Elscint Vibratory Bowl Feeder for feeding Bearing Shells of various sizes
Elscint recently manufactured 5 vibratory bowl feeders for of bearing shells of various sizes through the same Bowl. The sizes of the shells varies from dia 15 mm to diameter 50 mm and ht. from 10 mm to 60 mm. Amongst these were shells where the diameter was less than the height as well those having diameter more than the height. While some were even having diameter equal to the height. All these different types of shells belong to different families as far are feeding them in a bowl feeder is concerned. However, Elscint has designed proprietary tooling in such a way that the feeding of all these is possible in the same bowl feeder with easy changeover. 4 sets were for larger sizes and hence Model 630 with a 1000 mm diameter bowl was used while one being only for smaller shells, Model 400 was used. A stainless steel bowl was used for Model 630 while a cast aluminium bowl was used in case of Model 400. All the bowls were Coated with Elscinthane Polyurethane coating. This not only reduces the Noise Level but also the feed rate can be improved due to the superior finish. In fact, the noise level can be reduced by about 10 to 15 Db due to this coating. The feed rate achieved was about 4 Mtrs / Minute, depending upon the component size. More importantly, as is the standard with Elscint bowl feeders, an overflow arrangement was been provided so that the need for having a Sensor was eliminated. However, a sensor was provided along with the bowl feeders. Cubical stands with (+/-) 100 mm ht adjustment were provided for each of the bowl feeders making integration easy for the customer.