There are two places where coils of a vibratory bowl feeder are mounted. One is centrally (either one coil or else two coils) or else on the periphery of the vibratory bowl feeder (three or four coils). Most manufacturers mount the coils centrally. The advantage is that one requires only a single coil, thus reducing the cost and secondly, the coil can be made powerful enough so that the same one can be used across models. But the disadvantage is that having a single central coil, leads to excessive vibrations at the centre, which reduce as the part moves away from the bowl centre. Whereas some manufacturers like Elscint mount the coils on the periphery of the vibratory bowl feeder. However, for this the coils need to be correctly designed for each and every model. But the advantages are that firstly there is no extra energy wasted, thus saving on energy costs and secondly, the coils being on the periphery of the vibratory feeder, the vibrations are equally transferred to the bowl, leading to better performance of the vibratory bowl feeder. Secondly, being on the periphery, one can design the bowl having a slightly bigger diameter.

Usually vibratory bowl feeders are mounted on rubber grommets or anti-vibration pads. These have female threading at the bottom. If one wants to mount the vibratory bowl feeder on a plate, then you need to screw them from the bottom. This increases work. Secondly, being mounted directly on the rubber grommets or anti-vibration pads, the rubbers grommets have a tendency to shear over time or due to any extra pressure. Plus as they are unprotected, oil / coolant etc. can further damage the same. Elscint provides an extra mounting plate for the vibratory bowl feeder below the rubber grommets / anti-vibration pads. This helps in making mounting of the vibratory bowl feeders on plates or stands very easy but also protects the rubber grommets from coolant / oil and other residue which can reduce their life. This extra base plate is below the rubber grommets and is non-vibrating. Furthermore, the cover or the guard of the vibratory bowl feeder is affixed to this base plate and hence it does not vibrate, further reducing the noise of the vibratory bowl feeder.