TRANSFER DEVICES

AND FEEDERS

CONTENT

Introduction

Need of transfer devices and feeders

Transfer system

Transfer mechanism

Types of transfer devices

Feeder

Types of feeders

Part feeding devices

INTRODUCTION

The aim of production engineer is to increase the output

particularly in mass production . This technique of transfer
device has been introduce to achieve same motive .
The transfer devices are often the most suitable method for
continuous flow of identical or view similar component in
the mass production of consumer goods.

NEED OF TRANSFER DEVICES

High product demand

Better assembly process for mass production
Less time required for production

TRANSFER SYSTEM

These are special purpose system where the component are

transferred automatically from one machining head to
another machining head.
For example CNC rotary transfer machine.
Types of transfer system
Continuous transfer system
Synchronous transfer system
Asynchronous transfer system
Stationary transfer system

TRANSFER MECHANISM
Transfer mechanism are used to move the work
piece from one station to another station in the
machine or from one machine to another to
enable various operations to be performed on the
part.
For examples

rails
Rotary indexing tables
Overhead conveyors

TYPES OF TRANSFER MECHANISM

Liner transfer mechanism

Walking beam mechanism
Powered rollers
Chain drive conveyor system
Rotary transfer mechanism
Rack and pinion
Ratchet and pawl
Geneva mechanism

WALKING BEAM
SYSTEM

POWERED ROLLER
CONVEYOR SYSTEM

CHAIN DRIVE
CONVEYOR
SYSTEM

RATCHET AND
PAWL MECHANISM

GENEVA MECHANISM

TYPES OF TRANSFER DEVICES

Inline transfer devices

The in-line configuration assembly system consists
of a sequence of workstations in a more-or-less
straight-line arrangement .
The in-line assembly machine consists of a series of
automatic workstations located along an in-line
transfer system. It is the automated version of the
manual assembly line.
Continuous, synchronous, or asynchronous transfer
systems can be used with the in-line configuration.

ROTARY INDEXING TABLE

TRANSFER DEVICE
the base part are indexed around a circular table
or dial.
The workstations are stationary and usually
located around the outside periphery of the dial.
The parts ride on the rotating table and arc
registered or positioned, in turn, at each station a
new component is added to base part.

ROTARY INDEXING TABLE

TRANSFER DEVICE

TRANSFER DEVICES USED IN

TRANSFER MACHINE
Roller conveyor
Wheel conveyor
Chute conveyor
Belt conveyor
Chain conveyor
Magnetic belt conveyor
Bucket conveyor

FEEDERS
A feeder is the means by which the rate of solid
flow from a hopper or bin is controlled .
Feeder feed material to conveyors, processors and
other equipment at a controlled rate to maximize
the efficiency and production.
Feeders differ from conveyors in that the latter
are only capable of transporting material not
modulating the rate of flow.
Dischargers are also not feeder

PART FEEDING DEVICES

Hopper
Chutes
Magazines
Separators
Part feeder
Feed truck
Escapement and placement devices
Bowls
Cradle
reel