Manual open-bag station
An operator presents a bag and requests the batch. A support funnel and bag clamp create a controlled hand-off.
Counted components into bags
Automatic parts counting, packing & bagging machines.
Feed, count and discharge preset component quantities into open bags, pre-opened bags or automatic bag-making equipment.
- Sample-led selection
- Defined batch acceptance
- UK project support
01Bulk load
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02Separate
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03Detect
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04Batch
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05Release
Direct answer
Accurate bag counts need a clean boundary between batches.
The feeder builds a controlled stream of separated parts. The sensor counts each component, then a gate isolates the completed quantity while the current bag closes or the next bag moves into position.
The right buffer arrangement prevents production during the bag-change interval from contaminating either batch.
Bagging configurations
Match the counter to your packaging method.
Pre-opened bags on a roll
The bagger opens and presents each bag, receives the count and seals after batch-complete confirmation.
Vertical bag-making line
Counted parts are delivered to a form-fill-seal machine with timing and drop-height control.
Multi-component hardware kits
Several counters feed one bag while the recipe confirms each required component quantity.
Count then weigh-check
A check stage can provide an additional gross-weight screen after the counted batch is packed.
Print and traceability
Product, batch or order data can coordinate with printing, labelling and production records.
Typical component challenges
Fasteners and small mouldings behave differently in bulk.
Threads can overlap, washers can shingle, springs can interlock and light plastic parts can be affected by static. The feed track and sensor position are developed around these behaviours.
- Mixed lengths and diameters
- Oil, dust or mould-release residue
- Reflective metal and translucent plastics
- Sharp edges or fragile cosmetic surfaces
- Drop damage and bag puncture risk
Counting and packing machine
One coordinated sequence from bulk parts to a closed pack.
An automatic parts counting and packing machine combines product feeding, individual or inferred counting, batch separation, bag presentation and sealing. The controls should prevent the bag from advancing until the required quantity and any additional verification are complete.
For mixed hardware packs, several feeders can deliver separate recipe quantities into one bag before printing, sealing or downstream checking.
Explore multi-component kit packing →Information for a proposal
Send the part, the bag and the batch recipe.
- All component variants and representative quantities
- Target quantity per bag and allowable tolerance
- Required bags per minute and shift pattern
- Bag dimensions, material and presentation method
- Printing, sealing, inspection and data requirements
- Available space, loading height and utilities
Frequently asked questions
Technical answers before you specify.
Final suitability and performance remain subject to the actual component, operating conditions and agreed acceptance criteria.
Ask about your component →What parts can be counted into bags?
Typical candidates include screws, nuts, washers, wall plugs, clips, springs, seals, connectors and small mouldings. Representative samples are required because nesting, tangling, static and sensor response affect suitability.
Can the counter connect to an automatic bagger?
Yes. The counter can discharge to suitable pre-opened-bag, vertical bag-making or other bagging equipment using ready, fill and complete handshakes.
Can more than one component go into the same bag?
Yes. Multiple feeders can deliver separate quantities to one bag recipe. The controls should confirm each channel and manage any incomplete bag.
Can a bag be rejected after a count fault?
Yes, if a defined reject or quarantine route is included. The design should identify the affected bag and prevent it joining accepted production.
Can the bag be printed or labelled?
Yes. Batch codes, product identification or labels can be coordinated with the bagger or downstream equipment, depending on the print and data requirements.
Start with the component
Send a photograph, target quantity and required output.
We will identify the most credible feeding and counting route, then define the evidence needed for the next decision.