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A vibrating feeder or vibratory feeder is an industrial machine used to feed material to a process or machine. Vibratory feeders use both vibration and gravity to move material. They are mainly used to transport a large number of smaller objects.
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Gravity determines the direction of movement; either downwards, or down and towards one side. Vibration is used to move the material. [1] A beltweigher is typically used to measure the material flow rate. A weigh feeder can measure and regulate the flow rate by varying the belt conveyor speed. Vibratory bowl feeders[ clarification needed ] are also used for automatic feeding of small to large and differently shaped industrial parts.
