How to Choose the Right ESD Rack and Tray for Your PCB Components

One of the main challenges of any PCB manufacturing company is to increase yields and one of the commonly overlooked areas is the ESD transportation method. It can be frustrating to have the boards successfully go through the entire manufacturing process just for there to be mishandling of the finished product at the end of the line, resulting in lower production yields.

There are many options to solve this problem with a wide array of costs, but which will cause the least amount of damage to PCB boards as they are moved across the factory floor and increase overall yield?

You are probably spending a great deal of time figuring out how to increase production yields and you are finding your ESD transportation method is the weak link. This guide makes it easy to learn about your ESD Rack and Tray options.

Chart Definitions:

• Volume = the total number of PCB’s in process (WHIP) at any given time.
• Component Placement = connectors or any components placed on edge of PCB’s.
• PCB Size = length, width and height.
• Transportation = how PCB’s are being moved within the production facility.
• SMT Automation = SMT Equipment such as Pick and Place

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At SMT Supplies, we believe that if done right, designing the right ESD solution can be both lower defect rates and be affordable.

Here is how we help our PCB Board customers choose the right solution:

1. Understand Your Budget: Just like buying a car, there is a solution for just about every budget.  We need to understand your budget constraints while we design the right solution for you.
2. Design a Solution: The most expensive solution might not be the right solution for your situation.  We work with you to understand YOUR plant handling, storage and transportation process and design the right PCB board transportation equipment.
3. Increased Yields: With the right PCB transportation equipment in place and increased yields, you can move onto improving the next bottleneck in your manufacturing process.

To schedule a free ESD solutions consultation, contact us.