Convert bulk chaos into a precise stream of parts with our professional Workpiece Separation and Supply Mechanism drawing. The “Separation” stage is the most vulnerable point in an automated line; it is where jams, double-feeds, and part damage are most likely to occur. This technical CAD resource provides a comprehensive blueprint for a high-reliability “escapement” system. By downloading this file, you gain access to a design that isolates a single workpiece from a queue and prepares it for the next process—whether that is a pick-and-place operation, a labeler, or an inspection station.

The design featured in this package focuses on the Dual-Finger Escapement architecture. The drawing includes detailed views of the synchronized “stop-and-release” pins that prevent the weight of the entire part queue from pressing against the part currently being separated. By utilizing this blueprint from MechStream, you can handle parts of varying geometries—from cylindrical shafts to flat electronic components—without risking mechanical jams or “shingling.” This is a vital asset for designers of vibrating bowl feeder exits, gravity-fed tracks, and conveyor-to-machine interfaces.

Our technical documentation prioritizes timing precision and workpiece integrity. The assembly is designed with adjustable “gate” widths and non-marring contact points to ensure that delicate surfaces are not scratched during the separation cycle. Whether you are building a pharmaceutical bottling line or a high-volume automotive fastener supply system, this drawing provides the exact geometric relations, pneumatic logic, and sensor-integration points required for a professional-grade supply installation.

Key Features:

  • Synchronized Sequential Gating: Prevents “double-loading” by ensuring the second gate closes before the first gate releases the part.
  • Low-Friction Contact Surfaces: Detailed specifications for PEEK or hard-anodized aluminum contact points to reduce drag and wear.
  • High-Frequency Actuation: Engineered for rapid-fire cycles (up to 120 parts per minute) using lightweight aluminum linkages and compact cylinders.
  • Adjustable Part-Size Channels: Features modular “sliding walls” that allow the mechanism to be reconfigured for different product widths in minutes.
  • Integrated Overflow Sensing: Pre-defined mounting for “High-Level” and “Low-Level” proximity sensors to automatically pause the supply if a downstream jam is detected.