Parts Collectors reduce the cost of manufacturing in four ways: 1.) They allow for "lights out" manufacturing. 2.) They accurately count parts. 3.) They reduce the amount of scrap by maintaining smaller batch quantities. 4.) They allow one operator to run several machines. |
Lights out manufacturing requires no supervision. The parts collector oversees the operation of the production machine and makes decisions based on information received from sensors on the machine. The parts collector has the ability to shut down production in the event of a malfunction or in the event that the production run has been completed successfully. The parts collectors are equipped with digital counters that count each individal piece as it comes off the production line. The counter is capable of counting up to 2000 pieces per minute. Because each piece is counted as it is placed in the container, you know exactly how many pieces are present in the container. Since the manufactured parts are placed in smaller lots, scrap is minimized in |
the event of a manufacturing defect. Once the defect is discovered, smaller lots are discarded or separated reducing cost. |
MSE Inc. P.O. Box 1043 Southbury, Ct. 06488 |
Parts Collectors come in many different shapes and sizes. They can be as small as 10" in diameter (pictured left) or as large as 72" in diameter. They can also take the form of a linear conveyor from 2" wide to 24" wide by 2' long to 24' long. The parts containers can also come in many different shapes and sizes depending on the end users needs. |
The control system is comprised of a programmable controller, a digital counter, a DC motor drive, and in some cases infrared sensors. |
Installation of the MSE Parts Collectors is a snap. Simply provide a count input signal from the production machine, plug the supplied power cord into a 110 VAC power supply, tie two wires into the top stop circuit of the production machine, and start production. |
Once the system is installed and ready to run, the sequence of events is as follows: |
Program the digital counter via the push buttons for the number of parts to be counted in each container. |
Start the production machine. |
When the digital counter counts out (reaches the number programmed), an electric signal is sent from the counter to the contoller to index to the next position. |
The counter resets to zero and starts counting the next batch of parts. |
When the counter counts out again, the controller indexes to the next position and the sequence is repeated. |
If sensors are present (these are optional) to detect that a container is in position to be filled and to detect that the container to be filled started out empty, then the system may be left unattended. In many cases, a user may purchase a parts collector without these added sensors. It is now up to the operator to monitor the progress of the sysem by replenishing empty parts containers and removing full parts containers as needed. This occasional intervention by the operator allows the operator additional time to run more than one machine. |
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Model # MPC-10 RPC-24 RPC-36 TO 72 PTS-17-48 |
TABLE DIAMETER 10" 24" 36" TO 72" None |
MOTOR HP 1/16 1/20 1/2 Air Cyl |
VOLTAGE 110VAC 110VAC 110VAC 110 VAC |
CAPACITY 25# 100# 2500# None |
MACHINE WEIGHT 50# 75# 400# 35# |
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Phone: 203-264-6140 Fax: 203-262-6107 |
Model PTS-17-48 Air Cylinder Operated. |
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