Packet Feeder System for Flimsy Packaged Goods
| Industry | Packaging |
| Rate | 80 PPM |
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A packaging company came to Bellco with the challenge of feeding thin, flexible packets onto a conveyor without overlap or jamming. These packets often stick together or stack, which will disrupt downstream processes.
The customer needed a single-file flow of packets, spaced apart, at 80 parts per minute. Any contact between parts could cause jams or errors in packaging.
Our team provided a custom feeding system that included:
A 3D CAD file of the system, designed in SolidWorks, was approved by the customer before build.
Flimsy packets tend to overlap or double-stack when conveyed. This customer required clean separation between packets. Most off-the-shelf systems couldn’t meet that requirement without manual sorting or custom intervention.
Our team engineered a custom feeding solution tailored to the application. The feeder bowl was tuned for the part’s specific material and size. An exit conveyor created spacing as parts transitioned out of the bowl. The elevated hopper provided a steady supply of packets with fewer refills required.
To support part separation without revealing proprietary details, we used a controlled air assist to help position and space the packets as they exited the system.
Tuned for the packet’s shape and weight to control orientation and flow.
Guides packets into a single file line with consistent spacing.
Provides 4.5 cu. ft. of storage to reduce refill frequency.
Non-contact part spacing method that prevents stacking and overlap.
We delivered a feeding system that met the customer’s production goals:
Single-File Output – No overlap, no contact between parts
Consistent Throughput – 80 PPM maintained without jams
Less Operator Input – Elevated hopper reduces refill cycles