Magazine Stations

Single-Magazine Loader & Unloader – Multi-Magazine Loader & Unloader (two to x magazines)
Dual-Magazine Unloader – Triple-Magazine Unloader (for separating good and bad parts)
Adaptable to all common magazine sizes
Optionally supports RFID-coded magazines – This enables job-specific setup changes across the entire line via smartControl
All magazine stations can be loaded and unloaded with AGV (MIR) (Up to two magazines per MIR) – automatic control via smartControl

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Highlights

Flexible

All standard magazine sizes can be adapted to the smart.e.connect magazine stations.

Integrated control functions

Thanks to the integrated microcontroller, smart.e.connect modules enable central control, networking, and communication functions, managed through smartControl 4.0.

Accessible user interface

The operation of the smart.e.connect modules is facilitated by smartTouch, a user-friendly graphical interface. It enables comfortable data input and displays status messages.

smartLoad Single Magazine

Cost-effective solution for line loading from a single magazine – suitable for small and medium batch sizes.

Front door for ergonomic loading and unloading of PCB magazines
Mechanical magazine clamping
Easy parameterization (start slot, end slot, and pitch) possible through manual input (touch panel) or automatically via the smartControl line control.
LED status display
Pusher telescopic cylinder (pneumatic or motorized)

smartLoad Multi Magazine

Innovative magazine station for high line autonomy

Easy adjustment of magazine capacity according to customer requirements (two to x).
The number of magazines can be adapted in the field at any time
4-fold magazine clamping
Easy parameterization (start slot, end slot, and pitch) possible through manual input (touch panel) or automatically via the smartControl line control
LED status display
Pusher telescopic cylinder (pneumatic or motorized)

smartLoad Dual & Triple Unloaders

Allows for the separation of good and bad parts

Dual magazine unloader: One magazine for good parts and one magazine for bad parts
Triple magazine unloader: Two magazines for good parts and one magazine for bad parts
Mechanical magazine clamping

FAQ

What are magazine stations in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing?

Magazine stations are specialized units or machines in the manufacturing industry that automatically load, unload, and handle components or products in magazines. They improve material flow, increase efficiency, and enable precise placement of parts. Magazine stations offer high throughput, minimize manual effort, and reduce the risk of damage. They are used in various industries such as electronics, automotive, and semiconductor manufacturing. Through integration with intelligent solutions, they are increasingly optimized and made more efficient.

What is a magazine loader?

A magazine loader is a type of magazine station used to automatically load components or products into a magazine. The magazine loader identifies and grasps the components or products, placing them precisely in the magazines. This enables a fast and reliable loading process.

What is a magazine unloader?

A magazine unloader is a magazine station designed to automatically unload components or products from a magazine. The magazine unloader identifies and grasps the components or products in the magazine, transferring them to the next step of the manufacturing process or to another processing unit.

What is a multi-magazine loader?

A multi-magazine loader is an advanced form of magazine loader capable of loading multiple magazines simultaneously. It allows for high throughput and flexibility, as it can place components or products in multiple magazines at the same time. This saves time and optimizes material flow in manufacturing.

What is a MIR robot?

A MIR robot (Mobile Industrial Robot) is an autonomous mobile robot used in electronics manufacturing to transport materials or products between different workstations or storage areas.

What are the benefits of using MIR robots in electronics manufacturing?

MIR robots optimize material flow, reduce manual transport effort, shorten production time, and increase efficiency. They offer flexibility, easy integration into existing manufacturing environments, and contribute to the automation of material transport.

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