Harvard Factory Automation

Name

Harvard Factory Automation

Legal name

Harvard Factory Automation

Website

https://hfaconveyors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Conveyor and Factory Automation Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

Keywords

• Factory automation equipment
• Industrial conveyor systems
• Box-fill systems
• Parts separators diverters
• Plastics industry automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Harvard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Conveyor Equipment Sales: Sale of factory automation equipment including conveyors (horizontal, incline, Z, elevator, decline, gravity roller, power roller), box-fill systems, separators, diverters, product chutes, inspection tables, robot guarding, cleanroom enclosures, and part conditioning equipment.
2. Spare Parts Sales: Sale of spare parts for HFA conveyors including belts, bearings, motors, casters, and other components.
3. Accessories Sales: Sale of product accessories including portable dry-goods bags, gaylord covers, barrel covers, and tapered mold chutes.
4. Custom Equipment Engineering: Custom designed and engineered conveyor products and automation solutions to customer specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Harvard Factory Automation (HFA Conveyors) designs, manufactures, and sells custom engineered conveyor systems and factory automation equipment primarily for the plastics industry. Its product portfolio includes horizontal, incline, Z, elevator, decline, gravity roller, and power roller conveyors, box-fill systems, separators, diverters, product chutes, inspection tables, robot guarding, cleanroom enclosures, and part conditioning equipment. All products feature anodized extruded aluminum frame construction and are built for 24/7/365 operation with clean room compatibility.

Product overview

Harvard Factory Automation (HFA) is an industrial automation equipment manufacturer founded in 1995, providing professionally engineered conveyor products and factory automation solutions primarily for the plastics industry. The product portfolio centers on eight distinct conveyor models (Horizontal, Incline, Z, Elevator, Horizontal-to-Incline, Horizontal-to-Decline, Gravity Roller, and Power Roller conveyors, Series 2210-2280) featuring anodized extruded aluminum frames, clean room compatible designs, and 24/7/365 operation capability. Complementary automation equipment includes five box-fill system variants (Over/Under, Inline, Parallel, 90-Degree, and Rotary) for automated packaging by weight or count, three separator types (pin belt, power roller, bar-type) for part/runner separation, parts diverters, custom U-chutes and V-lifts for product transfer, inspection tables with multiple options, robot guarding systems, cleanroom enclosures rated 100-100,000 classification, and part conditioning/water cooling units. The product line is completed by accessories including portable dry-goods bags, gaylord covers, barrel covers, and tapered mold chutes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Horizontal Conveyor Series 2210 Horizontal conveyor with anodized extruded aluminum frame, 115V/60Hz/1PH motor, totally enclosed drive system, modular design allowing motor repositioning, recessed belt edges, and adjustable side rails. Designed for parts handling and transfer in factory automation applications.
• Z Conveyor Series 2250 Z-shaped conveyor designed to change product elevation while maintaining horizontal feed, featuring anodized extruded aluminum construction with enclosed drive system and 5-inch tall side rails.
• Incline Conveyor Series 2220 Conveyor with infinite angle adjustment from 0-60 degrees, featuring modular motor repositioning and 5-inch tall anodized extruded aluminum side rails.
• Elevator Conveyor Series 2260 Elevator conveyor with stainless steel oversize infeed hopper (5, 15, or 25 cu. ft. standard volumes) and infinite angle adjustment from 0-60 degrees.
• Horizontal to Incline Conveyor Series 2230 Combination conveyor transitioning from horizontal to inclined operation with 115V/60Hz/1PH motor and standard soft drop zone for product cushioning.
• Horizontal to Decline Conveyor Series 2240 Combination conveyor transitioning from horizontal to declined operation featuring premium 3/4-inch sealed self-aligning bearings and optional indexing/photo-eye sensors.
• Gravity Roller Conveyor Series 2270 Gravity-powered roller conveyor with 1.1-inch diameter PVC rollers, precision steel ball bearings, and anodized extruded aluminum legs with plus/minus 30 degree angle adjustment.
• Power Roller Conveyor Series 2280 Powered roller conveyor with 1.9-inch diameter brushless DC geared power rollers, variable zone length for various box/tote sizes, and optional zero pressure accumulation.
• Over/Under Box-Fill Conveyor System Space-efficient over/under box-fill system with multi-level capability, operating on 110VAC with digital display and trickle feed for accurate container filling.
• Inline Box-Fill System Box/tote filling system by weight or count, operating on 110VAC with control panel featuring digital display and job database storage.
• Parallel Box Fill System Box fill system with powered roller transfer zone mounted to pneumatic shuttle for problem-free box/tote transfer with trickle feed weighing capability.
• 90 Degree Box Fill System Box/tote filling system with 90-degree configuration, powered roller zone mounted to pneumatic shuttle with user-friendly digital controls.
• Rotary Box-Fill System Rotary box filling system by cycle count with welded steel frame construction for automated box filling operations.
• AS36 Separator Parts separator separating parts from runners or large from small parts, featuring anodized extruded aluminum frame, clean room compatible design, and anodized legs with infinite height/location adjustments.
• Parts Diverter Automatic diverter for reject shots, QC samples, and dual-container filling with pneumatic rotary actuator and 24VDC/110VAC solenoid controls.
• U-Chutes Custom-designed aluminum extruded U-chutes mounting directly to molding press frames on slides, with UHMW tray construction and 24/7/365 operation capability.
• Inspection Tables Custom-dimensioned inspection tables with options including stainless steel/laminated work surfaces, inspection lights, bins, scales, HEPA blowers, and static elimination.
• Robot Guards Portable and stationary robot guarding systems with Lexan or wire mesh walls, clean room compatible design, and optional safety lockout.
• Cleanroom Enclosures Cleanroom enclosures with anodized aluminum extrusion frames, available in hard wall or soft wall configurations, HEPA filtered, classified from 100 to 100,000.
• Water Chiller Unit Portable water cooling units for part conditioning with ambient cooling fans, heating units, static elimination, and HEPA filtered blower options.
• Portable Dry-Goods/Resin/Parts Bag DG-175 Portable resin/dry-goods bag with heavy-duty extruded aluminum framework, 4-inch casters, 385 lb capacity, dimensions 30 inches L x 30 inches W x 42 inches H, constructed of 10 oz vinyl laminated to polyester scrim.
• Rectangle Gaylord Cover RGC-48 Industrial-grade gaylord cover with 7.5 oz poly/cotton twill, 6-inch port with 3-inch diameter opening, anti-static vinyl viewing window, dimensions 48 inches L x 48 inches W x 12 inches H, negative pressure type.
• Octagon Gaylord Cover OGC-49 Industrial-grade octagon gaylord cover with 7.5 oz poly/cotton twill, viewing window, dimensions 49 inches L x 43 inches W x 12 inches H, negative pressure type.
• Barrel Cover BC-22 Barrel cover with 7.5 oz poly/cotton twill, 6-inch port and 3-inch diameter opening, dimensions 22 inches diameter x 12 inches H side skirt, negative pressure type.
• Tapered Mold Chutes Series TC Tapered mold chutes constructed from 18 oz polyester scrim with Delrin support rods, available in multiple sizes (TC-16 through TC-40) with magnetic attachment.
• Spare Parts for HFA Conveyors Sale of spare parts for HFA conveyors including belts, bearings, motors, casters, and other components to support installed equipment base.
• Custom Equipment Engineering Custom designed and engineered conveyor products and automation solutions tailored to specific customer specifications, leveraging HFA's in-house design and manufacturing capabilities.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Dynamic Conveyor: US manufacturer of modular plastic belt conveyors for plastics recycling and manufacturing; directly comparable in size, vertical focus, and product offering to HFA.
• mk North America: Mid-size conveyor system manufacturer serving industrial automation customers including plastics; comparable aluminum-extrusion product portfolio and similar application breadth.
• Roach Conveyors: US manufacturer of gravity and powered conveyors for industrial applications; comparable scale, product offering, and customer segments.
• SpanTech Conveyors: US manufacturer of custom conveyors including plastic belt and chain conveyors; similar scale, customization-driven business model, and plastics-industry overlap.
• QC Conveyors: Small US-based conveyor manufacturer with a similar product focus on light-duty industrial conveyors for plastics and manufacturing applications; comparable in scale, customer profile, and customization model.
• Titan Conveyors: US manufacturer of industrial conveyors and material handling equipment for similar customer bases; comparable scale, custom-engineering orientation, and product range.

Broad incumbents

• Coperion: Large multinational materials handling and processing equipment manufacturer; serves the plastics industry with bulk material handling systems and complementary equipment.
• Hytrol Conveyor: One of the largest North American conveyor manufacturers; competes with HFA in industrial conveyor applications with substantially broader scale and product breadth.
• Dorner (Habasit): Larger established conveyor manufacturer with broader product portfolio and global distribution; competes with HFA in industrial conveyor segments including light-duty automation.
• FlexLink (Coesia): Large multinational conveyor and material handling solutions provider; serves plastics and discrete manufacturing customers with broader portfolio and global reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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