Vibratory Bowl Feeder
Overview
A Vibratory Bowl Feeder is a specialized automation component designed to orient, feed, and deliver small parts efficiently to downstream equipment in a production or assembly line. These feeders are an essential part of industrial automation systems, reducing manual labor and increasing productivity.
What is a Vibratory Bowl Feeder?
A vibratory bowl feeder uses controlled vibration to move and position parts. Components are placed in a bowl with a spiral track, and as the bowl vibrates, parts move upward along the track. Throughout the process, they are aligned and sorted so that only properly oriented parts are dispensed at the output.
Key Features
1.
Customizable Bowl Design
Designed for your specific parts and orientation needs.
2.
High-Speed Feeding
Handles up to hundreds of parts per minute dependig on part size and complexity.
3.
Consistent Orientation
Ensures correct positioning of parts for automation systems.
4.
Durable Construction
Built from stainless steel or aluminum with anti-vibration mounts.
5.
Low Noise Operation
Engineered for quieter, more stable performance.
6.
Easy Integration
Works seamlessly with vision systems, robots, or linear tracks.
Our Process
How We Work
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Parts Loaded
Components are manually or automatically fed into the bowl.
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Vibratory Motion
– A base drive unit generates vibrations causing parts to move.
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Orientation Track
– As parts travel up the spiral track, they pass through tooling features designed to flip or reject incorrectly oriented parts.
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Output
– Only correctly oriented parts reach the exit chute, ready for use in the next process step (e.g., assembly, inspection, packaging).
Applications
- Automotive : Screws, washers, fasteners, pins
- Electronics : Connectors, chips, capacitors
- Pharmaceuticals : Vials, caps, tablets
- Consumer Goods : Bottle caps, plastic parts, pen bodies
- General Manufacturing : Springs, O-rings, small mechanical parts
Specifications
Feature | Value |
Bowl Diameter | 200 mm – 1000 mm |
Material | Stainless Steel / Aluminum |
Feeding Speed | Up to 300 parts per minute |
Voltage | 110V / 230V / 50-60Hz |
Control | Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) |
Integration Options | Vision System, PLC, Robotics |