Electric feeding system RAPID

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Overview
Desoutter's RAPID is an automated screw feeding system designed to streamline assembly operations by delivering fasteners reliably from feeder to loading head. It supports both auto‑feeding (blow feed) and pick & place configurations and is suitable for manual stations, handheld tools and fully automated lines in industries such as automotive, electronics and general manufacturing.

Key features

• Auto‑feeding (blow feed) and Pick & Place tightening module options
• Multiple loading heads: auto‑feed, vacuum head for hard‑to‑reach points, pick & place
• Choice of feeder systems: step feeder or bowl (vibration) feeder
• Multi‑stroke module options for all tightening directions (vertical down, horizontal, bottom‑up)
• Optional pneumatic panel and logic control to ease integration
• Optional process functions such as Dynamic Reaction Torque and Online Calibration

Feeders

• Step feeder: fill volumes 2.0 L or 5.0 L; reduced friction, fewer particles and lower noise
• Bowl feeder: fill volumes 0.4 L, 1.0 L or 3.0 L; simple structure and easy maintenance
• Additional hopper options (up to large capacities, examples to ~200 L) and integrated belt options for gentle feeding and noise reduction
• Accessories: distributors, presenters, break units (buffers), particle cleaners, shaft length checks, manual receiving boxes

Stations & module topologies

• Automatic station — Auto‑feeding
• Automatic station — Pick & Place
• Hand‑held station — Auto‑feeding
• Hand‑held station — Pick & Place
• Support for mixed topologies to match cycle time, product design and production constraints

Extra features & options

• CleanSweep particle control (ionized air + vacuum) to remove microscopic metal particles
• Quick Change for faster reconfiguration
• Top Heavy handling options for specific fasteners or assemblies
• Particle cleaner to remove dust/oil prior to feeding
• Screw mixing and distribution: one feeder can serve multiple modules; modules can be fed by multiple feeders

Key benefits

• Increased throughput and reduced manual handling
• Improved reliability and joint precision (traceability when used with compatible tightening tools and controllers)
• Modularity and flexibility for many assembly scenarios (mixing fastener types, multiple tightening directions)
• Maintenance‑friendly design with quick, tool‑free jam resets and accessible wear parts
• Validated solutions and deep‑cycle testing before shipment to ensure production readiness

Compatibility

• Compatible with Desoutter tightening tools (transducerized screwdrivers, fixtured nutrunners, spindles) and controllers/terminals
• Integrable with robotic systems (industrial robots, cobots, SCARA, XY axes) for pick & place or mounted modules

Related capabilities & ecosystem

• Works within Desoutter's assembly tool and controller ecosystem for torque/angle capture and assembly data management
• Electric variant available (eRAPID) for customers seeking electric screw feeder integration

Technical specifications

• Denomination: RAPID (screw feeding system)
• Feeder types: Step feeder (2.0 L, 5.0 L) and Bowl feeder (0.4 L, 1.0 L, 3.0 L)
• Loading heads: Auto‑feeding / blow feeding, Vacuum loading head, Pick & Place head
• Optional modules: CleanSweep particle cleaner (ionized air + vacuum), Quick Change, Top Heavy
• Optional functions: Dynamic Reaction Torque, Online Calibration, optional Z‑axis head stroke
• Integration: Optional pneumatic panel & logic control; compatible with controllers/terminals for torque/angle data capture
• Stations supported: Automatic (auto‑feeding / pick & place) and Hand‑held (auto‑feeding / pick & place)
• Feeder accessories: Hoppers (various sizes up to large capacities), distributors, presenters, break units, particle cleaners, manual receiving boxes
• Validation: Systems validated before shipment with deep‑cycle testing to simulate production