PCB Handling

Inspection Conveyors

Inspection Conveyors

Considering the Inspection Conveyors?

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.

Inspection Conveyors

The WT Inspection conveyors transport PCBs on 3mm ESD edge belts for inspection or hand insertion of components prior to reflow or wave soldering. The system provides an intelligent pathway between machines / processes via SMEMA interface and uses PLC timers to monitor board progression. A hand crank adjusts rail width and retracts into the panel.

Capabilities

Features & options

ESD grounding receptacle (optional) and audible alarm
Overhead lighting with On/Off switch
Roller wheels for easy movement
Powder coated vanity panels in 'PROMATION White' or 'Light Gray'
Conforms to SMEMA spec. 1.2 / NFPA 79
Two standard SMEMA cables included
Semi-circle or straight front work surface (optional)
Adjustable rear parts tray (optional)
Automatic width adjustment (optional)
Jumper for non-SMEMA reflow (optional)
Programmable Logic Controller
Single and multi-belt drive configurations
Variable speed control
Check and Pass mode selector switch (foot pedal release)
Dual E-Stops (optional) and master On/Off switch
Retractable hand crank for width adjustment
Left to right or right to left process flow options
Rear fixed rail options available
Questions

About the Inspection Conveyors

What is the line interface of the Inspection Conveyors?

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

How much does the Inspection Conveyors 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 Inspection Conveyors?

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

Is the Inspection Conveyors SMEMA compatible?

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

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