Component Feeding and Automated Material Handling
Component Feeding and Automated Material Handling
Automated material handling systems are critical for increased productivity, reduced material usage, increased machine reliability, and better-quality finished parts. Our solutions emerge from a thorough analysis and understanding of our clients’ requirements and goals, realized through our engineering expertise and innovation.
From robotic-tending cells to palletized conveyor lines, Koops integrates application-appropriate solutions for best-in-class, cost-effective, and highly-productive automated material handling systems—giving our clients a competitive edge.
What types of feeders are best for my application?
Bowl Feeders
Koops has experience with a wide variety of bowl feeders to aid in assembly- and material-handling processes. Bowl feeders are machines built specifically for one part type and excel at feeding that one part at a relatively high speed. If you have low cycle time requirements and minimal part variance, a bowl feeder may be right for your application.
Flex Feeders
When part types vary or there is not a specific feature to feed a part, flex feeders can help where a bowl feeder may fail. Flex feeders, including vibratory tables, recirculating conveyors, or step feeders, collaborate well with a robot and vision system to pick parts at a high speed. These applications allow for more flexibility and greater part variance.
