Selection and placement procedure

Screws with a very short shaft, rivets with a large shaft diameter and parts with complex external geometries have one thing in common: feeding through a feed hose is often not possible.

Independent of part geometry

The Pick-and-Place method is an alternative solution, if the feedability criterion a is <30 °:

Method of selection and placement

In the case of hand tools, the fastener is picked up by vacuum suction or by means of a magnetic drill. The reload signal for the supply of the next component is generated by a pick-up control integrated in the lid. After removal of a component, the next component is automatically presented for pick-up.

For stationary applications, a vacuum pick-up or gripper handling technology is used. Pick-up and reloading are controlled by PLC sensor monitoring.

Reliable part positioning process

With the Pick-and-Place method, parts can not only be directed to the station in the actual position, but also safely presented to the assembly. A screw is ready to be picked up, with its shaft fully recessed in the hole. Engagement of the bit with the drive screw is simplified, screw turning is eliminated, and bit wear is reduced.

Simple start-up procedure

Before delivery of your feeder, we perform an endurance test that simulates your workflow during series production. Each Pick-and-Place device is delivered with complete documentation that clearly indicates the start-up procedure and the operation of the feeder.