Vibratory hoppers find their use in automated large-volume series production processes when a large number of parts is required to be transported to the assembly process.
Vibratory and belt hopper feeders can operate in automatic mode. They are triggered using a sensor located in the hopper, which constantly monitors the number of parts. As soon as the sensor detects that there is an insufficient number of parts in the hopper, the hopper feeder quickly replenishes the necessary number of parts, which ensures continuity in production.
A hopper feeder in a vibratory feeding system effectively reduces machine downtime and at the same time reduces assembly line operating costs.