Vibratory Feeders
Gough Linear Vibrating Feeders (GLVF) are ideal for delivering even and consistent product flows between production processes and are often used in industrial settings to move and distribute large amounts of materials. These devices use controlled vibration to facilitate the seamless transfer of materials along distances and into various processes or machines. They come in various types linear tray, tubular with either Out-of-balance motors or Electro-magnetic drives.
Introduction
Smooth flow
The adjustable nature of vibration allows for precise customisation, enabling them to adapt seamlessly to the demands of each specific application like this one feeding a Gough Vibrecon separator.
Vibrating feeders are suitable for various industries, including:
- Food processing
- Chemical
- Abrasive
- Plastic manufacturing
- Manufacturing
- Recycling
- General use
How it works...
E-Mag driven feeders
A very popular choice today using electro magnetics, to produce the vibration of the tray type feeder.
Control - The unit can be variably controlled in speed with a potentiometer
Enclosed drive units – The drive units are IP54 rated, protecting the internal components from dust and moisture.
Multi drive systems – Multiple drives can be fitted for large systems, all wired to the same controller.
Design - epoxy protected electromagnetic coil and magnet assembly to prevent unwanted movement
Motor driven feeders
A strong drive system comprising of two out-of-balance motors are used for continual operations with superb reliability.
Enclosed drive units
The drive units are IP54 rated, protecting the internal components from dust and moisture.
Design
Sealed motors with ATEX ratings can be applied.
Heavy Duty
Used for heavier types of product material.
Tray design
They common tray design allows for easy flow of product material from in-feed to discharge spout, or open ended trough.
As shown here, a useful addition is a temporary holding hopper. Feeding in from either manual debagging, or from automated conveying systems, the hopper can supply product directly or through a sluice gate for controlled bed depths.
Tubular design
These tubular design allow material to travel over a distance with full enclosure.
They are very easy to clean with quick (no tool) removal end plates if required.
The drive choices depending on application data can be either:
- E-Mag drives
- Motor drive drive systems
Full support stand design and fabrication comes as an option if required to suit integration into your production line.
...with separation capabilities
These feeders can also separating capabilities by incorporating a wire mesh or perforated plate section into the tray design.
Additional exit spouts can be used to direct material separately from the main product flow to the discharge section.
Notice the two sets of hand knobs on the side of the tray design. These contain two separate screens inside, for 3 fraction separation.
Heavy Duty
Vibrating feeders, like the Gough Linear Vibratory Feeder (GLVF), are often used in industrial settings to move and distribute large amounts of materials.
Gough also provide heavy duty designs. This means the motor sizes are larger, generating a larger vibration to the deckware - providing more bounce if materials need to be broken down.
Extra large frame supports also can be accommodates for the heavier designs.
Whatever, the application we will review and feedback guidance on your solution.
Key advantages of a our separators
Q & A
Here are a few questions and answers and we are always available to call and discuss you application specifics.
GOBi (Gough Generative BOT intelligence) has some answers
Can feeders be used for any material?
No, unfortunately, even with highly polished surface materials, some product are very difficult to move. This applies sometimes to very light weight low bulk density materials.
Are there any constraints in size of a tray?
Yes, both the width of a tray or the diameter of the tube are constraints to the drive system being applied. Each application and enquiry to use will be reviewed by our sales and technical team to assess the right solution.
Can you connect a series of feeders together?
For large distances, there can be a number of feeders, connected and running as one unit. Gough will design the connection most suitable for the type of arrangement.
What inlet and outlet designs can I have?
We can design any type of inlet spigot to connect to other pipeworks using the right clamps.
Discharging can also be tailored to your requirements with spouts, open ended or scarfed angled to ensure correct flow to bagging or the next process.