Escapements and Nests

RNA Automation offers complete feeding and handling solutions, including escapements and nests designed to accurately position component parts for collection by the customer’s handling systems.

Part Escapements and Nests are used to separate individual components from a continuous line of parts exiting a linear feeder or conveyor.

They enable the precise release of correctly oriented parts at the right location and can be utilized in both manual and fully automated processes. Escapements and nests are available in various configurations. At RNA, our engineers collaborate closely with you and your team to identify and design the most effective solution for your specific application.

Part Escapements from RNA Feeders

1. Static Nests or Dead Nests
Static Nests or Dead Nests
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Static Nests or Dead Nests

Parts are delivered to a fixed pickup point where a robotic arm or pick-and-place system can access and pick up each part, with another part immediately moving into position once one is removed.
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2. Pneumatic Escapements
3. Pneumatic Escapements - Tic-Toc
4. Pneumatic Escapements - Blow
5. Electric Escapements
6. Rotary Table
7. Control
Special requirements are available upon request
Static Nests or Dead Nests
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Static Nests or Dead Nests

Parts are delivered to a fixed pickup point where a robotic arm or pick-and-place system can access and pick up each part, with another part immediately moving into position once one is removed.
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Pneumatic Escapements
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Pneumatic Escapements

Pneumatic escapements use pneumatic actuators to separate and present a component for collection, with sensors confirming the presence of a component in the pick position.
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Pneumatic Escapements - Tic-Toc
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Pneumatic Escapements - Tic-Toc

Pneumatic escapement types include blow feed systems, tic-toc mechanisms, side shuttle mechanisms, and rotary actuator mechanisms.

Additional features, such as vision sensors for orientation checks, can be integrated into the escapement.
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Pneumatic Escapements - Blow
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Pneumatic Escapements - Blow

Pneumatic escapement types include blow feed systems, tic-toc mechanisms, side shuttle mechanisms, and rotary actuator mechanisms.

Additional features, such as vision sensors for orientation checks, can be added to the escapement.
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Electric Escapements
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Electric Escapements

Electric escapements use electric actuators to separate and present components—typically in multiples—for collection by the customer’s handling unit.

Similar to pneumatic escapements, our electric escapements are available in several configurations, including multiple-pocket side shuttles and rotary actuator mechanisms, and can include additional features such as vision sensor orientation checks.
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Rotary Table
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Rotary Table

Rotary tables can be used to position parts by indexing them around to the designated pick positions.
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Control
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Control

All RNA escapements and dead nests are developed and tested alongside the complete feed system they are supplied with to ensure proven mechanical function and reliability.

They can be provided with leads left looped, wired to a junction box for customer control, or integrated into a full PLC control system.
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Applications

Escapements Rotary Table

Escapements - Rotary Table

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Escapement side shuttle blow feed

Escapements - Side Shuttle Blow Feed

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Escapement Side Shuttle with Orientation Check

Escapements - Side Shuttle with Vision Sensor

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Two Pocket Side Shuttle

Escapements - Two Pocket Side Shuttle

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Escapement Side Shuttle Blow Feed

Escapements - Side Shuttle Blow System

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Pneumatic Escapements

Escapements - Pneumatic Escapements

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Electric Escapements

Escapements - Electric Escapements

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Escapements - Static Nests

Escapements - Static Nests

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