Custom Designed
Automation Equipment

  • Full in house turnkey capabilities from design, manufacturing, wiring, assembly, programming, installation, training and service.
  • Innovative designs in a broad range of markets served brings a broad range of experience to serve our custom capabilities.
  • Customers can choose from CMI standard machine chassis platforms or custom designed to best suite application.
  • Design and construction of inline,rotary indexing, continuous motion, power/free, servo drives and robotics.
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Standard Equipment and Chassis

Standard Equipment and Chassis - Continuous Motion Multiple Piece Assembly Machine Continuous Motion Multiple Piece Assembly Machine Learn More
Standard Equipment and Chassis - Indexing Dial Multiple Piece Assembly Machine Indexing Dial Multiple Piece Assembly Machine Learn More
Standard Equipment and Chassis - Continuous Motion Cap Closing Machine Continuous Motion Cap Closing Machine Learn More
Standard Equipment and Chassis - Closure Lining Equipment Closure Lining Equipment Learn More

Equipment by Application

Consumer & Household Automated Assembly Equipment Consumer & Household Automated Assembly Equipment Consumer & Household Automated Assembly Equipment We custom build automated equipment for multiple-piece assembly, cap-closure, and cap lining applications of household products.
Medical & Pharmaceutical Automated Assembly Equipment Medical & Pharmaceutical Automated Assembly Equipment Medical & Pharmaceutical Automated Assembly Equipment We manufacture custom automation equipment for the medical/pharmaceutical industry.
Fully Automated Electronics Assembly Equipment Fully Automated Electronics Assembly Equipment Fully Automated Electronics Assembly Equipment We specialize in the production of fully automated, custom programmable equipment for electrical and electronic component.
Food and Beverage Automated Assembly Equipment Food and Beverage Automated Assembly Equipment Food and Beverage Automated Assembly Equipment With extensive experience in equipment building, we can manufacture an entire dispensing unit or specific cap closing/packaging units.

About us

Central Machines, Inc.

Through state-of-the-art prototyping and process development, we provide custom high-speed assembly machines for virtually any industry. We utilize the latest machine vision systems technology to ensure each machine we manufacture meets our clients’ guidelines and specifications.

We specialize in the design and construction of in-line, rotary, indexing, continuous motion, power/free, and contact insertion process equipment.

Automation is a necessity for all types of manufacturers; pharmaceuticals, electronics, electric controls, automotive, plastics and packaging. Wherever there is a need for fast, efficient and repetitive assembly of parts, you will find our equipment. When it comes to custom assembly systems, Lincolnshire, Ill.-based Central Machines Inc. offers some of the most innovative automation systems in the industry. The company specializes in continuous motion.

Proudly manufactured in the US and distributed Globally.

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Testimonials

Thanks for the great work with this equipment. It’s running without any issues and the process is (more) friendly than other induction machines we have in the plant.

- Sonia

I appreciate the quick turnaround. It has been a pleasant experience working with everyone at Central Machines and the cap closer works well. We have closed over 23 million caps to date.

- Nick

Thank you so much for turning around those new upper punches which replaced the ones that were lost. We also appreciated the help getting them to us so we could run the mold. Your effort was much appreciated!!

- Dan

I appreciate the willingness to go beyond expectations!

- Larry
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The Art of Engineering: Automated Equipment Manufacturing Trends

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Industrial Automation Equipment: Transforming the Manufacturing Landscape

Industrial automation equipment uses control systems, such as computers and robots, to handle different processes and machinery. The revolution of industrial automation has profoundly impacted manufacturing by enhancing operational efficiency, reducing errors, and increasing production flexibility. This article explores how industrial automation equipment improves operational effectiveness, adapts to various industry needs, and reshapes manufacturing. Roles […]

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