| Operating principle | Vibrates parts upward along a spiral track using electromagnetic or piezoelectric drives | Vibrates a flat or inclined screen deck using eccentric shafts or vibratory motors to separate material by size |
| Shape | Round bowl with a spiral track inside | Flat or slightly inclined rectangular deck (single or multiple decks) |
| Typical size | Bowl diameter: 200–1200 mm; handles parts up to ~50–100 mm | Screen deck: 600×1200 mm up to 3000×8000 mm; handles large volumes |
| Output rate | Parts per minute (e.g., 50–300+ parts/min) | Tons per hour (e.g., 1–500+ tons/hour depending on material) |
| Orientation capability | Yes – can orient parts in a specific direction (head‑up, notch‑right, etc.) | No – only separates by size; no orientation function |
| Typical applications | Feeding screws, caps, electronic components, pills to assembly/packaging machines | Screening sand, gravel, powder, grain, recycling waste in mining, chemical, food industries |
| Main wear part | Track / tooling; wears due to part friction | Screen mesh / media; wears due to abrasive material flow |
| Accuracy requirement | High – part orientation must be precise and repeatable | Moderate – separation is based on mesh size; ±5–10% tolerance common |
| Integração | Usually integrated with assembly or packaging machines | Usually part of a processing line (crusher → screen → conveyor) |
| Cost range | Typically $1,000 – $20,000 (depending on complexity) | Typically $5,000 – $100,000+ (larger and heavier equipment) |