by Fortville Feeders | May 17, 2021 | Featured, Tracking Systems
Problem: An automated machine builder that specialized in medical syringe assembly and packaging was in need of three identical feeder machines to handle needle holders. The parts were lightweight, very small (1 mm and 3mm widths) and needed to be fed at a rate of 54...
by Kevin Yaney | Mar 25, 2021 | Featured, Tracking Systems
Problem: An integrator was building an automated system that packaged five different sizes of medical glass pipettes. The pipettes were very fragile and had to be gently handled, but delivered at 80 parts per minute. This included bulk loading of the parts, moving...
by Fortville Feeders | Mar 4, 2021 | Featured, Tracking Systems
Problem: A medical liquids bottler had a capping machine that used a Fortville Feeders designed parts feeder. The bottler made some changes to their bottling automation and needed a system that fed two lines instead of one. They approached Fortville Feeders to...
by Fortville Feeders | Feb 12, 2021 | Escapements and Mechanisms, Featured
Problem: An integrator was building an automated assembly system for a manufacturing customer. They needed a parts feeder for a heavy metal fastener that was picked up by a robotic arm and assembled. There were two issues of concern. First, the part had to be...
by Fortville Feeders | Jan 15, 2021 | Escapements and Mechanisms, Featured
Problem: A packaging manufacturer for disinfectant wipes needed to develop a new feeder system to handle their double seal lids. Demand for the product made it necessary to build a new line. The plastic lids were required to be fed at a high rate to the customer’s...
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