Vibratory bowl feeders consist of a vibratory bowl, also referred to as a feeder bowl, which is mounted on top of a drive unit that provides the vibrations. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Eriez
Erie, PA | 814-835-6000ERIEZ is a global manufacturer of an entire range of vibratory feeders and related machinery. We serve all the process industries, including food, chemical, pharmaceutical, ceramics, glass, packaging, metalworking, minerals processing and others.
Rodix Inc.
Rockford, IL | 800-562-1868Rodix manufactures vibratory feeder controls, inline track drives, drive bases, & bulk storage hoppers for part feeding systems. Our line of vibratory feeder controls feature variable amplitude, variable frequency, line-voltage compensation, UL/cUL Listed, CE Marked, and more. We have experience working with machine integrators, vibratory feed system builders, and manufacturers.
Bellco Feeders
Willoughby, OH | info@bellcofeeders.comBellco Feeders specializes in the engineering design and manufacturing of custom vibratory parts feeding systems. The team takes a modern approach and offers products that are unsurpassed in the market for quality, durability, and competitive pricing. Bellco has a full line of parts feeding systems including vibratory bowl feeders with bulk part hoppers, step feeders, flex feeders, and custom conveyors. For more information and to receive a quick quote, contact us: www.bellcofeeders.com
JVI Vibratory Equipment
Houston, TX | 832-467-3720JVI Vibratory Equipment is a leading provider of vibratory process solutions. JVI manufactures vibratory feeders, screens, spiral elevators, conveyors, & grizzlies – all custom designed and manufactured specifically to meet the customer’s exact application requirements. JVI incorporates dry bulk material handling expertise with years of experience to provide innovative, custom machines unsurpassed in quality and performance. For more information, visit us online at www.jvivibratoryequipment.com
Martin Vibration Systems Solutions
Marine City, MI | 888-920-1933Martin is the leader in industrial vibrators and vibration systems and solutions. We provide the quietest and most energy efficient vibratory feeders, hoppers and compaction tables available and a host of other products to make material flow easy. Martin serves a wide range of manufacturing industries which use our equipment to improve productivity and safety all while increasing the bottom line.
Feed Rite Automation Inc.
Burlington, ON | 888-666-6818Feed Rite Automation specializes in the design and manufacture of superior parts feeders and automated equipment. Centrifugal rotary feeders, vibratory bowl feeders, conveyors and more, we have built a reputation for solving difficult parts feeding challenges. Our mission is to provide you with top quality equipment and service from engineering to machining, fabrication, electrical and assembly.
Bowl Feeders - Hoosier Feeder CompanyA vibratory feeder does not solely depend upon vibrations, but gravity as well in order to move the parts through the spiral track on the inside of the feeder bowl. Once the parts are fed through the vibratory feeder, linear feeders are used to carry the parts to the other equipment. Linear feeders consist of tracks or trays, a mounting surface and either an electromagnet or an unbalanced motor.
As a cost-effective alternative to manual labor, vibratory bowl feeders are often utilized in industries and applications such as: food processing, for the sorting of raw food materials such as rice, walnuts and more; railroad, for use in the unloading of railroad carts and subsequent sorting of the various minerals or parts; pharmaceutical, in order to sort various medications and vitamins; and industrial manufacturing, for the sorting and orientation of small parts manufactured in high volumes.
Arguably, the most essential component of a vibratory bowl feeder is the vibratory bowl. When it comes to vibratory bowls, there is a wide range of materials and types to choose from, with the correct selection depending on the specific requirements of the desired application. When it comes to the shape of the bowl, there are four main types: cylindrical bowls, conical bowls, stepped bowls and polyamide bowls.
Each of these bowl shapes are better suited for certain kinds of applications. For instance, cylindrical bowls work best with the continuous transport of small parts, or heavy components with sharp edges. Conical bowls, on the other hand, work best with larger loads for the application of automatic pre-separating. In addition, stepped bowls are ideal for applications requiring both larger volumes and larger components.
Lastly, polyamide bowls are best-suited for the sorting and orientation of simple components versus complex. In addition to bowl shapes, the material they are constructed from is also important and can vary based on the application.
The two most common materials used to fabricate vibratory bowls are stainless steel and aluminum. Stainless steel is more commonly used for industrial applications, as well as in the food and medical industries since it is a sanitary grade material.
