Change the Flow Direction of a PCB Assembly Line

The Manncorp Turning Conveyor (BR460W-ST) is designed to turn boards 90° or 180° in L-shaped or T-shaped production lines, providing extreme flexibility for the factory floorplan.

Boards can enter the Turning Conveyor from openings in the left, right, or rear of the unit, allowing it to be oriented in the production line as the manufacturing process and equipment layout dictate.

The conveyor turntable inside the unit is driven in the X, Y, and θ axes so that the PCB can be rotated and then transferred to conveyors running perpendicular to the section of the conveyor from which the PCB came. Full rotation in the θ axis allows boards to be turned a full 180° if necessary to suit PCB orientation requirements of other downstream operations, whether in-line or on perpendicular conveyors.

Divert NG Boards While Passed Boards Continue On

A pass-through function provides flexibility for diverting NG boards to another section of the line, such as an inspection conveyor or magazine unloader, while allowing OK boards to continue to the next process.

The BR460W-ST Turning Conveyor can also serve as a buffer between adjacent systems. A pass-through function provides flexibility for diverting NG boards to another section of the line, such as an inspection conveyor or magazine unloader, while allowing OK boards to continue to the next process.