PCB Loading & Unloading Equipment

What is PCB Loading and Unloading Equipment? 

A PCB loader is an automatic device that slides PCBs from the magazine onto the conveyor belt leading to the next machine in an assembly line. There are mainly two variants of PCB loaders; single-magazine loaders and multi-magazine loaders. Single magazine loaders load and unload one magazine at a time and are hence suitable for applications that do not require many magazines. Unlike a single magazine loader, a multi-magazine loader can hold many magazines at once, hence fitted in mass production facilities due to the need for speed and efficiency in the assembly process. 

PCB unloaders are fully automated devices meant for unloading PCBs after the processing cycle is complete. When the PCB is in position, it is picked up by the attached conveyor and with the help of a specially designed pusher, it is slid inside the cells of a magazine. In this way, the loaded magazine has been prepped and ready for the next unloading cycle. Just like loaders, PCB unloaders also have single-magazine and multi-magazine variants. The single magazine unloader is intended for low-volume applications and operates on one magazine at a time, while the multi-magazine unloader is capable of handling several magazines to meet larger production volumes. The importance of this equipment is to prevent disorganization during the process of PCB assembly enhancing the workflow throughout the manufacturing line. 

These loading and unloading Equipment are essential to the PCB production assemblies as it enhances the movements of the printed circuit boards during manufacturing operations. 

Key parameters of Loader and Unloader 

• Type: Type of equipment – can be loader or unloader.  
• Conveyor direction: Represents the direction of conveyor movement. 
• PCB size: This represents the minimum and maximum PCB size that can be handled by the PCB loader/unloader. 
• Conveyor height: Represents the height of the conveyor from the ground floor. It is measured in mm. 
• Air supply: It Represents the pressure of supplied air and is represented in Bar. Usually, the supplied air pressure range is 4-6 Bar. 
• Max. weight loading: Represents the maximum weight that can be handled by the machine. It is represented in Kg. 

PCB Directory has listed PCB loading and unloading equipment from the leading manufacturers in the industry and made it easy for you to find these machines based on your requirements. You can specify the type, PCB sizes, and other parameters to find equipment that meets your requirements. You can also view equipment specifications, download spec sheets, and get quotes. Quotes requested are routed to the manufacturers.