Heavy Duty Hydraulic Step Feeders
High-performance component feeding solutions engineered for maximum efficiency and reliability in industrial manufacturing processes
Powerful electromagnetic drive system
Our heavy-duty hydraulic step feeders are specifically designed for feeding and orientating large, heavy, or abrasive components within demanding industrial environments.
Components are elevated from a hopper via hydraulically operated steps onto a linear feeder, where they are orientated and discharged in a controlled single-file output. These systems are commonly used for handling products such as steel billets, forgings, and other high-mass components where robust construction and high load capacity are essential.
The hydraulic drive system provides the strength and durability required for continuous operation under heavy loads, while maintaining reliable and consistent part presentation.
For increased automation and reduced manual handling, systems can also incorporate integrated bin tippers. Full bins of components are hydraulically lifted and discharged directly into the step feeder hopper before automatically returning the empty bin to ground level.
Manufactured from heavy-duty wear-resistant steels including Hardox and Raex, these machines are designed for long service life in abrasive and high-impact applications.
Every heavy-duty hydraulic step feeder is individually designed to suit the product size, weight, throughput and operating environment of your application.
Key Features
- Used to orientate and present parts or billets
- Includes storage hopper
- Can incorporate loading tipper
- Wrongly orientated parts re-circulate into hopper
- Steps operate mechanically or hydraulically depending on load or component size
- Made from heavy-duty long-lasting materials
- Made to suit varying sizes of parts or billets
Advanced feeding solutions
Optimise production with intelligent automation solutions
Rapid component transport
Achieve up to 22 meters per minute feed rates
Flexible bowl configurations
Range from 80mm to
1000mm diameter
Robust construction options
Stainless steel, cast aluminium, and polyurethane lining available
Linear
Versatile construction for industrial performance
Engineered with precision, our vibratory bowl feeders offer robust material options tailored to your specific manufacturing requirements. Choose from mild steel, stainless steel, cast aluminum, and optional polyurethane internal lining for superior durability.



Why choose Alphamation
Delivering precision engineering solutions for complex manufacturing challenges
Speed
High-velocity component handling with minimal production interruption.
Precision
Accurate positioning and orientation of components with microscopic tolerances.
Flexibility
Adaptable systems designed to integrate seamlessly with diverse manufacturing workflows.
“Alphamation’s automation solutions have dramatically improved our production efficiency and reduced component handling errors.”
James Thompson
Production director, Automotive Manufacturing Ltdr dapibus leo.
“Alphamation’s automation solutions have dramatically improved our production efficiency and reduced component handling errors.”
James Thompson
Production director, Automotive Manufacturing Ltdr dapibus leo.
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Cradley, Halesowen
West Midlands, England
B63 2RE