Prefeeder

N.E. Engineering’s Prefeeders provide the automated connection between your sheet storage or handling system and the feed hopper of a converting machine. Designed to consistently load sheets into the machine, the prefeeder helps maintain a controlled supply of material while reducing the manual handling required to keep production running.

Prefeeders can be configured for a wide range of converting equipment, from mini converting machines to large-format jumbo machines and everything in between. The appropriate prefeeder configuration is selected based on the specific machine, sheet dimensions, production requirements, machine speed, and available space around the converting equipment.

By providing a controlled and consistent sheet supply, the prefeeder helps the converting machine maintain production while reducing interruptions caused by manual feeding. It can also be integrated into a larger automated material handling system to create a more seamless flow from WIP storage through machine production.

NEE and TVC can work with the requirements of your existing converting equipment or incorporate the prefeeder into a new machine installation. We evaluate the machine interface, sheet characteristics, required throughput, and available space to develop a solution that supports reliable production.

Whether you are feeding a compact converting machine or a high-speed jumbo machine, NEE and TVC can help determine the prefeeder configuration that best fits your equipment and production requirements.