Automatic Screw Feeders

belt feed. similar to this process.

Thanks for your reply.

But what is belt feed can u show me some images

have you done a search of gobalspec.com they should be a listing for manufactures there.

Contact your local nail rep. from a reputable company like Bostic or RV Evans.

David Cummings at RV Evans (in ST Louis, MO) would be who I would call. 800-489-1107

they have bulk nailing systems that use shakers, and magnets to feed. they could probably come closest to having a answer than anyone would.

Good luck,

Shane Poindexter

Carthage Specialty Pallet

Try an internet search under "bowl feeders" or "vibratory bowl feeders" or "pick and place systems".

Basically, the screws would be bulk fed into a hopper, which feeds controlled amounts by shaking through an in line weigh station, into a vibratory bowl. The bowl sits on a series of springs, which, when vibrated through electrical coils, causes a rotational lift and drop action which propels any small items in the bowl in the direction of the vibration.

Movement of the parts is now fully directed and controlled by the skill of the bowl tooler, who creates a path around the inside outer wall of the bowl, usually a continuous spiral step, with any number of ramps and knock off devices to deflect parts that are not properly oriented. The parts, climb the inside wall, creating a line-up of oriented parts at the top, ready for assembly.

A good bowl tooler should overcome the 1D x 1L issue you describe.

Regards

Jim...