FlexiBowl Rotary-Disc Flexible Feeding
M6 Revolutions supplies and supports FlexiBowl flexible feeding systems across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, and California.
WHAT THEY MAKE
Keeps a fast line fed when the part changes often
- FlexiBowl 650 / 800 → the mid-size workhorses; screw and fastener feeding to automatic drivers
- FlexiBowl 1200 → large and sheet-metal parts most feeders can't handle
- FlexiVision → part changes in software; one vision system runs up to 3 feeders and 3 robots
- Bulk feeders & hoppers → automatic replenishment; O-rings and bowl-feeder replacements
FlexiBowl 650 / 800
The mid-size workhorses; screw and fastener feeding to automatic drivers Specs ›
FlexiVision
Part changes in software; one controller runs up to 3 bowls and 3 robots Specs ›
FlexiBowl 650 / 800 specs
Mid-size flexible feeders for loose parts, from screws and fasteners for automatic drivers to small molded and machined parts, fed to a robot by vision.
Part size: 10 to 110 mm (650); 20 to 250 mm (800)
Part weight: Up to 170 g (650); up to 250 g (800)
Backlit picking area: 922 cm² (650); 1,125 cm² (800)
Load on disc: 7 kg max
Hopper: 20 or 40 L
Weight: 54 kg (650); 71 kg (800)
Power and air: 110 to 230 VAC, 150 W; 6 bar dry, filtered air
Control: EtherNet/IP, digital I/O, TCP/IP-UDP; up to 6 part types per bowl
What decides fit: Whether the part tangles, nests or rolls, and which disc surface it needs. Those set the real rate, so we run your parts before we quote one.
To check fit, send us: a part sample or CAD, the rate you need, and how the robot should pick it up.
Specs: FlexiBowl (ARS) product pages and datasheets, checked 10/21/2026.
FlexiBowl 1200 specs
The largest FlexiBowl, for big or flat parts up to 300 mm that won't fit a smaller disc.
Part size: 50 to 300 mm
Part weight: Up to 300 g
Backlit picking area: 4,120 cm²
Load on disc: 7 kg max
Hopper: 40 or 60 L
Weight / mounting: 175 kg; floor-standing
Power and air: 110 to 230 VAC, 150 W; 6 bar dry, filtered air
Control: EtherNet/IP, digital I/O, TCP/IP-UDP
What decides fit: Part size and weight against the disc, and how the parts lie when they land. We check both with your parts, because a flat part that stacks or overlaps changes the pick rate.
To check fit, send us: a part sample or CAD, the rate you need, and how the robot should pick it up.
Specs: FlexiBowl (ARS) product pages and datasheets, checked 10/21/2026.
FlexiVision specs
ARS's own vision package for FlexiBowl: it finds the parts, controls the bowl and hopper, and sends pick coordinates to the robot.
Multi-feeder setup: 3 FlexiBowls and 3 cameras on one controller
Robots: 1, 2 or 3 robots in the 3-bowl setup
Camera: 5 MP (2448 x 2048) global shutter, GigE PoE, 24 fps
Lenses: C-mount, 12, 16, 25 or 35 mm
Controller: Industrial PC, Windows 11 LTSC, 12 to 32 V DC, 25 W
Robot link: TCP/IP over Ethernet; one port per bowl
Robot plug-ins: ABB, Denso, Doosan, Epson, FANUC, Kawasaki, KUKA, Mecademic, Mitsubishi Electric, Omron, Stäubli, Techman, UR, Yaskawa
What decides fit: Contrast between part and disc, and the features that tell a part's right side up. We check that with your parts and the lighting before we commit to a vision setup.
To check fit, send us: a part sample or CAD, the rate you need, and how the robot should pick it up.
Specs: FlexiBowl (ARS) product pages and datasheets, checked 10/21/2026.
Also: bulk feeders and hoppers for automatic replenishment, plus O-rings and bowl-feeder replacements. See the full FlexiBowl range of flexible feeders and vision integrations at flexibowl.com →
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See it in action
WHERE IT FITS
How to tell whether it fits your project
On a fast line the cost is rarely the feeder. It is the changeover, and how much of the shift disappears every time the part number changes.
A rotary disc that pulses and rotates keeps parts moving and separated so a robot can pick them. The FlexiBowl 500 starts the range at parts from 5 to 50 mm. The FlexiBowl 650 and 800 are the mid-size workhorses and feed screws and fasteners into automatic drivers. The FlexiBowl 1200 takes large and flat parts, 50 to 300 mm. A flip unit turns the parts that land wrong side up.
FlexiVision is what makes the changeover cheap. A part change is a recipe change, and one controller runs up to three bowls and three robots, so the cost of flexibility is shared across the cell.
Parts from 1 to 300 mm are in range, with bulk feeders and hoppers for automatic replenishment.
WHY M6
We spec the cell around the products we supply
A quote from us comes with the application support around it. We match the right equipment to your application, help bring it up, and stay with it through commissioning and beyond. Call 509‑310‑3584.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Answers before you ask for a quote
What areas do you support FlexiBowl in?
M6 Revolutions supplies and supports FlexiBowl flexible parts feeders for manufacturers across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, and California, with local feed testing and support.
How is a FlexiBowl different from a vibratory bowl feeder?
A vibratory bowl is tooled to one part; a FlexiBowl feeds families of parts on one rotating disc, with a camera locating each part for the robot. Changeover is a software recipe done in minutes. If your parts change, tangle, or bruise in a bowl, that's the FlexiBowl case. If you run one part at high volume forever, a dedicated bowl is often cheaper and we carry those too.
Which robots have FlexiBowl plugins?
ARS publishes native plugins for ABB, Denso, Doosan, Epson, FANUC, Hyundai, Kawasaki, KUKA, Mecademic, Mitsubishi Electric, Omron, Shibaura, Stäubli, Techman, Universal Robots (a UR+ certified URCap), and Yaskawa, plus Allen-Bradley, Omron, and Siemens PLC integrations. Brands beyond that list connect over EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, or digital I/O. If your robot is on the floor already, the feeder will talk to it.
What size FlexiBowl do I need?
The FlexiBowl 650 is the size we've proven most on real applications, and the family covers smaller and larger discs for bigger or bulkier parts, including sheet-metal parts most feeders can't handle. Send us the part and we'll size the disc.
Can I test my part on a FlexiBowl before buying?
Yes, that's the standard first step: a free feed test on your actual parts, so the feeder in your quote is one that's already run them. M6 Revolutions also keeps its own FlexiBowl demo unit, so we can run your parts for you on a video call, or bring the demo to your facility and test it with your own parts on site.
Does FlexiBowl work with our vision system?
Yes. FlexiVision handles part location out of the box, or the feeder runs under your existing vision. We support the feeder-to-robot handoff.
Can I get a CAD model of a FlexiBowl?
Yes. FlexiBowl publishes STEP models for the 500, 650, and 800 and for the bulk hoppers, and some of those downloads ask for a few details first. Tell us which model you are looking at and we will get you the file either way.
GOES DEEPER
Plan the rest of the application
Have a different feeding challenge, very small parts, high part mix, or delicate handling? See the parts feeding page; we match the feeder to your part.
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