Wacker Neuson AR26 External Concrete Vibrator

Description

Why fight honeycombing on precast concrete forms when you can shake the steel shell from the exterior? The Wacker Neuson AR26 External Concrete Vibrator mounts directly to steel formwork to consolidate mixes without dipping internal shafts. It delivers glass-smooth face finishes, yet it requires heavy steel mounting plates welded onto formwork.

Cast aluminum forms the motor housing, fitted with oversized bearings to endure non-stop centrifugal punishment. Its three-phase 42-volt 200-Hz induction motor draws 8.5 full-load amps, spinning at 6000 RPM under load. The whole vibrator weighs 14.1 lbs, featuring a rugged footprint measuring 7.5 by 8.3 inches.

Key Features of Wacker Neuson AR26

Precast plant managers looking to buy Wacker Neuson AR26 units speed up stripping times on custom architectural panels. Commercial form vibrator pricing reflects the continuous-duty motor design and cast aluminum durability.

• High-frequency motor operation produces dense architectural concrete surfaces.
• Cast aluminum end bells dissipate internal bearing heat during long runs.
• Adjustable eccentric weights allow fine tuning of centrifugal strike force.
• Sealed terminal box stops wet slurry infiltration on precast factory floors.
• Bolt-on mounting flange locks solid to channel iron form brackets.
• Vibration-proof motor windings withstand brutal continuous factory cycling.
• Induction motor layout runs cool without carbon brushes to inspect.

Centrifugal Force High Frequency Curves

Running on 200 Hz electrical power, the AR26 generates 555 lbs of continuous centrifugal force. Under full form load, motor speed drops less than four percent from its 6000 RPM rating. Stator temperature rise stays capped at 65 degrees Fahrenheit during endless cycle casting. Bearing temperature stabilizes at 145 degrees Fahrenheit after four hours.

Form Clamping Crew Usability Realities

Fastening this external vibrator requires a torque wrench to tighten form bolts properly. Lifting its 14-lb frame onto vertical steel forms is easy, but reaching tight corners requires clearance. Do not buy this high-frequency unit if your shop lacks a 42-volt 200-Hz frequency inverter system.

• Torque the form mounting bolts to eighty foot-pounds before every pour.
• Regrease the high-speed heavy bearings every three hundred production hours.
• Check electrical supply cable outer jackets for pinch cuts across steel forms.
• Wipe chemical form oil off the housing to preserve the aluminum finish.

Wacker Neuson Factory Support Coverage

Wacker Neuson covers this external form vibrator with a 1-Year manufacturer warranty. The factory crate includes the AR26 high-frequency vibrator unit, a heavy-duty power lead, a standard mounting bolt set, and an industrial precast equipment operation manual.