Vibratory Bowl Feeder Noise Reduction

We specialise in vibratory bowl feeder noise reduction using engineering solutions that cost much less than acoustic enclosures and avoid the access and visibility restrictions imposed by acoustic enclosures. 

The best way to reduce noise from vibratory bowl feeders, linear vibrating feeders / hoppers / conveyors / separators etc. is to suppress the noise at source using engineering solutions.  This type of solution provides a high noise reduction at much lower cost than other types of noise control method such as acoustic enclosures and covers.  Also, engineering solutions do not restrict access or visibility like enclosures and covers do, making it easier for workers to load product, monitor the vibratory feeder / hopper and clear any blockages.

Here are two examples:-

Vibratory Bowl Feeder Noise Control Example

A pharmaceutical company wanted to reduce the noise from their vibratory bowl feeders.  First, they considered fitting acoustic enclosures / covers.  They were quoted a total of £50,000 to fit acoustic covers / enclosures over the vibratory bowl feeders on their 5 production lines.  The company then asked us if we could provide a lower cost solution.  We said yes and provided an engineering noise control solution that cost only £3300, saving the company a massive £46,700.

Our solution produced a high noise reduction. It also provided the benefit of unrestricted access and vision into the bowl feeders. Covers and acoustic enclosures would have restricted access and made it difficult for workers to see inside the bowl feeders to check for blockages etc.

Vibratory Bowl Feeder Noise Reduction for Metal Components – Example

A company wanted noise reduction for their vibratory bowl feeders.  The metal components inside the vibrating bowl feeders kept jamming and this required frequent operator access to clear the blockage and re-start the flow of components.

We provided an engineering noise control solution that involved installing minor modifications inside the vibrating bowls.  So the vibratory bowls were not covered by an enclosure, hood or cover.  This meant that access and visibility were not impaired, as would have occurred with an acoustic enclosure, cover or hood.  One of the vibratory bowl feeders is shown above.

Our solution achieved a large noise reduction of 12 dBA.

While carrying out sound tests to assess the best noise reduction option for the bowl feeders, we identified the root cause of the blockages that kept stopping the product flow. Our solution involved making small modifications inside the vibrating bowl feeders that prevented product blockages occurring. This not only helped to achieve a high noise reduction, but also improved productivity because it freed operators to do other work instead of spending lots of time clearing blockages.

Furthermore, the cost of our engineering solution was much lower than had the company selected acoustic enclosures, hoods or covers to fit over their vibrating bowl feeders.

More Details of Vibratory Bowl Feeder Noise Control Solutions

There are more details and benefits of our noise reduction solutions for vibratory bowl feeders / linear feeders / vibrating hoppers, conveyors and all types of industrial machine on noise control at work.

Our engineering noise solutions can be applied to vibratory deburrers, separators and linear vibrating feeders / conveyors as well as bowl feeders. You can see examples of our solutions for other vibrating equipment and many other types of industrial machine on vibratory machine noise reduction.

How to Find a Vibratory Bowl Feeder Noise Reduction Solution

We have 40 years’ experience of providing highly effective vibratory bowl feeder noise reduction solutions for a wide range of different industries and feeding a wide variety of different products.  To find out how we can help you reduce noise from vibrating bowl feeders, conveyors, hoppers, separators and other vibratory equipment, please contact us as shown below: