Vibratory feeders use both vibration and gravity to move material.
[1] A beltweigher is typically used to measure the material flow rate.
A weigh feeder can measure and regulate the flow rate by varying the belt conveyor speed.
Vibratory bowl feeders[clarification needed] are also used for automatic feeding of small to large and differently shaped industrial parts.
Vibratory feeders are used for automating high-speed production lines and assembly systems in various industrial sectors, including: