Nesting, shingling, rolling and interlocking are assessed with real samples.
Applications
Start with the component behaviour, not the industry label.
Similar-looking parts can feed very differently. Geometry, finish, tolerance, orientation and the required machine hand-off define the right track concept.
Application inputPart · orientation · rate · interface
Cosmetic, coated or functional surfaces can change the tooling strategy.
The final datum, pitch and release sequence are set by the receiving machine.
Application engineering
A / 01A part family creates useful starting points—not a guaranteed design.
Fasteners, connectors, clips and closures have recurring handling patterns, but material, dimensions, tolerances and production condition can change the result. Each project is reviewed from samples and the downstream requirement.
Use the pages below to prepare the first application brief and identify the evidence likely to be requested for a trial.
The same component may require a different track when the orientation, rate, queue length or receiving process changes.
Explore by component family
Application engineering guidance.
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Fasteners & fixings
Screws, nuts, washers, rivets and inserts presented for assembly, counting or packaging.
View application guidance →02Automotive components
Clips, retainers, connectors and mouldings delivered to automated assembly and inspection.
View application guidance →03Electronics & connectors
Housings, terminals and small moulded parts controlled around pins, contacts and static-sensitive features.
View application guidance →04Caps & closures
Plastic and metal closures buffered and presented for capping, lining, inspection or packaging operations.
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Not listed?
Send the component and the hand-off condition.
Linear tracks also support medical devices, personal-care components, packaging parts, machined items and other production components where repeatable inline presentation is needed.
A photograph and drawing help the first review; representative samples are normally required before final tooling or acceptance commitments.
- All component variants and batch differences
- Target accepted parts per minute
- Required orientation and final datum
- Available footprint and loading constraints
Common questions
Linear feeder questions, answered.
Practical guidance for an early project review. Final design and performance are confirmed against the actual application.
01What components can a linear feeder handle?+
Potential applications range from fasteners, clips and connectors to caps, closures, moulded parts and small assemblies. Suitability depends on component geometry, finish, stability and the required presentation.
02Can delicate or cosmetic parts be fed?+
Potentially, with appropriate contact materials, track finish, speed, queue pressure and trial criteria. The permitted contact surfaces and acceptable marking standard should be defined at the start.
03Can one system feed a family of parts?+
Related variants may be practical with common tooling, adjustments or change parts. The complete variant matrix must be assessed because one extreme can define the clearances and release strategy.
Start with the component
Need a stable path to the next machine?
Send a part photo or drawing, the required orientation and sustainable rate. We will help define the right linear feeding approach.
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