PVEL-D floor poker

PVEL-D is Swepac's series of electronic poker vibrators with pistol grip and integrated frequency converter, made for compacting fresh concrete. The converter sits in a separate box on the cable, so the operator does not need a separate frequency converter on the construction site. The series is available in three sizes – PVEL-D 38, 50 and 58 – with poker diameters from 38 to 58 mm. All models run on ordinary 230 V single-phase power and have 1.5 + 20 metres of electric cable, which gives good reach from the nearest socket.

The handle is vibration-damped and ergonomically designed, so the machine can be used for longer sessions without putting too much strain on hands and arms. It is started with a push button, and an integrated lamp shows that the vibrator is live. The converter box has chamfered edges so that it does not get caught in the reinforcement when the poker is pulled through the formwork, and the box has protection class IP 67. The hose length is 0.4 metres as standard, but Swepac supplies customised hose lengths on request.

The high centrifugal force gives a high degree of compaction in the concrete. The PVEL-D 50 delivers 3 300 N and has a capacity of 30 m3/h, while the PVEL-D 38 gives 1 500 N and 20 m3/h and the PVEL-D 58 gives 5 600 N and 35 m3/h. The electric motor has thermal protection on all phases and a high insulation class, so it withstands high temperatures during prolonged operation. The poker head and end cap are made of hardened steel for long service life in wear-prone environments.