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CHAPTER 4 - Description of the machine
FlexiBowl® - Models 200 - 350 - 500 - 650 - 800
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Main components
The machine is made up of the following essential parts:
Pos.
Item
Description
1
FRAME
2
ROTARY DISC
In the standard version, the Flexibowl®
is supplied with a white Rotary
Disc. It is driven by a motor inside the frame.
Note: if there is a backlight, it must be seen through the Rotary Disc.
The Rotary Disc is available in different materials and thicknesses (see
the "Optional Components" section and attachment A: Flexibowl®
Rotary Discs).
3
SLIDING SURFACE
The sliding surface supports the rotary disc. It includes a window, made
of Lexan, for the optional backlight to shine through
4
FLIP UNIT
Flexibowl® 350-500-650-800
The Flip unit is a pneumatic cylinder that bumps the underside of the
Rotary Disc, making the parts jump. It is located so that it flips the
parts before they reach the vision window. A Flip shield, located
above the disc, over the Flip unit, keeps parts from being ejected
from the feeder when bumped.
The frequency and duration of the bump can be programmed,
depending on the type of part being fed. The bump strength can be
adjusted using the air pressure regulator, located on the interface
panel.
Flexibowl® 200
The Flip unit is driven by a servo motor. Its functionality is identical to
the pneumatic Flip described above.
5
FLIP SHIELD
This is mounted on the top ring over the Flip. It prevents objects from
flipping over the edge.
6
MOTOR WITH DRIVER
The motor (6A) is inside the Flexibowl® frame and moves the Rotary
Disc. In addition to the motor, there are: driver (6B), 24Vdc power
supply unit (6C) and interface card (6D).
7
COVER
This contains and protects the elements inside the Flexibowl®. It
protects the user from unnecessary exposure to electrical voltage and
moving components.
