Flex Feeders
Vision-guided smart feeders for flexible parts handling.
Flex feeders are part handling systems that are appropriately named due to the fact that they can be utilized to run a vast array of part styles in one system with quick change over and greater flexibility to add future parts to the feeder.
This is especially important for customers requiring a feeder to run multiple small run batches and to adapt to a new part in the lineup as the needs arise. Flex Feeders can be the most cost-effective alternative to traditional bowl feeders.
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Ideal for low production volumes with multiple part types/variants
Compatible with robot pick systems
Fast changeovers with minimal or no mechanical retooling
Integrates with vision systems for part location and orientation
Handles complex, irregular, or delicate parts effectively
Improves automation flexibility and future-proofs production lines
Benefits of a Vibromatic Flex Feeder
Custom-Designed Feeders for Every Need
Vibromatic has a complete line of Flexible Feeders designed to supply your parts to vision-guided robots.
We offer multiple sizes and styles of flex feeders to meet your needs. Each system is designed to distribute parts from a bulk supply source. Systems can be a simple loop style where parts are spread out for a robot to pick the field of view or on the fly.
Vibromatic Flex Feeders can also be designed to maximize the efficiency of the robot by creating patterns or highly desired orientations in the part, so the robot can pick more parts at a greater rate and less recirculation of the non-picked parts.
Small, medium, or large we can feed them all.
Complete Line of Flexible Feeders
Vibromatic offers a full range of flexible feeders designed to supply parts efficiently to vision-guided robots.
Multiple Sizes and Styles
From 3″ up to 42″ in size, our vibratory feeders can handle a wide variety of parts and production rates.
Bulk Supply Distribution
Each system is designed to distribute parts from a bulk supply source to the feeding area.
Flexible Operating Styles
Systems can operate as simple loop styles where parts are spread across the field of view for robotic picking, either from a static position or on-the-fly.
Optimized Robot Efficiency
Vibromatic flex feeders can be engineered to create specific patterns or desired part orientations, enabling robots to pick parts faster and reduce recirculation of unpicked components.
Custom Engineered Solutions
Every flex feeder system is designed to meet the specific needs of your application.
System installation and integration
Preventative maintenance programs
Emergency and scheduled repairs
Service for any feeder make or model
On-site or in-house operator training
Expert Service, Built Around Your Needs.
From parts feeder repair services to full system integration, companies rely on Vibromatic to design and maintain dependable feeding solutions for high-volume manufacturing.
Systems Accessories
Tailor-Made For Your Feeder
Vibromatic designs mechanisms to fit your specific part handling systems, including centrifugal parts feeders, flexible parts feeders, stepper feeders, or vibratory bowl feeders to provide you with complete turnkey solutions.
Tracks
Controllers
Bulk Supply Hoppers
Sound & Dust Enclosures
Escapement Devices
Industry Applications
Flex feeders are widely used in industries where versatility, quick changeovers, and integration with vision systems or robotics are critical.
Automotive Manufacturing
- Feeding a variety of clips, fasteners, connectors, and small components into robotic assembly or inspection systems without custom tooling for each part variation.
- Supporting high-mix production where multiple part styles are needed on the same line.
Electronics & Precision Components
- Presenting and orienting small, fragile electronic parts (connectors, chips, tiny assemblies) for vision-guided robotic pick-and-place into electronics assembly equipment.
- Handling mixed-geometry components in high-mix production runs without changing mechanical tooling.
Medical Devices & Pharmaceutical
- Feeding precision medical parts (e.g., syringe parts, housings, delicate components) into automated inspection, assembly, or packaging systems with integrated vision checking for quality.
- Accelerating changeovers when multiple device configurations are produced on one system.
Plastics & Consumer Goods
- Handling plastic molded parts, mixed shapes and sizes, where a traditional bowl feeder would require separate tooling for each SKU.
- Feeding parts for consumer products assembly (e.g., small housings, caps, clips) into robotic work cells.
Packaging & Automation
- Presenting parts and products for packaging, capping, or labeling lines, especially when quick changeovers and part variety are essential.
- Integrating with vision-guided robotics to inspect and orient parts before packaging placement.
Explore More Vibromatic Feeder Products
Our systems are built to last with long-term service, refurbish, and upgrade options.
Explore More Vibromatic Feeder Products
Our systems are built to last with long-term service, refurbish, and upgrade options.
Vibratory Feeders
High-precision part orientation, 3″–42″ bowl sizes and up to 300 parts/min.
Step Feeders
Compact footprint, excellent for fragile or stackable components.
Centrifugal Feeders
Low-noise, high-speed feeding up to 1,000 parts/min
System Accessories
Tracks, Controllers, Bulk Supply Hoppers, and Sound & Dust Enclosures are accessories we offer to boost your feeder’s performance.
Connect with Our Team
Reach out today to request a quote for your next part handling system or talk to an engineer about any special challenges or opportunities with your project.