Monk Automation have recently introduced a new range of hoppers and elevators which can store a large volume but are gentle on components.Monk Automation have recently introduced a new range of hoppersand elevators which can store a large volume but are gentle oncomponents. The usual problem with bulk storage is damage due toparts rubbing together. This problem has been solved by havingthe minimum quantity of components in the elevator collectionhopper and the bulk storage in a horizontal low level hopper.
Theparts are slowly fed as required into the elevator by a conveyorin the base of the hopper.
The system is fully automatic withlevels being sensed and feeds switched on and off by a standardcontrol system.
They are ideal for the bulk storage of componentsbeing fed into bowlfeeders, assembly or process machines.
Inkeeping with today's stringent safety regulations the lowlevel design of the bulk hopper eliminates the need for steps andladders and the need for manual lifting of material.
Recentinstallations include eight hopper elevators feeding plasticmouldings into a rotary assembly machine for a contact lenscleaning unit.
Six for the bulk storage of pencils - these areplaced by hand in the horizontal storage hopper and then fed at60 per minute into a finishing machine and a fully automated golfdriving range using elevators to lift golf balls up to feedconveyors in the roof of the building.
They are available inpowder coated steel or stainless steel with capacities up to 1000litres (35 cubic feet) as standard.