AEC Manufacturing Inc. Automation Engineering Company
Automotive Industry








AEC Automotive is capable of supply any piece of unit handling equipment
AEC Centering Station

The AEC centering station is designed for centering single or double steel blanks. Originally designed & manufactured for one of the big 3 North American automotive companies, the AEC centering station incorporates the lastest technology into 16 programably positioned conveyor lanes. 8 electro-magnet conveyor lanes are built into the ramp that feeds the main centering station, while another 8 electro-magnet conveyor lanes are situated on the centering station itself. Combined, the 16 lane setup of the AEC centering station is capable of aligning 20 sheets per minute between a blank washer (Destacker) and a progressive stamping line. With all aspects of the centering station programably positioned including front/side/rear crowders (Stops) for the press line application, the AEC centering station is a dynamic product capable of meeting all project objectives.

Technologies incorporated



This equipment was custom built, although it may not suit your application, AEC's capabilities allow for it's core design to be applied to a variety of unique situations. Please contact us for a quote.


Centering Station - Side View


Centering Station - Shop Tested


Centering Station - Quality of Design & Workmanship