate should be tightened.
b) If the belt comes towards inside and touches the bearing disc, bolt(2) of
the motor bed place should be tightenend.
c) To get the tension in the belt, the spring (3) should be tightenend.
d) If there is whistling noise from the belt drive, then the plate carrying the
spring (3) in front of the belt should be adjusted either upwards or
downwards and locked in position.

Working of Timer
Setting Timer is very simple and easy to do. There are three keys in the front panel for
setting the time required for vibration. One additional push switch for RESET is used to
reset the timer only..

Maintenance:
1) Keep the cube vibrating machine clean

2) Keep all the four faces of the cube mould lightly greased, and also the base plate.

3) Before operation of the machine, please lubricate eccentric shaft at the position
marked arrow by removing the oil filler plug.

4) Lubricate the machine with thin oil at frequent intervals.

5) Before Operating the machine, always use 3 in 1 Sewing machine Oil or

equivalent.
 Trouble Shooting Guide
Symptom
Machine not getting switched ON
Machine is Switching; but vibration is poor
Probable Cause
Absence of Power to the machine
Fuse Blown
Belt guard not fitted properly
The timer is not set properly
The timer assembly is defective
The belt may not be tight enough
The lubrication of bearing may not be
there.
The mould is loosely fitted
Possible Remedy
Check presence of power at the wall
socket
Replace with new good fuse to resume
Check proper fitment of belt guard to
resume
Set the timer output switching proper to
resume working
Replace with a new timer assembly
Check and adjust the tightness of the
belt.
Lubricate the bearing as described in the
manual at the bearing lubricating point
Do proper fitment of the mould

There are no internal components t that can be serviced by the user, except changing the fuses from the rear panel. In
case of difficulty, the user is advised to contact the nearest AIMIL office for assistance, giving the details of the difficulties
encountered. The contact information of all AIMIL offices has been provided at the end of this manual.

Replacement parts listing / Ordering Information

Sl.No Cat.No. Item Description

Optional Accessories and Spare parts
FOR ANY POST SALE SERVICES, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AIMIL OFFICE AT
THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES OR YOUR DISTRIBUTOR / DEALER FROM WHOM YOU
HAVE PURCHASED THE EQUIPMENT
CORPORATE OFFICE
NEW DELHI
Naimex House,
A-8, Mohan Co-operative Indl. Estate,
Mathura Road, New Delhi # 110 044
Tel. : +91 11 30810200 ,
Fax.: +91 11 26950011
E-mail: aimil@vsnl.com
URL : http://www.aimil.com
BANGALORE
“Naimex House”,
88/1, Outer Ring Road, Nagavara,
Bangalore # 560 045
Tel: +91 80 25435001, 25435005 to 5014
Fax: +91 80 25435003, 25435004
Email : bangalore@aimil.com
CHENNAI
No.14, First Street,
Poes road, Teynampet,
Chennai # 600 018
Tel.: +91 44 24341277, 24363254
Fax. : +91 44 24332704
Email.: aimil@md3.vsnl.net.in
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Hyderabad # 500 001
Tel. : +91 40 23230252, 23230275,
Fax. : +91 40 23234703
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Indore # 452 001
Tel. : 0731 – 565111
Fax : 0731 – 565944
KOCHI
“Saran”, 22/330A, University Road,
Cochin University Post, Trikkakara,
Kochi # 682 022 (Kerala)
Tel : 0484 – 2577292
Email: kochi@aimil.com
KOLKATA
B-3/2, Gillander House,
Netaji Subhas Road,
Kolkata # 700 001
Tel. : +91 33 22209924, 22201436,
Fax. : +91 33 22206603
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LUCKNOW
No. 29/9, Raj Chamber,
Rana Pratap Marg,
Lucknow # 226 001
Tel : +91 522 2208013
Fax.: +91 522 2208014
Email: aimillkw@aimil.com
MUMBAI
BSES TECH Park,
“B Wing 906”, Sector 30A, Plot No.39/5 &
39/5A
Opp. Vashi Railway Station,
Vashi, Navi Mumbai # 400 705
Tel. : +91 22 30280300
Fax.: +91 22 30280302
Email. : mumbai@aimil.com
VADODARA
301/302 Arundeep Complex,
Opp. Pujari Clinic,
Race Cource Circle,
Vadodara # 390 007,
Tel.: +91 265 2359709, 2353427
Fax.: +91 265 2300106
Email. : aimilvad@vsnl.com