Define the component
Record dimensions, weight, material, surface finish, variation, defects, contamination and any tendency to tangle or nest.
Testing and acceptance
Bowl feeder factory acceptance test checklist
Define what will be demonstrated before delivery so feeder acceptance is based on agreed evidence.
Engineering selection
A useful FAT checks the complete feeding sequence, not only whether parts move around the bowl.
Factory acceptance testing should use agreed production samples and a written test method. The test should cover refill, orientation, incorrect-part rejection, recirculation, discharge, sensors, controls and the interface assumptions for the downstream machine.
| Selection area | What to evaluate | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Samples | Agreed production-representative parts, including known variation where available. | Confirms the test reflects the intended production component. |
| Demand profile | Agreed sustained and stop/start demand, not only a short peak demonstration. | Shows how the feeder behaves with realistic accumulation and downstream interruption. |
| Orientation and rejects | Correct exit attitude, wrong-way rejection and recirculation behaviour. | Confirms the tooling logic and identifies unstable or ambiguous parts. |
| Handover | Discharge height, chute, escapement, sensor and downstream interface simulation. | Reduces installation risk at the receiving machine. |
| Records | Test conditions, observations, agreed adjustments and open actions. | Creates a clear handover record without inventing unsupported performance claims. |
Project method
Build the decision around representative samples and the complete handover
Provide real production components, the required exit orientation, target demand profile, discharge height, available footprint and details of the downstream machine. Suitability and any performance commitment should be confirmed by an agreed sample trial under defined conditions.
Define the presentation
Specify the accepted attitude, spacing, singulation, discharge datum, chute direction, escapement and sensor confirmation.
Define acceptance
Agree samples, test duration, demand sequence, reject handling, refill conditions and the evidence required before delivery.
Buyer questions
Frequently asked questions
Should every part variant be tested?
Every intended production variant should be declared. The agreed test set should represent the variation that could affect feeding and orientation.
How long should a FAT run?
The duration should be agreed around the process risk, required evidence and representative operating conditions rather than using a generic duration.
What happens if the downstream machine is unavailable?
Use an agreed simulation of demand and handover, and record which final integration checks remain for site acceptance.
Continue your feeder specification
Use the related product and technical pages below, then send representative samples and line details for an application review.
Need an application-specific feeder assessment?
Send Lancing the component samples, orientation, target demand, discharge height and downstream interface.