Vacuum Loader
Bare Board Loading Stations - Vacuum Type
PCB handling equipment moves bare and populated boards between process steps — loading magazines, conveying, buffering, turning, inverting and unloading. It is the connective tissue of an SMT line: the machines that decide whether printers, placement and reflow run continuously or wait on an operator.
The VL-60 is a high capacity PCB line loader that can hold up to 160 PCBs. This vacuum lift system provides an intelligent pathway between machines via SMEMA interface and uses several PLC timers to track PCB progress and machine sequence. This fully enclosed system provides spacious, open access for PCB loading. Both "Load" and "Pass" modes are available. Individual ON~OFF valves are used for each vacuum cup allowing for easy use for lifting small to large PCBs. A hand crank is used to adjust rail width. Roller wheels and leveling feet allow for quick integration into the line.
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About the Vacuum Loader
What is the line interface of the Vacuum Loader?
Interface: SMEMA spec. 1.2 / NFPA 79. The full specification table for the Vacuum Loader is published on this page — we do not keep specs in PDFs or images.
How much does the Vacuum Loader cost?
Price depends on the configuration rather than the base machine — tooling, fixturing, feeders and options move it more than the model does. Tell us the part and the volume and we will send the range for a build that suits it, along with lead time from US stock.
What is the lead time on the Vacuum Loader?
PROMATION USA holds pcb handling in US stock, so a lead time is usually a delivery date rather than an ocean shipment. Configuration and testing happen here before the machine ships, and the engineers who set it up are the ones who support it afterwards.
Can we see the Vacuum Loader run our part before we buy?
Yes. Send us the board, the fluid or the fastener and our IPC-certified engineers will run it on the Vacuum Loader, film the result, and return cycle times and joint quality alongside a quote. There is no cost and no obligation.
Is the Vacuum Loader SMEMA compatible?
Yes. SMEMA handshaking is standard across the PCB handling range, so the Vacuum Loader drops into an existing line alongside other manufacturers' printers, placement and reflow equipment without custom integration work.
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