ABB Pneumatic feeder FlexFeeder Use-Cases

The ABB Pneumatic feeder FlexFeeder is a highly versatile and efficient solution for automated production environments. It allows for the sorting of an array of components ranging from 3mm to 30mm, without needing to change the feeder for each new component.

Designed for the automation of electronics in manufacturing, the FlexFeeder is a functional module that enables industrial robots to pick up and implement applications such as sorting and assembly. It is available in two variants, single and double, both of which are compact and designed to save installation space and shorten cycle times.

The FlexFeeder's small internal gap design and integrated backlight options increase flexibility in feeding various small parts, while sensors can detect and signal when the tank needs to be refilled. The tank can also be purged without power, and changing parts is easy and safe.

Driven by pneumatic cylinders, the FlexFeeder takes parts from an unordered bulk supply and dispenses them in small quantities onto the flat pick surface in the field of view of the vision system. The maintenance-free friction plates guide the cylinders and the unit is both robust and silent.

Easy to integrate and use, the FlexFeeder features ground and rack mounting methods that simplify the installation procedure. Handles make moving and lifting much easier, and the GUI makes it possible to test the FlexFeeder with one click and monitor the production status. The FlexFeeder is an ideal solution for high-speed and flexible automation processes, delivering efficiency, reliability, and speed to the electronics manufacturing industry.