ENSO Vibro Feeders – Precision in the automation of industrial processes

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ENSO Vibro Feeders – Precision in the automation of industrial processes

Advantages of ENSO Digital-Bowl technology

Our solutions are based on highly resistant 3D printed polymers and additive manufacturing. This technology ensures a perfectly hit path of the piece that is impossible to achieve by manual welding, with the key advantage of the Digital Twin system.

Fast delivery and repeatability

3D printing production allows for the production of a finished container within 4 to 8 weeks, while traditional locksmithing of stainless steel containers often requires months of waiting.

Minimal service downtime

In case of failure or wear and tear, the digital project enables the rapid creation of a new, identical replacement bowl in record time without the need for lengthy locksmith operations.

Superior resistance and coatings

Tests confirm exceptional longevity on polymer pieces, while on containers for abrasive, oily or sensitive pieces we apply special coatings that minimize wear.

Quieter drive operation

The materials we use naturally absorb vibrations, which ensures significantly quieter operation compared to traditional stainless steel containers.

Elimination of manual errors

By completely eliminating manual welding and grinding, we eliminated the human factor and ensured 100% precise geometry.

Technical support and warranty

Expert assistance in integrating the system into your line and a performance guarantee.
Key spare parts are always in stock, ensuring minimal downtime.

The process of making a custom-made vibratory feeder

Piece analysis and testing

Each system is unique due to the specific geometry of the part. We conduct detailed testing and analysis in our laboratory to determine the optimal type of vibration drive and ensure maximum process reliability.

Geometry analysis and part testing in the ENSO laboratory: Validation of parts to select the optimal vibration drive.

SolidWorks design

The heart of the vibro system is the circular sorting vibrator: Precise 3D modeling of the sorting bowl according to the geometry of your piece to ensure 100% accurate orientation.

SolidWorks 3D Design of Sorting Bin: Precise Geometry Modeling for 100% Accurate Piece Orientation in the ENSO Vibrofeeder

Prototyping on a 3D printer

Our solutions are based on highly resistant printed polymers. This technology allows us to fine-tune the geometry down to the smallest detail. The result is a perfectly hit piece trajectory.

Digital fabrication of the ENSO sorting bowl: 3D printing of high-strength polymers for superior precision and rapid geometry optimization.

Special coatings

We apply special coatings to sorting containers. Whether it’s oily, greasy or sensitive parts, special coatings prevent dirt build-up and protect the container from wear, ensuring uninterrupted flow in all conditions.

Applying a special coating to the ENSO sorting bowl: Optimizing the surface for working with oily and greasy pieces.

Peripheral equipment and system integration

Hoppers

To achieve high autonomy of operation without the need for constant operator supervision, we manufacture robust hoppers made of stainless steel (INOX). Our systems are powered by top-of-the-line TUXEL vibration drives, ensuring a uniform and reliable flow of material into the sorting container.

Stainless steel hopper with TUXEL drive: Peripheral equipment to increase the autonomy of the ENSO vibro system.

Stands and enclosures

We offer table versions on base plates or free-standing stands made of aluminum profiles. Sound shields guarantee operation within the legal norms of occupational safety, significantly reducing the noise of the drive.

Freestanding stand and sound enclosure for vibratory feeder: ENSO system for noise reduction and stable mounting.

Separators

Precise separation and preparation of pieces for entry into the line. We use premium SMC and FESTO pneumatics to ensure maximum reliability and clock speed.

Pneumatic separator with FESTO drive: ENSO solution for precise dosing of pieces into the production line.

Control

Complete electrical design: from our own control cabinets with Siemens PLC systems to preparation for external control via Harting connectors. We provide full control and easy integration into your system.

Drives for feeder system

Cooperation with leading global manufacturers such as Afag Emerson, RNA and Kendrion allows us to install the most reliable components on the market, ensuring longevity and global availability of spare parts.

Drives for circular and linear vibratory feeders

To drive and control sorting bins and linear tracks, we use systems from our long-standing partners Afag (Emerson) and RNA Automation.

Various drives and magnets we use

We use reliable Magnet-Schultz, IMA Magnets or Kendrion magnets controlled by Audimat TUXEL or TUMAC to drive the hoppers.

For specific requirements, we also offer pneumatically driven ATEX (EX) versions

Implemented solutions in industry

Circular vibratory feeder for screws – electrical industry

Circular vibratory feeder for adding screws with washers to the electrical switch assembly line. System characteristics:

Capacity: 60 pieces per second
Same principle for different screw lengths

ENSO screw feeder for E.G.O. Elektrokontakt (Zagreb): Adding screws with washers performed at the AFAG plant.

Plastic parts suppliers for assemblies – assembly

Vibratory feeding system for feeding plastic parts for the connector. The system consists of:

Suction basket, hopper for increased autonomy and optimal work
Circular vibrator for orientation of pieces
Linear vibrator as a buffer for correctly oriented pieces
A separator that prepares piece by piece for pick and place

Circular Vibro Feeder ENSO with AFAG drive for Sensata (Sofia, Bulgaria): Addition of plastic parts for connector assembly

Vibration system for oiled elements – control and packaging

Feeder system for adding finished products to the machine for optical inspection and piece packaging.

Hopper with conveyor and hopper
Bowl vibratory feeder with coating for oiled pieces
Linear feeder as a piece buffer

ENSO Vibrofeeder System for Strojotehnika (Zagreb): Circular and linear vibratory feeder with AFAG drive for supplying metal rings

Universal distractor – control and packaging

A special type of feeder is the universal spreader, which is intended for processes where the production piece changes frequently. The pieces are spread on the substrate, while at the other end of the plate a robot with an optical system recognizes and picks up the pieces. There is no need to physically adjust the bowl. Universal distractor YouTube video

ENSO Multi bowl system: Dispersing pieces of complex geometry for camera imspection and robot pick and place

Spring feeder – spring manufacturing industry

Drum system with linear vibro feeder for adding springs to sheet metal sewing machine. A turnkey solution with control box

Feeding system for springs ENSO for ESCO Fofonjka (Bjelovar): Drum design for adding coiled springs

Step feeder for cylindrical pieces – assembly

Step feeder with conveyor for supplying plastic cups

ENSO step feeder for Strojotehnika (Zagreb): Plastic cup dosing system on a conveyor

Deliveries throughout Europe

Our systems are an integral part of the production lines of leading European companies. From Germany to the SE region, ENSO feeders guarantee precision in the most demanding industries such as the automotive, electrical and household appliance industries.

Several solutions in numbers and references:

Appliance Industry: Systems for automatic dosing of elements in the assembly of electrical switches. Reference: E.G.O. Elektro-kontakt (Zagreb, Croatia)
Packaging and Labeling Industry: Specialized vibratory feeder for precise orientation and addition of blisters. Reference: Peyer marking (Perroy, Switzerland)
Fluid Systems Industry: System for simultaneous addition of multiple different components required for assembly. Reference: Grundfos (Inđija, Serbia)
Automotive Electronics: High-speed systems for orientation and addition of polymer elements in connector assembly. Reference: Sensata Technologies (Sofia, Bulgaria)
Sensors and Mechatronics Industry: Specific solutions for the manipulation and addition of elastomeric (rubber) rings. Reference: Bost Industrial (Sibiu, Romania)
Precision machining and assembly: Vibration system for highly reliable automated dosing of metal components. Reference: SCAI Adapter (Brod, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Systems for specific conditions (ATEX): Pneumatic drive in EX version intended for operation in potentially explosive atmospheres. Reference: AM Pneumatik (Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Gallery of delivered vibration systems

ENSO Vibratory feeder system for Sensata (Sofia, Bulgaria): Orientation of metal cylinders and plastic parts

Feeder systems with hopper

ENSO Vibratory feeders for Sensata (Sofia, Bulgaria): Feeding of O-rings and plastic inserts with AFAG drive

Vibratory feeders for O-rings and plastic inserts

ENSO Industrial sound insulation (enclosure) for vibratory feeders: Solution for production noise

Vibratory feeder enclosure for environmental sound insulation

Enclosed ENSO vibratory feeder for GUMACO SA (Perroy, Switzerland): Autonomous turnkey system with integrated control and separator for plastic blisters

Complete turnkey solution: Autonomous system for precise separation and feeding of blisters

Vibratory bowl feeder on ENSO stand: Feeding plastic sticks with caps for assembly

Feeder for plastic sticks with caps

ENSO Vibratory bowl feeder for Tomplast (Mirna, Slovenia): System for feeding injection-molded parts from production into an optical inspection machine with AFAG drive

Bowl feeder for optical inspection of production parts

You can watch videos of vibrating feeders and other machines at:

ENSO Automation YouTube kanal

Types of feeders

Industrial bowl feeder

Vibratory linear feeder

Step feeders

Drum feeder

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

How long does it take to build a vibrating material feeder system?

The time required to manufacture a standard average vibratory feeder system consisting of a circular and linear feeder takes from 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the geometry of the piece, the desired cycle time and operating conditions.

What factors affect the production time of a vibratory feeder?

The manufacturing time is most influenced by the geometry of the piece and the working atmosphere conditions. Simple geometries such as cylinders and rings that are dry and clean do not require complicated paths in feeders. Complicated geometries that require a precise orientation and difficult atmospheres such as working with oiled pieces prolong production because trials take longer and special coatings are applied that must dry.

How to define feeder capacity?

Feeder capacity is defined by the amount of time the operator has to work on the machine. The bowls of the feeder have their own volume, which dictates a certain autonomy, but for optimal operation of the feeder and increased autonomy, an additional intake basket, hopper, must be installed. Depending on the operator’s occupation of the machine, the operator can fill the feeder every 15 minutes or 2 to 4 times per shift.

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