Solutions for Automation Needs Made Simple…
Located in Tamaqua (Schuylkill County) PA, Primeer is a specialized industrial automation company that designs, builds, and supports custom production line solutions for manufacturing facilities. From small equipment repairs to complete production line design and implementation, our 3-person specialized team offers a full range of services to targeted industries that include Wood Processing & Sawmill Operations (lumber sorting, grading, kiln drying monitoring, material handling), Manufacturing Facilities (production line automation, quality control systems, process optimization), Food Processing (packaging lines, material handling, processing equipment), and Industrial Manufacturing (custom machinery for specialized production requirements).
Primeer occupies the “sweet spot” between large industrial automation companies (who focus on massive installations) and local machine shops (who lack automation expertise). We specialize in mid-sized projects that require both technical sophistication and personalized attention. From initial concept and design through manufacturing, installation, and ongoing support – we handle every aspect of your automation needs.
While most of our work is primarily done in Eastern Pennsylvania (Schuylkill, Luzerne, Berks, Lancaster Counties), we are both willing and able to take on larger projects throughout PA and in the wider Mid-Atlantic States Region (NY, NJ, DE, MD, VA).
Our Core Services include…
Custom Equipment Design & Manufacturing
– Industrial machinery design from concept to completion
– Custom production line equipment
– Specialized material processing machines
– Automated handling and processing systems
– Integration of advanced control systems
Production Line Solutions
– Complete production line design and build
– Line optimization and efficiency improvements
– Retrofit and modernization of existing equipment
– Process monitoring and control system implementation
– Material flow and handling automation
Technical Consulting & Support
– Production line audits and assessments
– Efficiency analysis and recommendations
– Technical troubleshooting and problem-solving
– Equipment specifications and vendor selection
– Project management for automation implementations
Maintenance & Ongoing Support
– Preventive maintenance programs
– Emergency repair services
– Performance monitoring and optimization
– Training and technical documentation
– Long-term support partnerships
Value Proposition
Project Development Samples...
...to better conceptualize how we can serve potential new customers, we offer these samples from past projects
Bed Slat Assembly Machine
Bed Slat Assembly Machine
Customer needed a machine to assemble bed slats into a “Rope Ladder” assembly. Primeer
designed and built a line to staple the strapping to the slats, drill the first and last slat in each bundle,
cut the strapping between bundles, build the boxable bundle, and then strap the bundle together,
ready for the box.
General view of machine.
2 views of slat in-feed. Note smoke evacuation hoses from hot cutting knives.
The stapling and drilling area.
The bundle is being built in the bundling area.
The packing area. The packer is grasping a bundle for one bed.
The packer is preparing to feed the bundle through the strapper. That is the final step before being
manually inserted into boxes.
Saw Line Replacement
Phase 1 – Install Generator and Power Distribution Panel
We facilitated a connection between another customer that was selling this generator unit, and this customer. The customer purchased the generator at our recommendation. We then installed the generator into this customer-provided shipping container. We completed the entire hookup, including fuel, exhaust, and electrical. This is a Cummins-powered 180KW 460VAC 3 Phase unit.
We also procured a floorstanding panel, and refurbished it to use in this customer’s application for control and power distribution for the upcoming saw line replacement.
Stage 2 – Replace upcut saw, greenchain, and bandsaw.
Before – the greenchain and belt feeder system as well as the bandsaw pictured to the right are going to be replaced. The large gray radius machine is not replaced in this project.
Before – the old pneumatic fence system on the upcut saw.
Also before, the upcut saw on the right will be replaced by a used Whirlwind upcut saw, acquired by the customer.
The bandsaw and flipper unit will be replaced. The flipper unit will be in stage 3 of the project.
The Morgan 2-head bandsaw as built, was too long to fit in our customer’s application. Here preparations are being made to alter the feed conveyor to fit the application.
Machinery replacement in progress. Old equipment is removed, and new section is being transported into place.
Sawing wood on the new Morgan double-head bandsaw!
Shaper Upgrade
We built the red/gray guide fence system on this shaper. The original fence was plagued with accuracy issues. The original slide surfaces were too close together, allowing the fence to flex in operation. The fence itself was make out to metal that was too thin for the project. So we built a new bolt-on unit. We did not irreversibly modify any of the original machine. So if for any reason the customer ever wants to revert to a factory machine, they can do so.
The path that the board travels past the new fence. The guide bearing block was part of the original equipment that we were able to reusue.
Showcasing the CNC accuracy linear glide bearings used in this project.
Mounting system, and heavy duty ACME lead screw system for adjustment.
Built in squareness calibration.
This is detailing the positioning counter. We were hitting accuracies of approximately 0.0015″ .
Shopping Bag Extrusion Plant
The customer had a generator regulator fail on the generator powering his shopping bag extrusion plant. The generator blew out several components because of overvoltage. We were able to isolate the cause for the overvoltage. Since the equipment was obselete Chinese equipment, we needed to spec components that are readily available. We also designed and installed a custom-built panel that monitored the generator voltage,and used a voltage-monitoring relay along side a surge protector to protect the plant in the case of further voltage issues.
Plant protection panel.
Inside of plant protection panel.
Bag being extruded with new VFD!
New VFD fitted onto Extruder Panel.
We retrofitted a new speed meter to this shopping bag printing press.
More of the bag printing press.
Automation Direct speed meter installed.
Contact Us / Directions
Contact Us!
Phone: (570) 539-8385
Address: 1030 W Penn Pike Tamaqua, PA 18252
