Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Tools and Equipment (hierarchy name)
5. equipment
6. [equipment by process]
7. [moving and transporting equipment]
8. [moving and transporting machinery]
9. conveyors

Anotations

Scope note:

Devices for moving materials via a vibrating work member driven by a vibratory force system. This allows materials to be "live" and move independently of the conveyor system, unlike a conventional belt conveyor where the material is static and the conveying medium is in motion.