43. How to Accurately Count and Package Screws, Bolts, and Metal Hardware? Are Counting Machines Suitable for This Job?
Absolutely. Counting machines are highly suitable for accurately counting and packaging screws, nuts, bolts, and other metal fasteners. Depending on the value and required precision of your hardware products, you can choose between different packaging methods.
There are two main options for packaging screws and metal components:
- Weighing-based packaging machines
- Counting-based (piece-counting) machines
To determine the best solution, ask yourself these two questions:
- How precise does the quantity in each package need to be?
- What is the unit value of each screw or part?
When to Use Weighing-Based Packing Machines?
If you're packaging low-cost, general-purpose hardware such as common screws or nuts, ultra-precise counting is usually not necessary. As long as the total weight ensures the customer receives approximately the correct number of parts, a minor quantity deviation is acceptable.
In such cases, a weighing machine is more cost-effective and offers fast throughput—ideal for high-volume production and bulk packaging.
When to Use a Counting Machine?
For high-value or precision-critical hardware components—such as those used in automotive, public transit, aerospace, medical devices, electronics, and renewable energy sectors—even a slight deviation in quantity can lead to quality issues or financial losses.
In these scenarios, weighing systems often fall short due to inevitable weight variations between individual parts. Counting machines are the better choice when absolute accuracy is essential.
Our Counting Solutions for Screws, Nuts, and Metal Parts
Our dedicated counting machines are engineered to handle screws, nuts, bolts, and other small metal components with high precision. Using vibratory feeders and optical sensors, our fixture-based rotary counting machines line up items individually and count them one by one, ensuring 100% accuracy.
Ideal Applications:
- Titanium screws for aerospace and defense
- Precision nuts and bolts for electronic devices
- Surgical screws for medical instruments
- High-strength bolts for railway and energy infrastructure
Key Features of Our Screw & Hardware Counting Machines
- Intuitive Touchscreen Interface (HMI): Easily set quantity per bottle/bag, production speed, and batch size.
- Recipe memory system for fast product changeovers.
- High-Accuracy Optical Sensors: Precisely detect and count each part in real time
- Supports both bottles and bags.
- Compatible with Semi- or Fully-Automatic Lines: Seamlessly integrates into your existing production systems.
- Vibratory feeding system for smooth alignment.
- CE certified and GMP-ready.
Need High-Accuracy Hardware Packaging? We’ve Got You Covered.
If you're dealing with high-value screws, bolts, or critical hardware parts and require both precision and ease of use, our fixture-based counting machines are an ideal solution.
Popular Applications:
OEM and hardware repackaging projects
Electronics component manufacturers
Automotive and aerospace fastener packaging
Why Choose Neostarpack for Your Hardware Counting Needs?
- High precision: Reduces manual counting errors, improves quality control.
- Versatility: Designed for automotive, electronics, and OEM applications.
- Efficiency: Automates counting and packaging to cut labor costs.
- Easy to use: Fast learning curve and operator-friendly design.
- Durability: Built with premium materials for long-lasting performance.
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