A midwestern aluminum foundry in the United States was looking to purchase a vertical shakeout. Referencing the current GK shakeout that was running very well at their plant, the foundry was looking for the exact same design. The surprising fact? The vertical shakeout that was running 10 tons per hour at the facility was almost as old as General Kinematics itself. Designed and installed in 1968, the shakeout was well maintained and still running well. This foundry has witnessed the quality of GK equipment over the course of five decades. With different vibratory units throughout their processes, it is no wonder when they were expanding the foundry, they chose a second GK shakeout in their facility.

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