by Kevin Yaney | Nov 5, 2019 | Feeder Bowls, Tracking Systems
Problem: The manufacturer of water treatment control valves was looking for a way to automate their parts feeding and loading system that would continuously feed five conveyors that supplied their assembly station. The loading had previously been done by hand. The...
by Kevin Yaney | Sep 24, 2019 | Tracking Systems
Problem: A manufacturer of ear protection devices needed two small parts – stems for earplugs – fed to their assembly equipment at a high rate of speed. The plastic stems had to be oriented properly, with the smaller diameter end leading. Any damaged or...
by Fortville Feeders | Jun 27, 2019 | Feeder Bowls
Problem: The customer was in need of a feeder system for delicate ceramic parts. The system had to move the parts without scratching or damaging them. Solution: Fortville designed a bulk hopper and vibratory feed system all overlaid with a Surlyn coating. A...
by Fortville Feeders | Jun 26, 2019 | Feeder Bowls, Tracking Systems
Problem: The customer needed to sort and orient small wire parts (.150″ squares made with .0085″ wire) for high speed automation. They needed a system that would feed and track the parts reliably. Solution: With any small part, positioning in correct...
by Fortville Feeders | Jun 26, 2019 | Feeder Bowls, Tracking Systems
Problem: The customer was packaging prophy angles that are used in dentists offices for teeth cleaning. They wanted a feeder system that would run a dual line for their bagging systems. Each line would be required to feed up to 200 parts per minute....
by Fortville Feeders | Jun 26, 2019 | Feeder Bowls, Tracking Systems
Problem: The customer had a need to feed a four line grinding machine with a continuous feed of parts. They had a bulk parts tote for their parts and a washing system, but needed to automate the loading and sorting process from start to finish....
by Fortville Feeders | Jun 26, 2019 | Feeder Bowls, Tracking Systems
Problem: The customer needed to sort and move bulk plastic caps to two robots for pickup. The parts needed to be moved over 50 feet. However, there was a problem with space. The shop floor needed to be kept clear for rolling equipment and the existing machinery....
by Fortville Feeders | Jun 26, 2019 | Tracking Systems
Problem: The customer needed a parts feeder system that would move bulk parts into position in the correct orientation for pickup. These parts were prone to be scratched or damaged in a normal bulk feeder. They needed an automated system that could handle bulk...
by Fortville Feeders | Jun 26, 2019 | Tracking Systems
Problem: The customer packages medical pipettes. As with many medical parts, they needed a way to sort, move and package them without human touch. The pipettes are presented wrapped in a sealed, plastic container. The customer needed a system that would singulate...
by Fortville Feeders | Jun 26, 2019 | Tracking Systems
Problem: The manufacturer of consumer cosmetics needed a feeding system for their bottle capping machinery. They were looking for a feeding system that would feed caps at a high speed. They were also looking for the flexibility of feeding three different...
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