Pneumatic rotary vibrators/vibro feeder working principle

Vibration feeders and step feeders are two completely different automated feeding solutions, and there is no absolute “who is better” between them, only “who is more suitable”. Which one to choose depends entirely on your part characteristics, production efficiency, and cost budget.

First, let me ask myself the first question: Do my parts need to be arranged in a unified and specific direction?

Yes ->Prioritize vibration feeders.

No, just separate them from a pile and send them out ->prioritize pushing the board.

May I ask the second question again: Are my parts springs, or are they easily hooked, tangled, or scratched with each other?

Yes ->It is almost certain that pushing the board is a better choice.

No ->Both options can be considered, and then combined with speed, noise, and budget to decide.

In practical projects, sometimes we also see a combination of vibration feeders and step feeders, such as using vibration feeders for initial sorting, and then using a push plate mechanism for precise positioning and delivery, combining the advantages of both.