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New Generation Automated Fastener Feed Systems
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Abstract
New fastener feeding approaches are compared with existing bowl feeders and hoppers.
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A “smart” hopper for headed fasteners and slug rivets combines a fastener sensor with robust mechanics.
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The coiled tube magazine system uses briefcase sized magazines with integral escapements. These magazines can handle slugs or headed fasteners.
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For slug rivets, a magazine based system uses off-line loading to eliminate system slow-down due to debris or bulk fastener problems.
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A system for collars and nuts can feed various fasteners down a flexible tube to the installation point, requiring ten seconds to change fasteners.
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