Friday, October 11, 2013: Using machines instead of people to move PCBs during the assembly process not only results in higher productivity, but can also add up to significant cost reductions. By using board handling and transport systems, all PCB assemblers, regardless of size, can realise these benefits while maximising the automated capabilities of their inline equipment. Using SMEMA (Surface Mount Equipment Manufacturers Association) standards for machine-to-machine communication, players offer an extensive range of board handling systems like transporters, conveyors, buffers, loaders, unloaders, line dividers, combiners and more.
Model: Automatic loader/unloader, conveyors, Brand: YJ Link, Manufacturer: YJ Link Co Ltd, South Korea
Launched in January 2013, the YJ Link loader is used to push and stack PCBs inside the magazine to the next machine process, whereas the unloader unit pushes the PCB into the magazine from the previous process. The link conveyor and work tables are used to connect different machines in the SMT line process and to automatically transfer the PCB.
Key features
SMEMA interface
Touchscreen operation
Durable structure because of double-base plate
Buzzer, SMEMA interface and LED display
ESD cover, safe from dust particles
Dual-clamping system to prevent magazine warping
Customised manufacturing
Available in five variants for different PCB sizes
Single-lane and dual-lane PCB flow option
PCB damage prevention
Contact details: Paul Kim, sales manager, Ph: +82-53-5921723, tk_paul@yjlink.com, www.yjlink.com
India distributor: NMTronics India Pvt Ltd
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Model: VEGO dynamic loading (LSB 03), Brand: ASYS, Manufacturer: ASYS, Germany
Released in the market in December 2012, the VEGO Dynamic PCB DE Stacker Loading System (LSB 03) is used to load bare boards for printing or marking the SMT production lines. The PCB stack is manually loaded into the machine, and the individual PCBs are handed over to the downstream system on a transfer conveyor. What makes the new VEGO LSB 03 unique is the combination of new features that enable the processing of an expanded range of products without costly manual adjustments. Whether thin, thick, rigid, flexible, with or without breakouts, the new solution is suitable for all types of printed circuit boards (PCBs).
Key features
Graphical user interface
Product memory function
Processing of the stack from the top
No PCB length or thickness data required
Electrical width adjustment
Two-colour signal lamp (LED) and alarm horn
Small footprint
Contact details: Parvindar Singh, managing director, Singapore, Ph: +65-62808887, Mob: +65-97515989, psingh@asysgroup-asia.com, www.asys.de/
India distributors: American Tec, DVS India, EMST Marketing Pvt Ltd, Innotronics Technologies Pvt Ltd
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Model: VEGO compact handling unloading systems (BUL 03), Brand: ASYS, Manufacturer: ASYS, Germany
Launched in December 2012, this line unloader unloads PCBs from upstream and loads them into magazines. The magazine platform can accommodate more than one magazine. The integrated side shuttle distributes boards to the magazine. Once a PCB is loaded, the magazine platform will index to the next slot. The new solution is suitable for all types of PCBs, whether thin, thick, rigid, flexible, and with or without breakouts.
Key features
Light tower, single-stage with buzzer
Anti-static conveyor belts
SMEMA interface
Contact details: Parvindar Singh, managing director, Singapore, Ph: +65-62808887, Mob: +65-97515989, psingh@asysgroup-asia.com, www.asys.de/
India distributors: American Tec, DVS India, EMST Marketing Pvt Ltd, Innotronics Technologies Pvt Ltd
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Model: VEGO compact handling loading systems (BLO 03), Brand: ASYS, Manufacturer: ASYS, Germany
Launched in December 2012, this line loader loads PCBs from magazines into the line. The magazine platform can accommodate more than one magazine and cycles into the position. The system offers a unique way to pull out the PCBs from the magazines. The side shuttle aligns the PCB system, ensuring process stability and excellent durability.
Key features
Light tower, single-stage with buzzer
Anti-static conveyor belts
SMEMA interface
Contact details: Parvindar Singh, managing director, Singapore, Ph: +65-62808887, Mob: +65-97515989, psingh@asysgroup-asia.com, www.asys.de/
India distributors: American Tec, DVS India, EMST Marketing Pvt Ltd, Innotronics Technologies Pvt Ltd
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