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Description of the device
2.1
General
Afag KLF linear feeders are used to transport work pieces away from upstream or to-
wards downstream machines. Once various different criteria have been taken into ac-
count, Afag linear feeders may also be used to sort components. The linear feeders may
be integrated into individual feeder stations and complex automated assembly systems.
The various linear feeder types differ in size and range of applications
(see chapter
scription of the device, and chapter 3.3.3 Table 2: Recommended values for maximum work piece widths)
.
NOTE
KLF feeders are to be operated in conjunction with an Afag control
unit. This is the only combination that will guarantee perfect
transport characteristics.
2.2
Functional description
The KLFs consist of two push-pull vibrating sections arranged next to each other. These
are connected via bifurcated leaf springs to a common base plate where the opposing
vibration forces are virtually cancelled out. Optionally, each of the vibrating sections can
operate as useful or counter mass. Another option is to operate both as useful masses
(see chapter 0
.
A magnet system (armature - magnet core) is built in horizontally between the two vibrat-
ing sections.
The advantages of KLF linear feeders are based on the adjustable balancing of useful
and counter masses that largely eliminates the free vibration forces directly within the
unit.