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.
Carrier Vibrating Equipment, Inc.
Louisville, KY | 502-969-3171Carrier Vibrating Equipment, we pride ourselves on our extensive customer base and our commitment to excellence. We know that the grizzly screens you receive from us are the best in the business. Carrier continues to bring new technology to the market, as well as new value to existing technology through its research and development lab, to make sure they remain at the front of the industry.
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.
The Cleveland Vibrator Company
Cleveland, OH | 800-221-3298Founded in 1923, The Cleveland Vibrator Company offers one of the most comprehensive lines of vibrators and vibratory bulk handling equipment available today. Innovations are constantly making our vibrators more durable and more adaptable to strenuous environments. We have successfully applied vibrators to such industries as plastics, chemical, food, pharmaceutical, ceramics, and metal working.
Jerhen-Warren Industries, Inc.
Rockford, IL | 815-397-0400As a vibratory feeder manufacturer, we offer parts feeders such as bowl feeders and vibratory bowl feeders. We make custom and standard bowl feeders in 4” to 48” diameters, with clockwise or counterclockwise rotation, from stainless steel and with photo optic sensors. Let Jerhen-Warren Industries meet your challenge and problems head on. We await every opportunity to serve you, contact us today!
Sikora Automation
Addison, IL | 630-833-0298Ever since our inception we have been manufacturing vibratory feeders that will provide a long lasting value. We utilize our facility to your advantage as we manufacture all of our products in-house in order to guarantee the quickest turnaround times possible. To learn more about what we may be able to do for you visit our website or get in touch with us via email or telephone today!
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.