While Remcon does not directly manufacture vibratory feeders, we have significant experience in selecting and sourcing quality vibratory feeders from trusted manufacturers, as well as designing and building the additional components necessary to integrate them into your system. From support structures and infeed/outfeed conveyors to custom hoppers and transition chutes, we handle every aspect of integration for smooth, efficient operation.
What Is a Bulk-Material Vibratory Feeder?
A vibratory feeder for recycling and bulk material handling — also called a vibrating pan feeder — meters material by shaking a steel pan in short, rapid strokes. Each stroke throws the load slightly forward, so it walks toward the discharge in an even layer at a rate set by the drive: surging piles in, smooth controlled flow out.
One note on terms: this page covers industrial bulk-material vibratory feeders for recycling and waste processing lines — not the small-parts vibratory bowl feeders that orient screws and fittings for assembly automation. Same working principle, entirely different trade.
Why Choose Remcon for Vibratory Feeder Integration
Complete System Design
Whether you purchase a vibratory feeder through Remcon (with our guidance in selecting the best option) or buy directly from a manufacturer, we provide everything else to create a fully operational system. Our expertise in building custom support frames, conveyors, and transition chutes ensures each component integrates seamlessly, providing steady, reliable material flow for your operation.
How our turn-key systems come together →Optimized for Even Material Distribution
One of the main advantages of vibratory feeders is their ability to maintain a consistent, even distribution of materials, reducing blockages and improving the efficiency of downstream processes. We make sure each element works together to avoid bottlenecks, ensuring your feeders and related equipment operate smoothly and reliably.
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Materials Vibratory Feeders Handle
The pan has no belt to slice, snag, or track, which is why vibratory feeders show up wherever the material is hard on belts:
- Glass and glass fines — broken container glass is sharp and abrasive; a steel pan takes what would chew up a belt.
- C&D fines — the screened-out fraction of construction & demolition debris, metered ahead of screens and density separators.
- Scrap metal — shredded scrap and turnings that would gouge a belted conveyor.
- Wood waste — ground wood and hog fuel fed to grinders, screens, or fuel lines.
- Single-stream recyclables — mixed containers spread into an even layer ahead of optical sorters, as in the installation pictured above.
Where the Feeder Sits in the Line
A vibratory feeder nearly always sits between storage and transport. Upstream, a live floor bin or custom hopper absorbs surge loads from a bucket loader; downstream, the feeder pays an even, metered flow onto an infeed conveyor, a vibratory screen, or an optical sorter. The bin handles storage and rough metering — the feeder evens out the burden depth right where it matters. Remcon's work is everything on both sides of the pan: the hopper above it, the frame under it, the chute at its discharge, and the conveyors that feed and receive it.
Key Benefits and Features
- Custom support structures: Remcon designs and builds support frames and platforms tailored to your space and system requirements.
- Smooth flow design: we integrate feeders with optimized infeed and outfeed conveyors to ensure steady, even material flow.
- Durable construction: we use high-quality materials to build structures that withstand demanding environments.
- Low maintenance: our integrated systems are designed for easy access, ensuring that routine inspections and adjustments can be performed quickly and cost-effectively.
Trusted Expertise, Full-Service Support
With Remcon, you're backed by an experienced team dedicated to providing a complete, fully functional system. From selecting the best vibratory feeder to installing conveyors, hoppers, and transition chutes, we support you at every step. Our goal is to streamline your material handling process, ensuring efficiency, reduced downtime, and long-lasting equipment performance. All of that surrounding equipment is designed and fabricated at our Airway Heights (Spokane), Washington shop, then shipped and installed nationwide.
Vibratory Feeder FAQ
What is a vibratory feeder?
A vibratory feeder is a machine that meters bulk material at a controlled rate by vibrating a steel pan. Each stroke throws the material slightly forward, so the load walks toward the discharge in a steady, even layer — and the feed rate follows the drive setting.
Is this the same as a vibratory bowl feeder?
No. A bulk-material vibratory feeder is a heavy steel pan that meters recyclables, glass, scrap, or wood waste through a processing line. A vibratory bowl feeder is a small-parts machine that orients screws and components for assembly automation — a different trade entirely. Remcon works with the bulk-material type.
Does Remcon manufacture vibratory feeders?
No — Remcon sources the feeder from trusted manufacturers and builds everything around it: support structures, custom hoppers, transition chutes, and the infeed and outfeed conveyors that tie it into the line. We install and support the complete system.
Where does a vibratory feeder go in a recycling line?
Between storage and processing. A live floor bin or hopper upstream absorbs surge loads, and the feeder pays material out in an even, metered layer onto a conveyor, screen, or optical sorter downstream — steady flow instead of clumps and dry spells.
We specialize in custom designed and fabricated equipment and can work with you to design a solution that will work well for your needs. Contact us to discuss options or to get a quote.
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