Product Handling
Vibratory Feeder
In any automated food packaging system, flow control is critical—too little and your weighers starve, too much and you risk product spillage or inaccurate dosing. The ADM‑VF Vibratory Feeder is engineered to solve that problem with precise, consistent metering of free-flowing products from hoppers or bulk bins into downstream equipment.
As part of ADM’s fully integrated turnkey solutions, the VF Feeder is commonly installed between a storage hopper and a multihead weigher, auger filler, or even a conveyor. It ensures controlled, even product discharge, which helps improve accuracy, protect sensitive equipment, and maximise line throughput.
Whether you’re running snack foods, nuts, grains, pet food, or small frozen goods, the VF gives you better line control, cleaner product presentation, and a higher degree of reliability—especially on high-speed or multi-product lines.
The ADM‑VF Vibratory Feeder is a hygienic, stainless-steel linear feeder designed to transport and meter free-flowing dry or semi-dry products using controlled vibration. The unit features an inclined or horizontal tray surface, which gently moves product forward without damage or compaction.
A variable-speed control allows operators or automated systems to adjust feed rate in real time, based on the needs of downstream equipment. The VF is available in multiple tray widths and lengths, and can be mounted on mobile or fixed frames as part of ADM’s custom line configurations.
Built for reliability and washdown environments, the VF is ideal for lines requiring consistent product distribution and exacting hygiene compliance.
- Suitable for free flowing product
- Adjustable feed rates for smooth, continuous operation
- Durable stainless steel construction for food safety
- Easy to clean
- Free standing or mountable to systems
- Easy access for cleaning
- Easily integrates with ADM turnkey lines
The ADM‑VF is ideal for feeding:
Nuts and seeds (e.g. almonds, peanuts, sunflower seeds)
Dry snack blends and cereals
Rice, lentils, grains, pasta
Dried pet food (kibble, biscuits)
Small frozen goods (peas, diced veg, protein bits)
Powders or granules (coarse salt, sugar, spices with good flow properties)
Detailed Application Example: Packaging edible nuts
In a nut packaging line, such as roasted almonds or mixed trail mix, the product must flow consistently to avoid overloading the conveyor. When the product sits too long, oils and heat can cause bridging or uneven distribution. The ADM‑VF Vibratory Feeder solves this by ensuring even, pulse-free movement from the hopper to the multihead weigher.
Installed just beneath the holding hopper, the VF gently shakes nuts forward across a stainless-steel tray at a controlled rate, keeping the product loose and evenly distributed. This ensures the weigher receives a consistent infeed, maintaining accuracy and speed, and reducing product giveaway.
Benefits for this application:
No crushing or compaction—preserves product integrity
Accurate weigh cell loading = better fill control
Easy clean-down between nut varieties (e.g. switching from peanuts to cashews)
Seamlessly integrates into ADM’s full snack line with conveyors, VFFS, and case packing
Specifications
| Model | ADM-VF-4K | ADM-VF-8K |
| Type | Vibratory feeder | Vibratory feeder |
| Volume | Up to 4m3/hr | Up to 8m3/hr |
| Construction | Stainless Chute | Stainell Chute |
| Control box | Adjustable vibration | Adjustable vibration |
| Product Chute length | 240W x 115H x 450L | 480W x 115H x 450L |
| Option | Sieve | Sieve |
| Power Supply | 240V 50Hz 0.25kW | 240V 50Hz 0.50kW |