Vibrating feeder

What is Vibrating feeder?

Vibrating feeder is a kind of industrial equipment, which is a kind of equipment utilizing vibration principle to feed materials. It is mainly used to transport lumpy, granular or powdery materials from silo or hopper evenly and continuously to the receiving equipment. It mainly consists of vibrating frame, vibrating body, vibrating motor, exciter, spring (including excitation spring and support spring) and other parts.
It is widely used in mining, metallurgy, chemical industry, building materials, food processing and many other industries, and is one of the key equipment indispensable for realizing automatic production.

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What Is Vibrating feeder Used For?

Vibrating feeder is widely used in mining, metallurgy, chemical industry, building materials, grain processing and other industries. Vibrating feeder is mainly used to transport materials from silo or hopper to the receiving equipment evenly and continuously. It can be used not only in crushing and screening production line, but also in batching production line, grain processing production line, as well as environmental protection and pharmaceutical industry. In the gravel production line, the vibrating feeder can feed the crushing machinery continuously and evenly and screen the materials coarsely, so as to improve the production efficiency.

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Technical Parameters of Vibrating feeder

Model	Maximum Feed Particle Size (mm)	Processing Capacity(t/h)	Motor Power(kw)	Installation angle (°)	Tank Size (mm)
GZD-650×2300	300	80-100	1.1	10-20	650×2300
GZD-750×2500	350	100-130	2×1.1	10-20	750×2500
GZD-850×3000	400	120-150	2×1.5	10-20	850×3000
GZD-1000×3600	500	150-200	2×2.2	10-20	1000×3600
GZD-1100×3600	580	240-300	2×3	10-20	1100×3600
GZD-1300×3600	650	450-600	2×3.7	10-20	1300×3600
GZD-1500×3600	1050	450-1000	2×7.5	10-20	1500×3600
GZD-2000×3600	1200	550-1000	2×10	10-20	2000×3600
GZD-2500×5000	1500	650-1500	2×18	10-20	2500×5000
ZSW-380×96	500	100-280	4p 11	0-5-10-15	3800×960
ZSW-420×110	630	150-400	4p 15	0-5-10	4900×1100
ZSW-490×130	750	400-700	4p 22	0-5-10	4900×1300
ZSW-600×130	750	400-700	4p 22	0-5-10	6000×1300
ZSW-600×150	800	500-900	4p 30	0-5-10	6000×1500
ZSW-600×180	900	700-1300	4p 37	0-5-10	6000×1800
ZSW-600×200	1200	800-1500	4p 55	0-5-10	6000×2000

Working Principle of Vibrating feeder

The working principle of vibrating feeder is mainly to utilize the periodic vibration produced by the vibrator, which is transmitted to the material trough through the elastic coupling and vibrator, so that the material jumps, loosens and moves forward in the material trough. This movement drives the material in the hopper to produce the corresponding vibration, the material will continue to jump to the front of the screen mesh, and finally transported to the designated location. In addition, the vibrating feeder can also control the flow speed and flow rate of materials by adjusting the vibration frequency and amplitude.

Advantageous features of Vibrating feeder

• Uniform and stable feeding: the vibrating feeder can realize continuous uniform and continuous material conveying, avoiding the phenomenon of jamming or dead machine caused by uneven feeding of the receiving device
• Pre-screening function: some models of vibrating feeder have coarse screening capacity, which can pre-screen the materials, thus improving the efficiency of subsequent processing.
• Adjustable excitation force: the amplitude and frequency of vibration can be conveniently adjusted according to the requirements of the production process, so as to realize the precise control of the feeding quantity and meet the needs of different production conditions.
• Simple structure: the vibrating feeder is small in size, light in weight and simple in structure, with no complicated transmission mechanism and wearing parts, so it has low failure rate and convenient maintenance.
• Energy saving and environmental protection: adopting the resonance principle of mechanical vibration, low energy consumption. Moreover, the closed structure of the machine body can prevent dust pollution, in line with the requirements of energy saving and environmental protection.
• Strong adaptability: the vibrating feeder can adapt to the characteristics of various materials, including viscous, hard, loose and other different types of materials. Whether it is lumpy, granular or powdery materials, they can be transported smoothly.

Vibrating feeder FAQ

Q: What is a vibrating feeder used for?
A: It is used to continuously and evenly feed bulk materials from a hopper or bin into a crusher, conveyor, screen, or other processing equipment, preventing blockages and overloading.

Q: How does a vibrating feeder work?
A: It works by using a vibrator (usually two unbalanced motors or an electromagnetic drive) to create powerful linear vibrations. These vibrations move the material along the feeder’s trough at a controlled speed.

Q: What materials can a vibrating feeder handle?
A: It can handle almost any bulk material, from fine powders like cement and fly ash to large, heavy rocks and ores. It also works for sticky or wet materials when using a special trough design.

Q: Can the feed rate be adjusted?
A: Yes. By changing the vibration amplitude or motor speed (using a variable frequency drive), you can easily adjust the feed rate from zero to maximum while the feeder is running.

Q: What is the difference between an electromagnetic and a motor-driven vibrating feeder?
A: An electromagnetic feeder is best for precise, high-frequency feeding of fine materials. A motor-driven (unbalanced motor) feeder is better for high-capacity feeding of large, heavy, or coarse materials.

Q: What size of material can a vibrating feeder handle?
A: That depends on the feeder model. Our standard feeders can handle materials up to 500-1000mm in size. Heavy-duty models can accept lumps up to 1500mm or larger.

Q: How do I choose the right vibrating feeder size?
A: You need to know three things: your desired feed rate (tons per hour), the maximum material lump size, and the width of your receiving equipment (like a jaw crusher’s inlet). Our engineers can help you select in 24 hours.

Q: What maintenance does a vibrating feeder require?
A: Very little. Regularly check the springs and rubber shock absorbers for wear. For motor-driven models, lubricate the bearings every few months. For electromagnetic models, keep the magnetic gap clean and properly set.

Q: Can a vibrating feeder handle hot materials?
A: Yes. We offer heat-resistant models with special high-temperature springs and heat shields. These can handle materials up to 600°C (1112°F).

Q: Is a hopper or bin required above the vibrating feeder?
A: Yes. A hopper or bin is needed to store material and provide a steady load onto the feeder. We can also supply the matching hopper with the correct discharge opening to ensure even flow.

Q: How much does a vibrating feeder cost?
A: The price depends on size, capacity, and material. A small electromagnetic feeder might cost 800−800-800−3,000, while a large motor-driven feeder for mining can range from 5,000to5,000 to5,000to30,000 or more. Contact us for a quote based on your exact needs.

Q: Do you ship vibrating feeders overseas?
A: Yes. We ship worldwide. We also provide export packaging, shipping documents, and can arrange sea or air freight to your port.