Vibrating feeder

A vibrating feeder or vibratory feeder is an industrial machine used to feed material to a process or machine. Vibratory feeders use both vibration and gravity to move material. They are mainly used to transport a large number of smaller objects.

VGF series vibrating feeder

Gravity determines the direction of movement; either downwards, or down and towards one side. Vibration is used to move the material.^[1] A beltweigher is typically used to measure the material flow rate. A weigh feeder can measure and regulate the flow rate by varying the belt conveyor speed. Vibratory bowl feeders^{[clarification needed]} are also used for automatic feeding of small to large and differently shaped industrial parts.

Industrial applications

Vibratory feeders are used for automating high-speed production lines and assembly systems in various industrial sectors, including:

• Pharmaceutical
• Automotive
• Electronic
• Food processing
• Fast Moving Consumable Goods (FMCG)
• Packaging
• Metal working
• Glass
• Foundry
• Steel
• Construction
• Recycling
• Pulp and paper
• Plastics
• Uphill (also known as salmon tables)^{[clarification needed]}

See also

• Bowl feeder