--- title: "Case Study: Multi-Lane Vibratory Feeder System for Medical Parts" description: Custom vibratory feeder system from Bellco ensures synchronized delivery of medical hubs, enhancing efficiency and reliability for a medical manufacturer. image: https://www.bellcofeeders.com/hubfs/feature%20image%20-%20case%20study%20%28Blog%20Banner%29%20%281%29.png --- [![Bellco Feeders Logo](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bellco%20Feeders%20Logo.png?width=223&height=75&name=Bellco%20Feeders%20Logo.png "Bellco Feeders Logo")](https://bellcofeeders.com) - [About](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/about-us) - [Our Products](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/our-products) - [About Us](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/about-us) - [FAQ](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/faqs) - [Blog + Case Studies](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/blog) - [Industries](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/industries) - [All Industries](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/industries) - [Consumer Products](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/industries/consumer-products) - 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The system had to deliver exact part counts, maintain even distribution across 12 lanes, and integrate into their existing machine. To meet this demand, our team designed a fully custom vibratory bowl feeder system consisting of: - **2 feeder bowls** with **6 individual lanes per bowl** - A **vibratory hopper** with **1-hour run** time to minimize operator intervention - **Smart distribution system** to ensure consistent part presentation With this setup, **12 parts are reliably presented every cycle**, accurately meeting the customer’s speed and timing requirements. Our engineering team developed the system in **SolidWorks 3D CAD**, providing the customer with full design visibility before fabrication began.   ![Two completed bowl feeder systems](https://22651611.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22651611/hubfs/Edited%20Picture%20%20(1).png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Edited%20Picture%20%20(1).png) ![top view of dual feeder bowl system](https://22651611.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22651611/hubfs/top%20view.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=top%20view.jpeg) ![level switch sensor](https://22651611.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22651611/hubfs/level%20switch%20sensor.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=level%20switch%20sensor.jpeg) ![linear track view](https://22651611.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22651611/hubfs/linear%20track%20view.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=linear%20track%20view.jpeg) ![side view of completed bowl feeder system](https://22651611.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22651611/hubfs/side%20view.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=side%20view.jpeg) ![view of all 6 tracks](https://22651611.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22651611/hubfs/unnamed.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=unnamed.jpg) ![Two completed bowl feeder systems](https://22651611.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22651611/hubfs/Edited%20Picture%20%20(1).png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Edited%20Picture%20%20(1).png) ![top view of dual feeder bowl system](https://22651611.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22651611/hubfs/top%20view.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=top%20view.jpeg) ![level switch sensor](https://22651611.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22651611/hubfs/level%20switch%20sensor.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=level%20switch%20sensor.jpeg) ![linear track view](https://22651611.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22651611/hubfs/linear%20track%20view.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=linear%20track%20view.jpeg) ![side view of completed bowl feeder system](https://22651611.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22651611/hubfs/side%20view.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=side%20view.jpeg) ![view of all 6 tracks](https://22651611.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22651611/hubfs/unnamed.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=unnamed.jpg)   ## The Challenge Multi-lane feeders can be difficult to manage, particularly when one bowl feeds several lanes at once. This set-up often leads to **uneven part distribution**, causing delays or inconsistent performance. This customer needed 12 parts presented at the same time, so each lane needed to fill evenly. ## The Bellco Solution Our team custom engineered a **smart distribution system** that actively monitors part accumulation across lanes. When one lane is full, the system pauses filling that lane and redirects flow to the others. This maintains a steady supply of parts across all 12 lanes and ensures that each cycle hits the precise 3-second target. ## Key Components & Features | **Dual Feeder Bowl Configuration** | Two bowls per system, each driving six lanes for a total of 12 feeding lanes per cycle. | ![bellco email](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bellco%20email.jpg?width=2048&height=1536&name=bellco%20email.jpg)   | | --- | --- | --- | | **High-Capacity Vibratory Hopper** | Designed for 1-hour run time to maintain continuous operation with minimal refills. | ![view with hopper](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/hs-fs/hubfs/view%20with%20hopper.jpeg?width=2048&height=1536&name=view%20with%20hopper.jpeg)   | | **Lane Auto-Fill System** | Custom controls detect when lanes are full and temporarily stop feeding to those lanes, allowing other lanes to continue filling. | ![track view](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/hs-fs/hubfs/track%20view.jpeg?width=2048&height=1536&name=track%20view.jpeg)   | | **Adjustable Mounts** | Customer-specified design allowed them to set screws for final positioning within their existing automation layout. | ![Customer Adjsutment Request (1)](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Customer%20Adjsutment%20Request%20(1).jpeg?width=2048&height=1536&name=Customer%20Adjsutment%20Request%20(1).jpeg)   |   ## The Results   We successfully delivered two **custom-engineered vibratory feeder systems** that exceeded the client’s expectations for precision, speed, and reliability in a regulated medical environment. - **Synchronized Delivery** – 12 medical hubs presented every 3 seconds, with balanced lane distribution - **Reduced Intervention** – 1-hour hopper run time minimizes manual oversight - **Smart Controls** – Lane auto-fill design ensures even throughput and stable performance - **Tailored Integration** – Final adjustment features allowed seamless fit into the customer's existing system ### **Looking for a custom parts feeding system for your application?** [Let’s build your next feeder system.](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/get-a-quote)           #### Bellco Feeders Author ## Recommended For You [![](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/hubfs/Untitled%20%28Website%29%20%281%29.png)](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/blog/case-study-feeding-small-plastic-clips-for-medical-device-assembly) [Case Study](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/blog/tag/case-study) 1 Min Read ### [Case Study: Feeding small plastic clips for medical device assembly](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/blog/case-study-feeding-small-plastic-clips-for-medical-device-assembly) [Bellco Feeders Dec 10, 2025 12:24:13 PM](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/blog/author/bellco-feeders) [![Metal Washer Feeding System by Bellco Feeders](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/hubfs/Metal%20Washer%20CS%20Hero%20Image.jpg)](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/blog/case-study/metal-washer-feeder) [Case Study](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/blog/tag/case-study) 1 Min Read ### [Case Study: FDA Compliant Vibratory Feeding Systems for Metal Washers](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/blog/case-study/metal-washer-feeder) [Bellco Feeders Sep 6, 2024 2:38:55 PM](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/blog/author/bellco-feeders) [![](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/hubfs/Untitled%20%28Website%29%20%281%29.png)](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/blog/case-study-dual-bowl-system-delivers-5-part-simultaneous-escapement-at-100-ppm-for-robotic-assembly) [Case Study](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/blog/tag/case-study) 3 Min Read ### [Case Study: Dual-Bowl System Delivers 5-Part Simultaneous Escapement at 100 PPM for Robotic Assembly](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/blog/case-study-dual-bowl-system-delivers-5-part-simultaneous-escapement-at-100-ppm-for-robotic-assembly) [Bellco Feeders Jun 11, 2026 11:38:57 AM](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/blog/author/bellco-feeders) ![Bellco Feeders White Logo with Tag](https://www.bellcofeeders.com/hubfs/Bellco%20Feeders%20White%20Logo%20with%20Tag.png) Located at: 7757 Auburn Rd, STE 23,       Concord Township, OH 44077 **Call us at: 440-856-7650** Industrial parts feeding systems designed for the modern manufacturer. 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