Troubleshooting Vibratory Feeders
No vibration (usually an electrical problem)
Power supply to control is OFF
Fuse in controller is blown
Cord to feeder is damaged or unplugged
Gap between coil and striker is closed
Bowl or base unit is making contact with other equipment
No air gap between discharge and track
Image courtesy of coil air gap for better gidence.
Vibration (but slow or irregular parts movement)
Input voltage to controller is fluctuating
Bowl is not properly seated in all toe clamps
Feeder bowl is overloaded
Lubricant on parts or feeder bowl
Toe clamps holding bowl are not tight
Excess dirt on bowl or parts (clean)
Mounting plate or table not sturdy
Leveling screws on legs not set firmly
Bowl is mounted on a machine which shakes and sets up an interference vibration
Regular Maintenance of Vibrator Feeder
Check and Tighten all the Bolts and Nuts Regularly in every two weeks.
Check air gap of coil regularly and should be maintained 1mm to 2 mm.
Check all electronic supplies periodically.
Keep vibrator air gap area clean.
Keep bowl feeder tighten well. Check the top bolt periodically.