矿山设备指南：What Feeding Equipment Should You Use for Small and Medium-Sized Materials and Intermediate Stockyards? A Complete Guide to GZG Light Hanging/Seat Type Vibrating Feeders

The GZG light-duty suspended/seated vibrating feeder can be installed either in a suspended or seated manner and is used to continuously and evenly feed materials from storage bins or hoppers to crushers and other working machinery. It is mainly suitable for medium and small particle materials and intermediate stockyards. Its working principle involves the vibrating motor or exciter generating vibration force, causing the trough to perform reciprocating vibrations along the inclined direction. Materials in the trough are subjected to both vibration force and gravity, continuously being thrown along the trough incline and conveyed forward, achieving uniform and continuous feeding. Why choose the GZG light-duty suspended/seated vibrating feeder? First, it offers flexible installation; you can choose suspended or seated installation based on the site space. Suspended installation saves floor space, while seated installation is structurally stable and adapts to different production line layout requirements. Second, it is specially designed for medium and small particle materials, with an inlet size of 80-350mm and handling capacity of 0-600t/h, especially suitable for intermediate stockyards and small to medium-sized crushing production lines. Third, it provides uniform and continuous feeding, ensuring stable crusher input, avoiding blockages or idle running, and improving the efficiency and stability of the entire production line. Fourth, its structure is simple and compact, lightweight, occupies little space, and is easy to install and maintain. Fifth, it has a wide range of applications, widely used in mining, sand and gravel, metallurgy, building materials, chemical, mineral processing, coal mining, and other industries' crushing and screening production lines. The GZG light-duty vibrating feeder is primarily used for feeding medium and small particle materials in intermediate stockyards, feeding small and medium-sized sand and gravel aggregate production lines, intermediate buffering feed in mining crushing lines, material conveying and feeding in coal yards and coal preparation plants, raw material feeding in metallurgical, building materials, and chemical enterprises, and all kinds of compact feeding conditions requiring suspended or seated installation. The target users of the GZG series include small and medium-sized sand and gravel plants and mining operation teams, equipment procurement departments of coal yards and coal preparation plants, equipment maintenance departments of metallurgical, building materials, and chemical enterprises, EPC contractors for small and medium-sized crushing and screening production lines, equipment distributors and stockists, and overseas small and medium-sized mining and building materials project buyers. When should you choose or replace a GZG vibrating feeder? When site space is limited and suspended installation is needed to save floor space; when a small and medium-sized crushing line requires light-duty feeder equipment with a handling capacity of 0-600t/h; when an intermediate stockyard needs to continuously and evenly deliver materials from storage bins to crushers. The old feeder has mismatched handling capacity or uneven feeding, causing crusher blockage; for export projects, feeding equipment that adapts to overseas voltage and compact installation conditions is required. How to choose a GZG light vibrating feeder? Step 1: Determine the handling capacity. Calculate the required feeding capacity based on the crusher output and material characteristics, and select the corresponding model within the 0-600t/h range. Step 2: Confirm the maximum feeding size. Choose a model with a maximum feeding size of 80-350mm based on the material particle size. Step 3: Confirm the installation method. Choose hoist or base installation according to the on-site space. Note that GZG1025, GZG1325, and GZG1525 have specialized base installation models. Step 4: Confirm the trough width and length. Select the trough width from 500×1000 to 1500×2500mm based on the silo outlet size and crusher feed inlet size. Step 5: Confirm motor power. Choose a dual-motor configuration from 0.3×2 to 3.7×2kW according to handling capacity and material density. Step 6: Confirm vibration frequency and inclination angle. Choose vibration frequency 24.2Hz or 16.1Hz based on material characteristics, with an inclination angle of 3-5° or 4-6°. Step 7: Confirm motor configuration. Standard voltage is 380V/50Hz, and different voltages and frequencies can be customized. Step 8: Confirm lining material. Choose high manganese steel or wear-resistant steel plates based on the material's abrasiveness.

Model example: `GZG1025`, which means a GZG series light vibrating feeder, 10 represents trough width 1000mm, 25 represents trough length 2500mm. Models with the "base" suffix are specially designed for base installation.

GZG series light hoist/base vibrating feeder model and parameter table

Model	Trough width size (mm)	Maximum feeding size (mm)	Handling capacity (t/h)	Motor power (kW)	Vibration frequency (Hz)	Inclination angle (°)	Dimensions (mm)
GZG0501	500×1000	80	0-60	0.3×2	24.2	3-5	1130×634×590
GZG0615	600×1500	80	0-80	0.6×2	24.2	3-5	1900×754×778
GZG0725	700×2500	150	0-150	1.52×2	16.1	4-6	2900×916×1055
GZG1025	1000×2500	200	0-300	2.4×2	16.1	4-6	2900×1185×1335
GZG1025 (base)	1000×2500	200	0-300	2.4×2	16.1	4-6	3167×1450×1370
GZG1325 (base)	1300×2500	300	0-450	3.7×2	16.1	4-6	3187×1750×1370
GZG1525 (base)	1500×2500	350	0-600	3.7×2	16.1	4-6	3187×1985×1370

General technical parameter table

Parameter	Specification
Series	GZG
Type	Light-duty Hanging/Seat-type Vibrating Feeder
Installation Method	Hanging (suspended) or seat type
Trough Width Size	500×1000–1500×2500mm
Maximum Feed Size	80–350mm
Processing Capacity	0–600t/h
Motor Power	0.3×2–3.7×2 kW (dual motor configuration)
Vibration Frequency	24.2Hz / 16.1Hz
Installation Inclination	3–5° / 4–6°
Applicable Materials	Medium and small particle size materials
Applicable Scenarios	Intermediate material yard, medium and small crushing production line, below storage silo or hopper
Drive Method	Vibrating motor driven

Dimension Diagram and Key Dimensions: `[Image: /images/gzg-vibrating-feeder-dimension-drawing.webp]`

Material Table

Component	Standard Material	Optional Material	Description
Trough/Frame	High-strength carbon steel	Wear-resistant steel plate	Carries material and vibration load
Liner	High manganese steel	High chrome alloy, ceramic composite	High wear resistance, extends service life
Vibrating Motor	Full copper coil motor	Explosion-proof motor	Dual motor configuration, 0.3×2–3.7×2 kW
Spring	Helical spring	Rubber spring	Hanging spring for suspended installation, supporting spring for seat installation
Hanging Device	Steel wire rope / lifting ring	Chain	For suspension installation only
Base	Carbon steel	Cast iron	For base installation only

Installation method: The GZG light vibration feeder supports both suspension and base installation methods. Suspension installation hangs the equipment under the silo or hopper using steel wire ropes or lifting rings, saving ground space, suitable for intermediate material yards with limited space and medium to small crushing lines; base installation fixes the equipment on a concrete foundation or steel structure support using a base, structurally stable, suitable for conditions with larger handling capacity or stronger vibration (GZG1025, GZG1325, GZG1525 have special base models). During installation, ensure that the suspension device or base is firm and reliable, with sufficient load-bearing capacity for the equipment weight and operating load; a suitable chute or guide plate should be set between the equipment and the silo outlet to ensure uniform material entry; the vibration motor must be firmly installed, dual motors should rotate in opposite directions to generate linear vibration force; spring supports must be installed vertically to ensure correct vibration direction; motor wiring must comply with regulations and be reliably grounded; after installation, a no-load trial run should be conducted to check if the vibration is stable, whether there is abnormal noise, and confirm that the feeding direction and speed meet requirements; a variable frequency speed control device can be equipped to automatically adjust feeding speed according to crusher load.

Application scenario table

Industry	Application	Recommended configuration	Key requirements
Mining	Intermediate buffering feeding of small and medium-sized particles	GZG0725–GZG1325 (base-mounted)	Uniform feeding, wear-resistant
Sand and gravel plant	Feeding for small and medium-sized aggregate production line	GZG0501–GZG1025 (base-mounted)	Continuous, compact feeding
Coal yard/coal preparation plant	Material conveying and feeding	GZG0615–GZG1025, explosion-proof motor (optional)	Explosion-proof, dust-proof, reliable
Metallurgical building materials	Raw material feeding, process feeding	GZG0501–GZG0725, variable frequency speed regulation	Accurate, adjustable feeding
Chemical beneficiation	Chemical raw materials, beneficiation process feeding	GZG0501–GZG0615, stainless steel liner (optional)	Corrosion-resistant, easy to clean
Intermediate material yard	Feeding from storage bin or hopper	GZG0725–GZG1025	Suspension installation saves space

Note: GZG light vibration feeder is suitable for small to medium particle size materials, with a maximum feed size of 80-350mm and a processing capacity of 0-600t/h. Suspension installation is suitable for space-constrained conditions, while fixed (seat) installation is suitable for higher processing capacity or stronger vibration conditions. In explosive environments, explosion-proof motors should be selected. For highly abrasive materials, high-chrome alloy or ceramic composite liners are recommended.

Selection considerations (compared with GZD series vibration feeders): The core differences between the GZG light suspension/fixed vibration feeder and the GZD series vibration feeders arethe applicable material particle size, installation method, and processing capacity. The GZD series uses an eccentric block vibrator drive, suitable for blocky and granular materials, with a maximum feed size of 120-650mm, processing capacity of 90-900t/h, and standard fixed installation; the GZG series uses a vibration motor drive, specially designed for small to medium particle size materials, with a maximum feed size of 80-350mm, processing capacity of 0-600t/h, supporting both suspension and fixed installations, with a more compact structure and lighter weight. When selecting, large block materials and conditions requiring high processing capacity are preferably handled by the GZD series, while small to medium particle size materials in space-constrained conditions requiring suspension installation are preferably handled by the GZG series.

## Technical FAQ

1. What is a GZG light vibration feeder?

The GZG light suspension/fixed vibration feeder is a feeding device driven by a vibration motor, used to continuously and evenly feed materials from storage bins or hoppers to crushers or other working machinery. It is mainly suitable for small to medium particle size materials and intermediate material yards.

2. What is the working principle of the GZG vibrating feeder?

The vibrating motor generates excitation force, causing the trough to perform reciprocating vibration along the inclined direction. The materials in the trough are acted upon by both the vibration force and gravity, continuously throwing along the inclined surface of the trough and moving forward, achieving uniform and continuous feeding operations.

3. In which industries is the GZG vibrating feeder mainly used?

It is widely used in crushing and screening production lines in mining, sand and gravel plants, metallurgy, building materials, chemical, mineral processing, and coal industries, and is especially suitable for medium and small particle materials and intermediate material sites.

4. What is the processing capacity of the GZG vibrating feeder?

The processing capacity is 0-600 t/h, varying according to the model. GZG0501 is 0-60 t/h, and GZG1525 (base type) is 0-600 t/h.

5. What is the maximum feeding size of the GZG vibrating feeder?

The maximum feeding size is 80-350 mm, varying according to the model. GZG0501 and GZG0615 are 80 mm, and GZG1525 (base type) is 350 mm.

6. What is the motor power of the GZG vibrating feeder?

The motor power is 0.3×2 to 3.7×2 kW, using a dual motor configuration.

7. What is the installation inclination of the GZG vibrating feeder?

The inclination is 3-5° or 4-6°, varying according to the model. GZG0501 and GZG0615 are 3-5°, while GZG0725 and above models are 4-6°.

8. What installation methods does the GZG vibrating feeder support?

It supports hang (suspended) and base installation methods. Hang installation is suspended via steel ropes or hooks, saving ground space; base installation is fixed on the foundation through a base, providing stable structure. GZG1025, GZG1325, and GZG1525 have dedicated base-type models.

9. What is the vibration frequency of the GZG vibrating feeder?

The vibration frequency is 24.2 Hz or 16.1 Hz, varying according to the model. GZG0501 and GZG0615 are 24.2 Hz, while GZG0725 and above models are 16.1 Hz.

10. Can the GZG vibrating feeder adjust speed?

Yes, it can be equipped with a variable frequency speed control device, which automatically adjusts the feeding speed according to the load of the crusher, achieving automation control of the production line.

11. What materials are suitable for the GZG vibrating feeder?

It is suitable for medium and small particle materials and is widely used in mining, sand and gravel plants, coal mines, metallurgy, building materials, chemical, and mineral processing industries.

12. What are the trough width sizes of the GZG vibrating feeder?

The trough width sizes range from 500×1000 to 1500×2500 mm, with a total of 7 standard models.

13. What is the wear-resistant liner material of the GZG vibrating feeder?

The standard material is high manganese steel. Optional materials include high chromium alloy or ceramic composite liners, chosen according to the abrasiveness of the material.

14. Can the GZG vibrating feeder be used in coal mines?

Yes, it can be used for material conveying and feeding in coal yards and coal preparation plants. In explosive environments, an explosion-proof motor must be selected.

15. What material are the springs of the GZG vibrating feeder made of?

The standard is coil springs. Optional springs include rubber springs, suspension springs for hanging installation, and support springs for seated installation.

16. What should be noted when installing the GZG vibrating feeder?

The suspension device or base must be solid and reliable, with a load-bearing capacity meeting the equipment weight and operating load; a suitable chute or guide plate must be set between the equipment and the silo outlet; the vibration motor must be installed firmly, with dual motors rotating in opposite directions to generate linear vibration force; spring supports must be installed vertically; motor wiring must comply with regulations and have reliable grounding; a no-load test run must be conducted after installation.

17. What are the common faults of the GZG vibrating feeder?

Abnormal vibration (motor rotation error, spring damage, loose suspension device), uneven feeding (silo discharge not smooth, trough wear), motor overheating (overload, unstable voltage), excessive noise (bearing damage, spring aging).

18. What is the difference between the GZG vibrating feeder and the GZD vibrating feeder?

The GZD series is driven by an eccentric block vibrator, suitable for blocky and granular materials, with a maximum feed size of 120-650mm and a processing capacity of 90-900t/h, featuring standard base installation; The GZG series is driven by a vibration motor, specially designed for medium and small particle materials, with a maximum feed size of 80-350mm and a processing capacity of 0-600t/h. It supports both suspension and base installation, with a more compact structure and lighter weight.

19. Can the GZG vibrating feeder be customized?

The trough width, processing capacity, motor power, liner material (high manganese steel/high chromium alloy/ceramic composite), motor configuration (explosion-proof motor), variable frequency speed control, central control system, suspension or base installation, and other parameters can be customized.

20. How to maintain the GZG vibrating feeder?

Regularly check whether the vibration motor is rotating in the correct direction, whether the springs are damaged, and whether the suspension device or base bolts are loose; regularly check the wear of the liners and replace them in time; regularly check bearing lubrication; regularly clean material accumulation inside the trough; and regularly check motor wiring and insulation.

Technical FAQ

What information is needed for a feeder or conveyor?

Send capacity, material density, lump size, conveyor length, inclination, start-stop frequency and required control mode.

Why is starting torque important?

A loaded conveyor or feeder may need much higher starting torque than its running load. Check the motor, gearbox and starting method together.

Authoritative references

For standards and safety context, see ISO standards and the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration. Confirm the exact local requirements for your project.

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