PCB Flipper and Inverter

What is a PCB flipper and inverter?

A PCB flipper is a machine that turns a printed circuit board (PCB) 180 degrees during the assembly process. This is mostly useful in the assembly of double-sided PCBs which requires flipping the board to integrate various components on both sides of the board. The flipper moves much more smoothly and accurately in comparison to manual flipping of boards, hence making it ideal for fragile PCBs. PCB flippers usually come with PLC-controlled models and are usually provided with touch screens for easy activation; most of them have options that can be readily modified according to the requirement of the user, such as enabling pass-through mode or by-pass mode according to the specific configurations of the production line.

A PCB inverter also flips the PCB by 180 degrees but is used primarily for higher or more complex production systems. The inverter can hold a higher volume of boards compared to a flipper and precisely rotates each board to make double-sided assembly lines smoother. These inverters are usually SMEMA-compliant and CE-certified, ensuring compatibility with other production equipment and adherence to safety standards. The inverter’s design sometimes includes various features for stability and balance during the flipping process, which helps minimize risks to the PCBs while boosting overall production efficiency. 

Key specs of PCB flipper/inverter machines: 

• Type: Represents the type of PCB board handling equipment – whether flipper or inverter 
• PCB size: Represents the minimum and maximum PCB size that can be handled by the PCB flipper/inverter. 
• PCB thickness: Represents the PCB board thickness (in mm) that can be handled by the machine. 
• PCB direction: Represents the PCB movement direction that can be supported by the machine. It can be left-to-right or right-to-left. 
• Air supply: It refers to the pressure of the air supply required by the machine to operate various mechanical and pneumatic parts and is represented in Bar. Typically, the supplied air pressure range is 4-6 Bar.

PCB Directory has listed PCB flippers and inverters from the leading manufacturers in the industry and made it easy for users to find these machines based on their requirements. You can specify the type and direction to find equipment that meets your requirements. You can also view machine specifications, download the spec sheet, and get a quote. Quotes requested are routed to the manufacturers.

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