Automated Centrifugal Feeders

Automation system equipment is no longer the simple mechanical conveyor belt of yesterday. In times past, a long line of human workers would stand along that ubiquitous moving belt and put together individual components of products as they passed. Workers had to be swift, and they produced a high volume of work each day. Needless to say, the manufacturing process was tedious, required no skills on the part of workers and often caused repetitive strain injuries.

Today, however, skyrocketing technology has created an endless stream of products that are highly complex in nature. Electronics are a good example of this. Each part in electronic equipment has to be carefully attached to the other parts in an extraordinarily precise manner. Any slight deviation from protocol will result in a product that is not fit for the market. In addition, the proprietary nature of most businesses means that their automation system equipment needs will likely be different from those of other businesses. This has created a staggering volume of customers for companies that produce custom automation system devices.

Custom-Made Automation System Equipment Is the Rule in Most Manufacturing Businesses

Even something as simple as a basic centrifugal feeder can be transformed into a customized design. Centrifugal feeders may be required to operate at different speeds, handle a variety of materials and move strangely shaped objects. A custom design is important to ensure it does what the manufacturing company needs it to do.

Feed Rite Automation offers custom automation equipment. Contact Todd Cadeau in Sales and Service at sales@feedriteautomation.com, 905-336-3343, 1-888-666-6818 or 905-336-6500 (fax).