Pen dispenser

Automatic pen marking – fast, precise and without downtime

The pen feeder is a professional accessory designed to work with laser marking machines Fiber, UV and CO₂. It enables automatic feeding of successive pens into the marking zone, significantly increasing production efficiency and eliminating the need to position each item manually. It is the ideal solution for advertising agencies, promotional gadget manufacturers, printing houses and product personalisation companies, which handle medium and large marking runs.

Key advantages

1. Automatic feeding of pens into the marking zone.
2. Significant increase in work efficiency.
3. Repeatable positioning of each product.
4. Minimised operator errors.
5. Capable of series operation.
6. Stable and reliable construction.
7. Easy integration with laser marking machines.
8. Software compatibility EZCAD 2.

How does it work?

The operator places a batch of pens on the feeder. The mechanism automatically feeds successive pieces to the marking position, where the laser performs the engraving or marking. Once the process is complete, the next pen is automatically moved into the working zone.

Thanks to automation, the entire process runs quickly, smoothly and with high repeatability.

Application

The feeder is ideal for marking:

1. promotional pens,
2. markers,
3. mechanical pencils,
4. thin cylindrical products of similar dimensions.

Ideal for personalisation

The device makes it easier and faster to apply:

1. company logos,
2. company names,
3. serial numbering,
4. QR codes,
5. Data Matrix codes,
6. first names and surnames,
7. dedications,
8. graphics and identification marks.

It is ideal for fulfilling orders for companies, institutions, schools and promotional event organisers.

Why choose it?

Placing each pen manually is time-consuming and increases the risk of positioning errors. The automatic feeder allows the operator to prepare a larger batch of products and leave the device to work on its own, which significantly increases efficiency and reduces the cost of marking a single piece.

This solution will be particularly appreciated by companies producing hundreds or thousands of pens every day.

Benefits for your company

1. up to several times higher marking efficiency,
2. reduced manual work,
3. high engraving repeatability,
4. shorter order lead times,
5. professional appearance of finished products,
6. the option to easily expand the workstation with further automation elements.

The pen feeder is a practical solution for all companies that want to increase laser marking efficiency while maintaining the highest quality and repeatability of every engraving.

CONTROL PANEL LCD DISPLAY ON/OFF SWITCH

The panel has 8 control buttons. Using the panel, the user sets the feeder's operating parameters.
1) Number of pens to be engraved.
2) Module step. 1 pc as standard, but the feeder can be set to skip every two pens.
3) Dwell time. The engraving time of one pen.
4) Tolerance - 100ms as standard. The time needed for the pen, once detected, to move slightly under the optical sensor.
5) Language PL/EN.
LCD DISPLAY
The display informs the user about the feeder status, e.g. how many engravings it has already completed.
ON/OFF SWITCH
Switching the feeder power on and off.

OPTICAL SENSOR

The optical sensor is one of the most important components of the feeder. It enables the system to detect each successive pen and stop it exactly in the right place for marking.

The optical sensor guarantees high precision and repeatability in stopping each item. Automatic detection makes it possible to maintain an identical marking position across the entire product series. As a result, the process runs smoothly and does not require constant supervision or manual positioning of the pens by the operator.

POWER SOCKET RS232 SOCKET AND SPEED CONTROLLER

POWER SOCKET
The feeder is powered by a 12V 60W(5A) switching power supply.
RS232 SOCKET
Input/output socket used for communication with the laser.
The most important are pins 2 and 5, which are used to trigger the marking machine (like a foot switch). Some lasers allow connection to pin 1, which switches the feeder to AUTO mode. In AUTO mode, set the dwell time option to "0".
SPEED CONTROL
Adjustment of the modular belt travel speed. Affects the smoothness of travel.