PCB Handling

Destacker

Bare Board Loading Stations - Destacker 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.

Destacker

The DSL-50 is a (Drop Style) destacking PCB line loader that can hold up to 80 PCBs. This system provides an intelligent pathway between machines via SMEMA interface and uses several PLC timers to track PCB progress and machine sequence. Both "Load" and "Pass" modes are available. A hand crank is used to adjust rail width. Roller wheels and leveling feet allow for quick integration into the line.

Capabilities

Features & options

Programmable Logic Controller
Single drive conveyor (Load / Pass modes)
Adjustable for PCB thickness
Transport speed (180mm/sec fixed) - variable speed optional
Dual E-Stops (optional) and master On/Off switch
Automatic width adjust
Full safety cover enclosure with ESD safe windows
'Left to Right' process flow, front fixed rail (standard)
'Right to Left' process flow - front fixed rail (optional)
ESD grounding receptacle (optional) & audible alarm
Roller wheels allowing for easy movement
Powder coated vanity panels, 'PROMATION White' or 'Light Gray'
Conforms to SMEMA spec. 1.2 / NFPA 79
Includes two standard SMEMA cables
Questions

About the Destacker

What is the line interface of the Destacker?

Interface: SMEMA spec. 1.2 / NFPA 79. The full specification table for the Destacker is published on this page — we do not keep specs in PDFs or images.

How much does the Destacker 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 Destacker?

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 Destacker 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 Destacker, film the result, and return cycle times and joint quality alongside a quote. There is no cost and no obligation.

Is the Destacker SMEMA compatible?

Yes. SMEMA handshaking is standard across the PCB handling range, so the Destacker drops into an existing line alongside other manufacturers' printers, placement and reflow equipment without custom integration work.

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