In a dusty industrial zone in Rajkot, Gujarat, a machine operator named Mehul struggled every morning with a common enemy: the vibratory bowl feeder on his small parts assembly line. The feeder would run erratically—too fast, too slow, or sometimes not at all, Indigenising.
The culprit?
A Chinese-imported controller box with inconsistent voltage response and zero local support.
When the machine halted during a rush order for an automotive client, Mehul’s manager, Ankit, had enough. “Every time a cheap controller fails, we lose an entire shift,” he told his vendor. “Isn’t there an Indian solution for this?”
Turns out—there was.
The Search for a Smarter Solution
Ankit discovered a company offering indigenous vibratory feeder controllers, built specifically for Indian industrial conditions—dust, voltage spikes, humid environments, and tight budgets.
He partnered with Kathir Sudhir Automation India Pvt Ltd, a company committed to indigenising automation, not just selling it. Their promise?
Plug-and-play feeder controllers with:
- Steady output voltage regulation
- Adjustable frequency tuning for smooth flow
- Easy integration into existing bowl feeder setups
- And most importantly—Made in India hardware and firmware
Plugging In Progress
The first unit arrived in a compact, rugged enclosure, with clear labeling and local-language documentation—no guessing games. Mehul was skeptical. “Can something made here be this polished?” he asked.
The team wired it up. Within 15 minutes, the bowl was humming smoothly, delivering fasteners at consistent speed—no bouncing, no stalls.
Ankit grinned, watching the counters tick upward.
“That’s what we needed. Not just a product. A solution.”
Why Indigenisation Matters
Imported feeder controllers often come with:
- Zero support
- Fixed frequency tuning
- Unstable voltage compatibility
- Language barriers
- And long downtime when they fail
Indian-built controllers, on the other hand, come with:
- Custom firmware for Indian feeder coil specs
- Support from Indian engineers who understand your setup
- Ready spare parts
- On-site or remote tuning assistance
This isn’t just import substitution. It’s automation designed for India’s scale, speed, and spirit.
Scaling Self-Reliance
By the end of the quarter, Ankit had retrofitted 11 feeders across the plant with indigenous controllers. Breakdown frequency dropped by 60%, and spare controller inventory costs were halved.
He now recommends Indian-made feeder controllers to his peers in pharma, packaging, and auto ancillaries. “We’ve stopped chasing international brands,” he says. “Now we build confidence locally.”
Final Thoughts
Vibratory feeder controllers may sit quietly inside control panels, but they are the heartbeat of precise automation. When they fail, everything fails. When they’re local, everything flows better—from parts to productivity.
Indigenising them isn’t just good business. It’s good engineering.