Manufacturing Technology

Achieving a low profile 30 August 2017

Automation Devices Inc (ADI) – a vibratory feeder manufacturer from Fairview, Pennsylvania, USA – has added a low profile base unit, for vibratory feeder bowls, to its range.

Known as the Model 10 Low Profile and originally aimed at the fastener industry, this base unit was designed primarily for feeder bowls between 10 and 18 inches and features a lower height from the table to the top of drive unit. The Model 10 Low Profile takes up less space compared to standard feeders.

A popular feature of all ADI feeders is the round base, which lends itself to the use of a shell cover that keeps parts, debris and incidental liquids out of the spring and coil area. The low tolerance under the unit also keeps stray fasteners from wedging between the unit and the table, which can cause performance problems.
“The new low profile housing is made of ABS thermoplastic, eliminating the sometimes cumbersome two-part metal shell and latching system on standard shells,” explains Dallas Holmes, ADI project manager. “It is a unique product and is simply not like anything other bowl builders offer in their product line.”
The Model 10 Low Profile is half the size of competitor 10 inch bowl drives, which makes it ideal for customers where space is at a premium. It is available in AC at 120 pulses per second or half wave rectified at 60 pulses per second and also 24 volts.
Automation Devices Inc produces a full line of tooled and un-tooled vibratory feeders and components. Its tooled feeder division produces a wide range of equipment ideal for the fastener industry and projects of varying scopes.

Content Director

Will Lowry Content Director t: +44 (0) 1727 743 888

Biog

Will joined Fastener + Fixing Magazine in 2007 and over the last 15 years has experienced every facet of the fastener sector - interviewing key figures within the industry and visiting leading companies and exhibitions around the globe.

Will manages the content strategy across all platforms and is the guardian for the high editorial standards that the Magazine is renowned.