Card Feeders

High-Speed Card Feeders for Precision Automation

EAM’s Cooper Card Feeder is engineered for high-speed, precise feeding of various card types, including plastic cards, blister pack cards, die-cut cards, and printed materials. Designed to integrate seamlessly into automated packaging lines, it ensures consistent and accurate placement, enhancing overall production efficiency.

Key Features and Specifications

High-Speed Operation: Achieves a maximum linear speed of 5,500 inches per minute (139 meters per minute), accommodating high-volume production needs.
Versatile Size Compatibility: Handles card sizes ranging from a minimum of 3″ x 3″ (76mm x 76mm) to a maximum of 18″ x 18″ (457mm x 457mm), offering flexibility for various applications.
Robust Construction: Built with an extruded aluminum floor stand, providing durability and stability during operation.
Integrated Trigger Outputs: Features encoder and trigger outputs for seamless integration with labelers and other downstream equipment.
User-Friendly Interface: Equipped with an intuitive Operator Interface Terminal (OIT) touchscreen for easy setup and operation, allowing adjustments for speeds, batch sizes, spacing, and counts.
Positive Feed Mechanism: Utilizes an active stack lifter and vacuum takeaway system to ensure positive individual feeds, minimizing the risk of misfeeds.
Auxiliary Handshaking: Optional handshaking capabilities for synchronization with barcode readers and printers, enhancing automation and data accuracy.

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Applications Across Industries

EAM’s Cooper Card Feeder is ideal for a wide range of applications, including:

Packaging: Automating the feeding of cards into packaging lines for products like gift cards, loyalty cards, and promotional materials.
Labeling: Feeding cards into labeling machines for precise and efficient labeling processes.
Printing: Integrating with printers for high-speed printing of variable data on cards.
Inspection: Feeding cards into inspection systems for quality control and verification.

Note: Seemingly slight variations in the product can affect runability. Even if your product appears to be well within the Cooper Feed System specifications, EAM strongly recommends submitting samples for evaluation.

EAM Cooper Paper Feeder Technical Specifications

Standard Service Requirements:

120 VAC, Single Ø, < 12 Amp
85 PSI (5.8 bar), < 2CFM (56 lpm) High Voltage Service Requirements
Several voltages available (to be determined based on customer requirements)

Machine Dimensions:

H: 21.0” (53cm), including magazine
W: 24.7” (63cm)
L: 60.0” (152cm) including 32” (81cm) vacuum conveyor

Weight (without options):

Approximately 70 lbs. (32 kg), dependent upon options
Drive Type: 3-Phase Variable Frequency Drive
Maximum Linear Speed: 5,500 in/min (139m/min)
Maximum Card Size 18” (457mm) x 18” (457mm)
Minimum Card Size 3” (76mm) x 3” (76mm)

Extruded Aluminum Floor Stand:

Mounting and triggering for up to two labelers
Mounting and triggering for Inspection Cameras, Bar Code Readers, etc.
Shingling Outfeed Conveyor and Card Infeed Conveyor
Wide Card Format Option (call for details)

Ready to Optimize Your Production Line?

EAM’s Cooper Card Feeders deliver high-speed, precise, and reliable automation for a wide range of card handling applications. Whether you’re feeding cards for packaging, printing, labeling, or inspection, our feeders are engineered to enhance efficiency, minimize errors, and support scalable production.

Contact EAM today to discuss your card feeder requirements and receive a customized solution tailored to your workflow. Let us help you streamline operations, reduce downtime, and achieve greater productivity with our advanced card feeding systems.

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