Electronic Device Industry
Electronic Components Stuck in Feeder Bowl
Electronic components are charged with static electricity by repeated friction and separation caused by the vibration of the feeder bowl.
The charged components cannot be transferred properly due to the Coulomb force that makes the components cling to the bowl or chute of the feeder bowl.
Conventional countermeasures
Handled by workers
- Labor costs are high.
- Workers cannot constantly address the problem, so the operating ratio decreases.
Countermeasures with static eliminators (ionizers)
The components do not clog the feeder bowl so the labor cost of addressing the clogging can be reduced.
Improvements and Effects
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Reduced cost for addressing clogging
Labor cost: $1,000/month x 12 months = $12,000/year
Loss due to down time: $1,000/month x 12 months = $12,000/year
