If you’re struggling with robotic efficiency on your packaging line, the problem might not be the robot.
Feed screws, timing screws, or scroll as they are most often known help set your robots up for success. By precisely controlling the spacing and orientation of the products, timing screws help the robots receive items at a consistent pitch, unlocking performance capabilities and creating reliability of the robot.
There’s a common misconception that if you’re using robots, you do not need timing screws. That notion is false. Adding timing screws can help increase throughput of product and the robot, which operates on consistency—timing screws allow the robot to know exactly when the product is to be picked up on queue, every time.
Timing screws give robots the steady, predictable flow, at the right pitch and spacing, that they need to hit peak performance.
When timing screws and robots work together, the result is a synchronized, optimized operation that runs faster, smoother, and with fewer errors. You get higher throughput, less downtime, and a production line that’s truly built for the future.
With timing screws, your robots stop skipping product and start running efficiently.
Key Ways Timing Screws Set Your Robots Up for Success
- Consistent Product Presentation: Robots need predictability. Timing screws deliver products at regular intervals with consistent spacing and orientation, giving robots the ideal conditions to grip, move, or assemble parts without hesitation.
- Reduced Downtime and Errors: A steady product flow helps prevents chaos that can cause robot mis-picks, line jams, or manual rework, keeping production running at top speed.
- Speed Optimization: Timing screws can control product spacing at high speeds, allowing robotic systems to work faster without sacrificing accuracy — boosting overall line throughput.
- Flexibility for Product Changes: With adjustable or quick-change timing screws, your robots can easily adapt to new product sizes and shapes, minimizing changeover time and maximizing uptime.
- Improved Quality Control: By precisely positioning products for robot-mounted vision systems, timing screws help catch defects early and maintain consistent quality standards.
If you’re investing in robotics — or looking to get more from the robots you already have — timing screws are a critical part of the equation. They don’t just move your products; they set your entire operation up for success. Want to learn more about timing screws? Contact us today at +1 (708) 756-6660 or visit our website to learn more.
