カテゴリーアーカイブ: Vibratory Bowl Feeder

  Classified by Actuation Method Single-Acting Cylinders Principle: Air pressure drives in one direction (extend), and a spring (or external force) returns it. Characteristics: Simple, low air consumption. Uneven force, limited stroke. Double-Acting Cylinders Principle: Air pressure drives both extension and retraction. Characteristics: High, controllable force. Standard, most common type. Classified by Function & Special Structure Rodless Cylinders Principle: The piston drives an external carriage via magnetic or mechanical coupling. No piston rod extends. Characteristics: Saves space, allows long strokes. Guided Cylinders Principle: Integrated linear guide resists side loads and torque. Characteristics: High rigidity, precision, prevents binding. Compact Cylinders Principle: Very low profile/short axial length. Characteristics: Saves height, used in tight spaces. Rotary Cylinders Principle: Converts […]

Classified by Measured Property Position/Displacement Sensors: Detect presence, position, or distance. Force/Pressure Sensors: Measure force, weight, or torque. Vision Sensors: Capture images for identification, inspection, etc. Temperature Sensors: Measure temperature. Flow Sensors: Measure gas/liquid flow rate. Level Sensors: Detect liquid level in a tank. Classified by Working Principle Photoelectric Sensors: Use light (blocked or reflected by an object). Through-beam: Separate emitter and receiver. Retro-reflective: Emitter and receiver together, detect light from a reflector. Diffuse reflective: Detect light reflected directly from the object. Proximity Sensors: Detect nearby objects without contact. Inductive: Detect metals only. Capacitive: Detect both metals and non-metals. Fiber Optic Sensors: Use optical fibers to guide light to a […]

The connection forms a control loop: the PLC commands the bowl, and sensors provide feedback. Hardware Connection Power Connection Description: The bowl requires a power source. This is controlled indirectly via a relay. Wiring: Connect bowl power to the relay’s output contacts. Connect one side of the relay coil to a DC power supply. Connect the other side of the coil to a PLC digital output. Control Signal Connection Input Signal: Source: A sensor detects part presence. Wiring: Connect the sensor output to a PLC digital input. Output Signal: Target: The relay controlling the bowl’s main power. Wiring: The PLC digital output controls the relay coil. Control Logic The basic PLC logic is: pseudocode IF [Sensor] = “No Part”: THEN […]

Significantly Reduces Friction Description: Coatings like Teflon create an extremely smooth, low-friction surface. Benefits: Parts slide more easily, reducing resistance and potentially increasing feed speed. Helps prevent lightweight parts from stalling due to high friction. Effectively Prevents Part Scratching Description: The coating forms a protective, softer layer between the metal track and the parts. Benefits: Perfectly protects the surface finish of delicate parts like plated components, high-gloss surfaces, polished items, aluminum, and plastic, eliminating scratches. Anti-Adhesion and Static Control Description: Teflon coatings are naturally non-stick and offer some anti-static properties. Benefits: Prevents oily or greasy parts from sticking to the track. Reduces the tendency for lightweight parts to cling to the […]

When Part Orientation is Extremely Complex or Mechanically Unreliable Scenario: The differences between front/back sides or specific angles are very subtle, or the shape is highly irregular. Traditional mechanical tooling cannot achieve near-100% correct orientation. Solution: The camera can precisely identify subtle features and trigger a mechanism to reorient the part. When 100% Online Quality Inspection is Required Scenario: There is a need to inspect parts for defects during feeding, such as: Dimensional Defects: Incorrect diameter, out-of-spec length. Cosmetic Defects: Scratches, dents, burrs, corrosion. Assembly Completeness: Missing washers on screws, short shots in molded parts. Mixed Parts Detection: Incorrect part models mixed in. Solution: The vision system compares each part […]

Variable Voltage (Variac) Controller This is the most basic and economical type. Working Principle: Uses a knob to adjust the output voltage to the electromagnet, thereby varying the amplitude of vibration. Characteristics: Pros: Simple, low cost, easy to use. Cons: Only controls amplitude, not frequency; offers limited control over feed stability. Appearance: Typically features a single large knob. Half-Wave / Full-Wave Controllers These are sub-types of variable voltage controllers, distinguished by their power output mode. Half-Wave: Uses only one half of the AC cycle. Vibration frequency equals line frequency. Gentler, suitable for light loads. Full-Wave: Uses the full AC cycle. Vibration frequency is double the line frequency. More powerful and provides smoother […]

“Riveting Machine” is a broad term that typically refers to the following main types, each with its specific focus: Blind Rivet Guns – For One-Sided Riveting Description: Uses pull-through (pop) rivets. Operation is from one side of the workpiece. The mandrel is pulled, causing the rivet body to expand and clamp the materials. Primary Uses: Creating joints where access to the back of the workpiece is impossible (e.g., closed sections). Widely used in sheet metal (enclosures, cabinets), automotive, aerospace, and appliance assembly. Ideal for joining dissimilar materials. Compression Riveters – For High-Quality, High-Strength Riveting Description: Uses solid rivets. A massive, static pressure is applied to plastically deform (upset) the rivet tail, forming a second head. Primary Uses: Applications […]

In fact, the vast majority of metal products are ideal candidates for vibratory bowl feeding. The technology was originally developed and perfected for handling metal components. Metal products typically possess all the ideal characteristics for a vibratory bowl: sturdiness, wear resistance, appropriate weight, and no static electricity. Standard Fasteners (The Most Classic Application) This is the largest and most traditional field for vibratory bowls. Examples: Screws, nuts, bolts, washers, rivets, pins, retaining rings. Reason: Regular shapes make them easy to orient; made from metals like steel or brass, they are sturdy and suitable for high-speed vibratory feeding. Electronic Components & Connectors Extremely widespread in PCB assembly and the electronics industry. Examples: Resistor, […]

Question 1: Springs Tangling or Knotting Phenomenon: Multiple springs hook onto each other and form a tangled clump in the bowl. Root Cause: The open ends of the springs catch on the coils of other springs. Solutions: Reduce Material Level: Maintain the minimum feasible number of springs in the bowl to reduce contact. Use a Swing Hopper: Replace the traditional linear feeder with a swing hopper that uses a rocking motion to feed springs, preventing tangling. Modify Track Design: Use a covered, narrow track that only allows one spring to pass at a time, physically preventing overlap. Use a Flexible Feeder: This is the ultimate solution. A vision system identifies already separated springs for a robot […]

The core advantages of step feeders are their gentle and quiet feeding method, which can effectively handle parts that are difficult for vibration bowls to manage. The following product types are particularly suitable: Parts Prone to Tangling or Interlocking These parts are the primary application for pusher feeders, as vibration bowls would cause them to become a tangled mess. Springs: All types of springs (compression, extension, torsion). O-Rings & Seals: Rubber or silicone items that easily nest into each other. Chains & Necklaces: Metal chains that are highly prone to tangling. Wires & Cable Segments: Short pieces of wire that can intertwine during vibration. Delicate Parts Prone to Deformation or Scratching The […]