Solution
The multi-lane linear system FlexType™ M is designed to feed both a stud and nut variant with quick change tooling. The system comprises a hopper, a bowl feeder, a linear feeder, and at the end of the feed system, an escapement to separate the component parts before they are individually fed to the press die.
Bulk Storage Hopper
The hopper is used for bulk storage of the product and will dose into the bowl as the bowl level decreases.
Bowl Feeder
A vibratory bowl feeder (Cylindrical bowl top fitted with a purge gate to aid part) will sort and feed the component parts. The outlets are fed in single file onto a vibratory linear for transporting into the escapements.
Linear Feeder
Fitted with a four lane tooled track approximately 800 mm in length and four high level sensors, one per lane, the linear uses vibration to feed the streams of parts into the escapement. Only parts that are the correct way up are fed down the linear. Other parts are recirculated back into the bowl.
Side Shuttle Blow Feed Escapement
Pneumatically operated blow feed escapement will separate and blow feed four component parts into the press.
Bowl Feeder
Linear Feeder Fitted with a four lane tooled track
Side Shuttle Blow Feed Escapement
