At Vibromatic, we design our linear feeders as an alternative to vibratory bowl systems. These feeders orient, align, and meter each component toward the next phase of automation. The role might sound straightforward, but it’s the difference between consistent workflow and frustrating build-up.
How Linear Feeders Plug Into Automated Feeding Systems
First, a linear feeder orients the parts in consistent orientation. Then comes the linear accumulation track– a powered system that keeps oriented parts moving smoothly, one at a time. Most models use an electromagnetic drive beneath steel or polymer rails. Add in a series of optical or proximity sensors, and you’ve got real-time feedback on fill levels, part flow, and even jam detection.
That sensor-based control is what keeps the part stream accurate, whether the parts move to a packing machine, robotic picker, or quality control station.
What Makes Vibromatic Stand Out Among Feeder Companies
As a trusted feeder company since 1956, Vibromatic has built a reputation for engineering part-handling systems that don’t just move parts, they enhance production. Our linear feeders aren’t just off-the-shelf. They’re engineered to fit your part geometry, industry standards, and operational demands.
We collaborate with customers to:
- Customize rail width, brace position, and guide depth to match part size and shape
- Select optimal materials such as stainless or A2 steel for abrasive parts, polymer for delicate surfaces
- Choose sensor brands like Keyence, Banner, or others to manage part flow, fill status, and conveyor coordination
Our goal: high throughput, minimal wear, and minimal noise for every cycle, every day.
Engineering for Accuracy and Durability
Our design philosophy focuses on performance and uptime:
- Support structure flexibility allows fine-tuning of track clearance, vibration dampening, and rail angles.
- Material selection prioritizes part-to-part wear resistance and easy cleanability, essential in food, medical, or cosmetic assembly lines.
- Feedback loops from sensors help regulate pacing and eliminate part ghosting
That level of precision gives you total confidence: feed rate after feed rate, shift after shift.
Where You’ll Find Linear Feeders Making a Difference
Linear feeders prove their worth in numerous industries:
Automotive components
Reliable parts for engine assemblies, switch housings, and connector pins.
Consumer products
Caps, cosmetics tubes, lids, and more are oriented and spaced for assembly, wrapping or labeling.
Pharmaceutical
Flanges, vials, caps, and more are delivered consistently for assembly, inspection or packaging.
Heavy manufacturing
Small metal components integrated into welding or stamping operations.
In each of these environments, reliability and precision are key. Linear feeders help complete the process chain, keeping parts oriented, aligned, and in motion.
Don’t Just Feed Parts, Drive Production
It’s tempting to see part loading as a simple push from bulk to conveyor, but slowdown, stoppage, or misfeed dramatically reduce line efficiency. Vibromatic linear feeders offer seamless integration with bulk hoppers and full-system controls to ensure consistent performance.
They deliver parts:
- In uniform spacing
- Without clogs or misfeeds
- With minimal vibration or mechanical noise
- In predictable cycles, synchronized with downstream robotics or PLCs
Whether you’re targeting high-speed pick and place, automated assembly, or visible packaging systems, these units make the rest of the line work better.
Let’s Design Your Ideal Feed System
Looking for a single linear feeder or a full vibratory system? As a U.S.-based feeder company with decades of hands-on experience, we work closely with OEMs and system integrators to configure systems that align with:
- Part shape and size
- Equipment layout and CNC robot placement
- Feedback and synchronization with vision or torque sensors
- Noise constraints or cleanroom-level sanitation
Once we define the plan, we build, proof, and deliver assemblies, pre-tuned and aligned with your process. Contact Vibromatic today to learn more about our linear feeders, get CAD models, or request a project consultation. Let’s help you build a production line that flows, start to finish, with precision and peace of mind.