Vibrating feeder
Aston Vibrating Feeder: Continuous Feeding & Integrated Pre-Screening
Engineered for reliable material control, the Aston vibrating feeder delivers a continuous, uniform, and regulated flow of bulk rocks and granular minerals from storage hoppers directly into primary processing units. Serving as the primary gatekeeper in aggregate, mining, coal, metallurgical, chemical, and building material circuits, this machine maintains steady throughput across demanding mineral processing lines.
Equipped with a high-strength vibrating trough and optional grizzly bar configuration, this feeder combines heavy-duty material transport with effective pre-screening. By separating undersized fines and soil prior to crushing, the equipment prevents chokage in downstream crushers, significantly reduces wear on mechanical components, and stabilizes operational performance under heavy load conditions.
As a crucial entry unit for automated crushing and screening plants, the vibrating feeder optimizes overall circuit productivity by eliminating surges and dry-running risks. Its regulated feed delivery maximizes downstream equipment efficiency, reduces energy consumption per ton of processed rock, and lowers total operational costs across complex processing facilities.
Max feeding size: 300~900mm
Capacity: 50~850t/h
Coarse stone
Middle size stone
Fine stone
Application field of vibrating feeder
Material
Designed to process run-of-mine ores, blast rocks, and coarse mineral aggregates, such as granite, limestone, basalt, iron ore, raw coal, and recycled concrete debris. Operating reliably under high impact loads and variable feed conditions, the equipment maintains controlled trough movement to deliver uniform material distribution and pre-screening ahead of primary crushers.
Application
Extensively deployed in open-pit mining, quarry operations, aggregate production plants, coal preparation facilities, and heavy metallurgical circuits. It serves as an indispensable primary feeding solution for circuits that require continuous material flow control, pre-screener soil removal, crusher wear reduction, and optimized crushing efficiency.
Vibrating feeder features:
- Energy-efficient drive system: Powered by an optimized eccentric vibration mechanism, the drive unit operates with minimal power consumption and reduced operational noise while maintaining steady material momentum.
- Controlled anti-flushing trough design: The engineered tray structure regulates feed velocity to prevent material surges, delivering a uniform, continuous discharge that protects downstream processing units.
- Compact and lightweight layout: Featuring a reduced footprint and simplified structural frame, the equipment allows straightforward site installation, quick angle adjustments, and hassle-free routine maintenance.
- Dust-sealed enclosure options: Available with a fully enclosed trough housing, the feeder effectively suppresses airborne dust emissions, ensuring compliance with strict environmental standards on processing sites.
Specification of vibrating feeder:
| Model | Feeding chute size (mm) | Max feeding size (mm) | Capacity (t/h) | Motor power (kw) | Weight (kg) | Overall dimension (mm) |
| GZD750x2500 | 750×2500 | 300 | 50-80 | 3 | 1590 | 2580x1100x1400 |
| GZD850x3000 | 850×3000 | 400 | 80-120 | 7.5 | 3895 | 3110x1800x1600 |
| GZD960x3800 | 960×3800 | 500 | 120-210 | 11 | 4210 | 3850x1950x1630 |
| GZD1100x4200 | 1100×4200 | 650 | 180-400 | 15 | 4850 | 4400x2050x1660 |
| GZD1100x4900 | 1100×4900 | 650 | 220-460 | 15 | 5500 | 5200x2050x1700 |
| GZD1300x4900 | 1300×4900 | 800 | 300-550 | 22 | 6680 | 5200x2350x1750 |
| GZD1500x6000 | 1500×6000 | 950 | 500-850 | 30 | 9970 | 6160x2918x2292 |
Applicable materials for vibrating feeder
Dolomite
Sand stone
Limestone
Marble
Pebbles
Bricks & Tiles
Recycled concrete
Coal gangue
Phosphate rock
Iron ore
Granite
Shale
Versatile applications for vibrating feeder
Aston vibrating feeders serve as critical material regulation hubs across raw material extraction sites and mineral processing circuits. By delivering a continuous, surge-free material stream while screening out undersized soil and fines, this equipment prevents primary crusher blockage, protects wear components, and optimizes total plant efficiency.
Typical application areas
Mining & Mineral extraction:
Handles heavy run-of-mine ores such as iron ore, granite, and dolomite directly under primary storage hoppers. The rugged vibrating trough absorbs high impact loads while maintaining a regulated feed speed into primary crushers.
Quarrying & Aggregate production:
Feeds abrasive quarry rocks like limestone, sandstone, and marble into processing lines. Integrated grizzly bars separate fine soil and dust prior to crushing, preventing material packing and producing cleaner aggregate products.
Coal preparation & Power generation:
Regulates the throughput of raw coal, coal gangue, and shale into crushing and screening systems. The smooth, adjustable vibration controls material delivery, preventing clogging in transfer chutes and protecting downstream conveyors.
Recycling & Building material processing:
Processes bulky demolition waste, recycled concrete, bricks, and tiles in mobile or stationary plant layouts. The durable wear-resistant liners resist sharp impact, ensuring steady feeding and effective pre-screening for urban aggregate recovery.
Explore industrial applicationsWorking process of vibrating feeder
The Aston vibrating feeder utilizes dual-shaft eccentric excitation to generate dynamic centrifugal forces, driving continuous linear vibration across the feeder tray. Combining electric drive components with spring dampening support, the mechanism delivers steady, force-driven material movement into downstream crushing and conveying circuits.
The motor drives the primary shaft via V-belts, engaging precision gears to rotate the driven shaft in reverse at an identical speed.
Counter-rotating eccentric blocks produce high-frequency centrifugal forces, inducing continuous and uniform linear motion along the feeder trough.
Bulk rocks advance smoothly along the trough through repeated linear micro-throws, maintaining a steady material stream into downstream processing equipment.
Adjustable bar gaps allow undersized soil and fine debris to fall through before reaching subsequent processing, significantly minimizing wear on downstream components.
Vibrating feeder main components
Engineered with wear-resistant steel liners and a high-strength vibration assembly, each component of the Aston vibrating feeder is crafted for continuous heavy-duty loading. The streamlined design combines high structural durability with convenient maintenance, ensuring reliable feed regulation under harsh site conditions.
Built with high-strength steel plates and equipped with replaceable wear-resistant liners, the trough absorbs heavy impact loads from storage bins while extending service life.
Housing counter-rotating eccentric shafts and sealed gear pairs, this vibrator assembly provides stable, low-noise excitation force for continuous operation.
Features a specialized bar profile with adjustable spacing to bypass fine soils and small materials, protecting wear parts and boosting system throughput.
Heavy-duty steel coil springs absorb vibration energy, isolating dynamic loads from supporting structures and ensuring operational stability.
Optionally equipped with a variable frequency drive to adjust feed rates seamlessly without frequent motor restarts, optimizing total energy consumption.
Vibrating feeder exported cases:
