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Formwork Vibrator vs Immersion Concrete Vibrator

Formwork Vibrator vs Immersion Concrete Vibrator

Formwork vibrators and immersion concrete vibrators compact fresh concrete in different ways. The main difference is how vibration is transferred into the concrete.

Formwork Vibrator

A formwork vibrator is attached externally to the formwork and transfers vibration through the form face.

Immersion Vibrator

An immersion or poker vibrator places the vibrating head directly into fresh concrete. Head diameter must suit reinforcement spacing and available access.

Main Differences

FeatureFormwork VibratorImmersion Vibrator
Vibration transferThrough the formworkDirectly through the poker head
Concrete entryNot requiredHead enters the concrete
Selection factorsFormwork and mounting arrangementReinforcement spacing, concrete section and head size

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