StripFeeder Precision Plate allows customers to run high-capacity lanes of micro-components, such as 0201s, 01005s and 03015s in 4mm or 8mm tape (paper or emboss), on a single plate. Features machined lanes based on industry tape standards to hold tape in place during pick-and-place. With additional support underneath tape, microscopic components do not see violent movement. Ball detents located on one end of the rail hold the tape in place by the sprocket hole for part registration and repeatable pick-and-place applications. Is custom made with stock sizes available in common JEDEC and OEM tray sizes. Is designed to run all 8mm lanes, all 4mm lanes, or a combination of the two. Is compatible with most SMT equipment.

Count On Tools, www.cotinc.com

FX-942UV automated optical inspection (ACI) system inspects conformal coatings for quality, consistency and thickness under UV lighting with the use of proprietary inspection algorithms.

Aqua Rose aqueous batch cleaner/tester is designed to combine operation of precision cleaning of electronic modules and ionic cleanliness verification in one automatic step. Cleanliness measuring algorithm uses resistance of solvent extract test methodology laid out in IPC TM-650. Every batch cleaned can be programmed with an automatic Rose test of 1 to 10 min., following the final DI rinse and before the drying operation. Features include stainless cabinet and process chamber, viewing window and lighted process chamber, touch screen operation and programming, password protection, high energy cleaning and rinsing jets, rinse purity pass/fail and built-in process data logging to USB. Comes with newly designed dryer with three rotating drying manifolds. Is based on AquaTherm batch cleaner design.

Austin American Technology, http://www.aat-corp.com/aqua-rose-batch-cleaners

StripFeeder Lightweight Rails reduce carrier tray weight by 40-50%. Are available in 0.25" (6mm), 0.50" (12mm), 0.75" (19mm), and 1.125" (28mm) pocket depths. Align with pin locaters and lock down with magnets. Feature mechanical lock-spring to hold tape in place by the sprocket hole for part registration and repeatable pick-and-place applications. Hold components securely in the machined tracks. Can remove rails to accommodate larger components up to 120mm tape width.

Count On Tools, www.cotinc.com