The Novo Precision Automated Pin Feeder is a custom-designed pin insertion system that orients and cleanly inserts small, tightly toleranced pins directly into an assembly. The Automated Pin Feeder stores a batch of pins protected inside of a custom chamber. Small, controlled movements transition a single pin to the insertion step. The insertion step cleanly and efficiently installs the pin into the receiving assembly. The Automated Pin Feeder is designed for small to extremely small parts that are not compatible with traditional bulk pin feeder methods.
Traditional bulk pin feeder systems such as vibratory bowls, centrifugal feeders, linear feeders, drums, or elevator feeders use bulk part movement to shake parts to orient them for the next assembly step. These methods require substantial part-to-part interaction, long racetracks and occasionally blasts of air which can damage small features and invite unwanted particles into the system.
Our system provides the following benefits:
- Eliminates the unreliability of manual assembly
- Improves efficiency by 10x or more over manual processes
- Prevents repetitive strain injury (RSI) from manual assembly
- Keeps parts clean and free of foreign object debris (FOD)
- Connects multiple steps through automation for more reliable output