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Vibratory Bowl Feeder for Automotive Clips and Fasteners

RNA designs and manufactures automotive clip feeding systems for the reliable feeding, orientation and presentation of plastic and metal clips, fasteners and retainers. From trim clips and fir-tree clips to spring clips, panel fasteners and spire clips, each vibratory bowl feeder is engineered around the component geometry, required orientation, feed rate and downstream assembly process.

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Automotive Clips

Our systems can combine a vibratory bowl feeder, hopper, linear feeder and escapement to deliver correctly orientated clips at a controlled rate, ready for robotic handling, automated insertion or further assembly.

Why Automotive Clip Feeding Is Different

Automotive clips can be challenging to feed consistently. Small differences in geometry, material, centre of gravity and surface finish influence how a clip behaves under vibration. Features such as barbs, legs, hooks and flexible tabs can also cause component parts to overlap, interlock or settle in multiple orientations. Getting this wrong shows up downstream as line stoppages, part jams, or misfeeds into an assembly robot.

RNA addresses this through bowl and tooling design specific to each clip geometry — stepped, conical, or cylindrical bowls; polyurethane or polished steel track finishes; and escapement systems matched to the collection method (static nest, pneumatic, electric, or rotary table).


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Overcoming Automotive Clip Feeding Challenges

Eliminating Clip Tangling & Interlocking Spring clips and U-nuts naturally tend to interlock when stored in bulk. RNA’s stepped bowl geometries, combined with targeted air-jet separation and mechanical wiper gates, break apart tangled clusters before they reach the sorting track, ensuring 100% single-file orientation.
Protecting Moulded & Coated Clip surfaces Delicate plastic trim fasteners and rubberised seal clips can suffer cosmetic scuffing or flash damage in standard metal bowls. We utilise high-grade PU250 polyurethane spray linings and polished stainless-steel tracks to ensure smooth, damage-free transfer.
High-Speed Multi-Lane Delivery When downstream cycle times require extreme speed, RNA engineers multi-track linear systems and dual-bowl configurations that deliver up to 80+ parts per minute across dual lanes with integrated optical sensor verification.

Automotive Clips and Fasteners We Feed

RNA design and manufacture vibratory bowl feeders to feed and orient automotive clips and fasteners of various sizes and shapes.

Hidden Trim Clips

Hidden Trim Clips

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Hidden Trim Clips

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Hidden Trim Clips

Hidden Trim Clips

Material: Plastic

Bowl type:
– Conical bowl
– Stepped bowl
– Polyamide bowl

Drive Unit size:
– SRC-N 200
– SRC-N 250
– SRC-N 400

Hopper Options:
– BVL Hopper
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Escapement Options:
– Static Nests or Dead Nests
– Pneumatic Escapements
– Electric Escapements
– Rotary Table

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Button Clips

Button Clips

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Button Clips

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Button Clips

Button Clips

Material: Plastic

Bowl type:
– Conical bowl
– Stepped bowl
– Polyamide bowl

Drive Unit size:
– SRC-N 200
– SRC-N 250
– SRC-N 400

Hopper Options:
– BVL Hopper
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Escapement Options:
– Static Nests or Dead Nests
– Pneumatic Escapements
– Electric Escapements
– Rotary Table

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RNA Bowl Feeder Catalogue pdf
Fir Tree Clips

Fir Tree Clips

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Fir Tree Clips

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Fir Tree Clips

Fir Tree Clips

Material: Plastic

Bowl type:
– Conical bowl
– Stepped bowl
– Polyamide bowl

Drive Unit size:
– SRC-N 200
– SRC-N 250
– SRC-N 400

Hopper Options:
– BVL Hopper
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Escapement Options:
– Static Nests or Dead Nests
– Pneumatic Escapements
– Electric Escapements
– Rotary Table

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RNA Bowl Feeder Catalogue pdf
Push Fit Plastic Clips

Push Fit Plastic Clips

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Push Fit Plastic Clips

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Push Fit Plastic Clips

Push Fit Plastic Clips

Material: Plastic

Bowl type:
– Conical bowl
– Stepped bowl
– Polyamide bowl

Drive Unit size:
– SRC-N 200
– SRC-N 250
– SRC-N 400

Hopper Options:
– BVL Hopper
Learn more: RNA Hoppers

Escapement Options:
– Static Nests or Dead Nests
– Pneumatic Escapements
– Electric Escapements
– Rotary Table

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RNA Bowl Feeder Catalogue pdf
Rubber Weatherstrip Seal Clips

Rubber Weatherstrip Seal Clips

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Rubber Weatherstrip Seal Clips

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Rubber Weatherstrip Seal Clips

Rubber Weatherstrip Seal Clips

Material: Plastic

Bowl type:
– Conical bowl
– Stepped bowl
– Polyamide bowl

Drive Unit size:
– SRC-N 200
– SRC-N 250
– SRC-N 400

Hopper Options:
– BVL Hopper
Learn more: RNA Hoppers

Escapement Options:
– Static Nests or Dead Nests
– Pneumatic Escapements
– Electric Escapements
– Rotary Table

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RNA Bowl Feeder Catalogue pdf
Screw Grommets

Screw Grommets

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Screw Grommets

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Screw Grommets

Screw Grommets

Material: Plastic

Bowl type:
– Conical bowl
– Stepped bowl
– Polyamide bowl

Drive Unit size:
– SRC-N 200
– SRC-N 250
– SRC-N 400

Hopper Options:
– BVL Hopper
Learn more: RNA Hoppers

Escapement Options:
– Static Nests or Dead Nests
– Pneumatic Escapements
– Electric Escapements
– Rotary Table

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RNA Bowl Feeder Catalogue pdf
Snap Fit Fascia Trim Fasteners

Snap Fit Fascia Trim Fasteners

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Snap Fit Fascia Trim Fasteners

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Snap Fit Fascia Trim Fasteners

Snap Fit Fascia Trim Fasteners

Material: Plastic, Metal

Bowl type:
– Conical bowl
– Stepped bowl
– Polyamide bowl

Drive Unit size:
– SRC-N 200
– SRC-N 250
– SRC-N 400

Hopper Options:
– BVL Hopper
Learn more: RNA Hoppers

Escapement Options:
– Static Nests or Dead Nests
– Pneumatic Escapements
– Electric Escapements
– Rotary Table

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RNA Bowl Feeder Catalogue pdf
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How an Automotive Clip Feeding System Works

1. Bulk Storage
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Bulk Storage

A hopper stores additional components and supplies clips into the vibratory bowl as required, increasing system autonomy and reducing manual replenishment.

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2. Vibratory Bowl Feeding
3. Linear Feeding
4. Escapement
5. Automated Pick-Up or Assembly
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Bulk Storage
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Bulk Storage

A hopper stores additional components and supplies clips into the vibratory bowl as required, increasing system autonomy and reducing manual replenishment.

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Vibratory Bowl Feeding
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Vibratory Bowl Feeding

The bowl moves clips along a specially designed track using controlled vibration.

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Linear Feeding
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Linear Feeding

Correctly orientated clips can transfer onto a linear feeder, providing controlled accumulation between the bowl and the downstream process.


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Escapement
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Escapement

An escapement separates individual clips from the accumulated line and presents them in a repeatable position.

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Automated Pick-Up or Assembly
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Automated Pick-Up or Assembly

The correctly orientated clip is then available for robotic pick-up, automated insertion or transfer into the next stage of the production process.


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Key Engineering Capabilities

Types of Bowl Feeders

Cylindrical Bowls / Conical Bowls / Stepped Bowls / Application-specific bowl tooling

Advanced Surface Coatings

Heavy-duty polyurethane (PU250) smooth and textured coatings prevent metallic wear, reduce operating noise, and protect painted or moulded trim clips from cosmetic damage.

Integrated Escapements

Pneumatic, electric, rotary table, and side-shuttle escapement mechanisms present single or paired components precisely to downstream assembly units or 6-axis robots.

From Clip Feeding to Robotic Clip Assembly

Where the requirement extends beyond feeding and presentation, RNA can integrate clip feeding into a complete automated assembly process.

The FlexType™ Clip robotic clipping system combines bowl feeding, linear tracks and escapements with robotic handling to pick, insert and verify automotive clips during component assembly.

This provides a route from bulk clip feeding through to controlled, repeatable automated clip insertion within a single engineered system.

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How We Engineer Your Feeding Solution

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Send us your component
Sample part or drawing, target rate, and how it feeds into your line.
02
Feasibility and design
Our engineers assess bowl geometry, orientation method, and escapement to match your throughput requirement.
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Build and test
Timeline confirmed at quotation.
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Install and support
Reline/Refurbish/Servicing

→ Discuss Your Automotive Clip Feeding Project

Whether you need a standalone vibratory bowl feeder for automotive clips or a complete automotive clip feeding system integrated with robotic assembly, RNA can develop a solution around your component and production requirements.

Send us your clip samples, drawings and required feed rate to start an application assessment.

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Applications

Bowl Feeder feeds and orientates Automotive Panel Fasteners

Bowl Feeder for Automotive Panel Fasteners

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Component:
Automotive Panel Fasteners

Speed:
22 parts per minute

Equipment:

  • BVL 15 Vibratory Hopper
  • TAG-ZA 250 Stepped cast aluminium bowl
  • PU250 Polyurethane spray coating
  • SRC-N 250-2 Drive Unit
  • ESK 2002 Controller
  • Linear Outfeed SLL400-400 Linear drive unit
  • Escapement, complete with sensors, to separate and present two components at a time for collection

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Bowl feeder for automotive clip assembly application

Bowl Feeders for Metal Spring Clips

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Component:
Metal Spring Clips

Speed:
15 parts per minute

Equipment:

  • TAG-ZA 250 Stepped cast aluminium bowl
  • PU250 Polyurethane spray coating
  • SRC-N 250-2 Drive Unit
  • ESR 2001 Controller
  • Escapement to separate and present one component at a time for collection
Bowl feeder for automotive clips

Bowl Feeders for Metal Snap Clips

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Component:
Metal Snap Clips

Speed:
13 parts per minute per lane

Equipment:

  • BVL 25 vibratory hopper
  • ZSB-BA 250 Stainless steel cylindrical bowl
  • PU250 Polyurethane spray coating
  • SRC-N 250-2 Drive Unit
  • ESR 3000 Controller
  • Escapement to separate and present one component at a time for collection
Bowl feeder for fastener clips

Bowl Feeders for Metal Fastener Clips

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Component:
Metal Fastener Clips

Speed:
15 parts per minute per lane

Equipment:

  • TAG-ZA 250 stepped bowl
  • Heavy Duty PU250 Polyurethane spray coating
  • SRC-N 250-2 Drive Unit
  • ESK 2001 Controller
  • Escapement to separate and present one component at a time for collection
Bowl feeder for M6 Spire Clips 610 255

Bowl Feeders for M6 Spire Clips

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Component:
M6 Spire Clips / Chimney U Nuts

Speed:
15 parts per minute per lane

Equipment:

  • TAG-ZA 250 stepped bowl
  • Heavy Duty PU250 Polyurethane spray coating
  • SRC-N 250-2 Drive Unit
  • ESK 2001 Controller
  • Escapement to separate and present one component at a time for collection
Bowl Feeder for Plastic Trim Clips

Bowl Feeder for Plastic Trim Clips

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Component:
Plastic Trim Clips

Speed:
25 parts per minute per lane

Equipment:

  • ZSB-ZA 350 Stainless steel cylindrical bowl
  • PU250 Polyurethane spray coating
  • SRC-N 250-2 Drive Unit
  • ESK 2002 Controller
  • Escapement to separate and present one component at a time for collection

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Bowl Feeder for Screw Grommets

Bowl Feeder for Screw Grommets

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Component:
Screw Grommets

Speed:
25 parts per minute per lane

Equipment:

  • ZSB-ZA 250 Stainless steel cylindrical bowl
  • PU250 Polyurethane spray coating
  • SRC-N 250-2 Drive Unit
  • ESK 2001 Controller
  • Tic-toc escapement
Bowl Feeder for Snap Fit Fascia Trim Fasteners

Bowl Feeder for Snap Fit Fascia Trim Fasteners

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Component:
Snap Fit Fascia Trim Fasteners

Speed:
25 parts per minute per lane

Equipment:

  • ZSB-ZA 250 Stainless steel cylindrical bowl
  • PU250 Polyurethane spray coating
  • SRC-N 250-2 Drive Unit
  • ESK 2002 Controller
  • 7-pocket rotary escapement to separate and present one component at a time for collection
Bowl feeder for Hidden Trim Clips

Bowl Feeders for Plastic Trim Clips

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Component:
3 Types of Plastic Trim Clips

Speed:
40 parts per minute per lane

Equipment:

  • TAG-ZA 250 Stepped cast aluminium bowl
  • PU250 Polyurethane spray coating
  • SRC-B 250-2 Drive Unit
  • ESK 2001 Controller
  • Escapement to separate and present one component at a time for collection
Dual Bowl Feeders for Clips

Bowl Feeders for Hidden Trim Clips

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Component:
Hidden Trim Clips

Speed:
8 parts per minute

Equipment:

  • TAG-ZA 250 Stepped cast aluminium bowl
  • PU250 Polyurethane spray coating
  • SRC-N 250 Drive Unit
  • ESK 2001 Controller
  • Side shuttle escapement, complete with sensors and solenoids, to separate and present one
    component at a time for collection
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RNA provide standard and custom bowl feeder for automotive clips.

Vibratory Bowl Feeder for Automotive Clips and Fasteners

Also available in: English (United States)

Vibratory Bowl Feeder for Automotive Clips and Fasteners

Also available in: English (United States)

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