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 | 800-345-4946ERIEZ 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. We also offer feeding machines so that all of your needs can be met. Please contact our company for a quote today!
Carrier Vibrating Equipment, Inc.
Louisville, KY | 502-969-3171Internationally known, Carrier Vibrating Equipment specializes in manufacturing vibratory feeders and screeners. We have been pioneers in process equipment technology for over 60 years. Our economical products are easily installed, offering minimum downtime and low maintenance. Our equipment serves industries such as chemical, glass, dairy, pharmaceutical and explosives.
General Kinematics
Crystal Lake, IL | 815-455-3222At General Kinematics, we design and manufacture vibratory feeders, conveyors and more for applications in foundries, recycling mining, coal and food processing. We are always working on new, creative designs for our customers that are cost effective in pricing. We have the expertise and knowledge to respond to your objectives for efficient, dependable, products.
Martin Vibration Systems Solutions
Marine City, MI | 888-919-5568Martin 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.
Autofeed Corporation
Hamilton, ON | 905-648-8200Over 20 years as a vibratory feeder manufacturer, Autofeed has an outstanding reputation nationally & globally for offering the finest in parts handling equipment & service. A skilled & creative staff knows the best vibratory bowl feeder, elevator feeder or rotary parts feeder configuration for loading & discharge of delicate electrical components & plastic moldings to large springs & castings.
VTR Feeder Solutions
Grimsby, ON | 800-313-8655VTR was established in 1995 as a single man operation founded on the premise of creating reliable, efficient parts feeding solutions. Now, just over a decade later, VTR is an industry leader in the busy Canadian automation field with an eye to ever expanding markets worldwide.
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.