250-460 Compatible PCB Feeder - Fully Automatic SMT Board Feeder

I. Product Introduction
This SMT-250-460 compatible PCB feeder is a universal automatic PCB feeding device, featuring compatibility with both large and small feed frames. One machine can accommodate two commonly used feed frames, supporting PCB boards with widths from 50-460mm. The machine adopts a single-rail conveyor structure, equipped with a PLC intelligent control system and a stepper screw lifting method, ensuring precise and stable operation. It comes standard with an industry-standard SMEMA interface, allowing seamless integration with SMT and DIP production lines. Suitable for automatic board feeding at the front end of processes such as printing, placement, inspection, and packaging, it replaces manual board feeding, improves production line automation, and reduces production losses.

II. Equipment Parameters

Parameter Item, Technical Specifications

Equipment Model: OK-AL-250-460

Overall Dimensions: 1500*955*1300mm

Conveying Height: 900±30mm

Compatible Material Frames: 535*530*570mm, 355*320*563mm

Suitable PCBs: Width 50-460mm, Maximum 530mm

Power Supply: 220V/0.35KW

Conveying Direction: Left and right bidirectional selectable

Frame Change Time: Approx. 20 seconds

Frame Configuration: 1 working frame + 1 waiting frame

Working Air Pressure: 4-6 bar

Overall Weight: 150kg

Conveying Track: Single-rail structure

III. Core Features

Functional Highlights, Detailed Description

Compatible with dual frames, universal for both large and small frames, no need to change equipment, adaptable to multi-specification PCB production

Precise Drive Features: Stepper motor + ball screw lifting, multi-level adjustable lifting pitch.
Intelligent control: PLC + touchscreen operation, built-in fault diagnosis, convenient human-machine interaction.
Stable positioning: Three-point pneumatic clamping positioning, hand-cranked screw width adjustment, enhanced adaptability.
Safety protection: Sheet metal + aluminum alloy body, push-board protection to prevent PCB compression damage.
Standard communication: Built-in SMEMA interface, compatible with mainstream SMT production line equipment.

IV. Application Scenarios:
- SMT Placement Production Line: Placed at the front end of the solder paste printer, automatically conveys PCB materials, smoothly feeding them to the placement machine to complete the component placement process, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted operation.

DIP Component Assembly Production Line: Used in conjunction with the wave soldering front end, automatically feeding the circuit boards after component assembly, assisting in soldering operations, and improving the automation level of the component assembly line.

Inspection and Packaging Process: Can be placed at the front end of inspection equipment, automatically feeding boards to ICT, FCT testers, and packaging equipment, achieving fully automated flow of inspection and packaging processes.

Inspection and Packaging Process:

Can be placed at the front end of inspection equipment, automatically feeding boards to ICT, FCT testers, and packaging equipment, achieving fully automated flow of inspection and packaging processes.

1. General Features:

Industry-standard PCB loading machines typically feature automatic PCB feeding, frame storage, production line integration, and automatic frame changing. Their basic feeding logic, power supply, and air pressure parameters are industry-standard, resulting in similar basic stability.

2. Core Features:
- Dual-Frame Compatibility: Rarely seen in the market, this machine is compatible with both large and small frames, eliminating the need for equipment replacement and saving on procurement costs.

- Multi-Pitch Adjustment: Five adjustable lifting pitch settings accommodate PCBs of varying thicknesses and processes, offering far greater versatility than ordinary models.

- Damage-Proof Pushing: A dedicated pushing protection system prevents board breakage due to compression, reducing production scrap rates.

- Lightweight Design: Weighing only 150kg, the machine is compact and space-saving, allowing for flexible placement and relocation in workshops of all sizes.

This unit handles the automatic loading and unloading of PCBs in SMT lines. It cuts down on manual board handling, reduces the chance of ESD or mechanical damage, and keeps the line moving at a steady pace. Works with single and dual-lane conveyor setups.