Nordson Electronics Solutions introduces its PD Series Plasma Deposition Systems family, which uses plasma polymerization to deposit thin films uniformly during precision manufacturing and assembly processes to change the surface characteristics of a substrate. Plasma deposition can be used for applications in a wide range of industries, including medical, life sciences, industrial, semiconductor, MEMS, plastics, and electronics.

The PD Series for plasma deposition uses a gas vapor or heated liquid monomer vapor delivery system to deposit coatings that can reduce, and in certain cases eliminate, tackiness, provide a tie layer, make surfaces more slippery or resistant to corrosion, act as a drug enhancement or inhibition agent in life sciences applications, and change desired surfaces from hydrophobic to hydrophilic or vice versa. Polymers can be directly attached to a desired surface while the chains are growing, which reduces the steps necessary for other coating processes such as grafting. This is very useful for pinhole-free coatings of 100 picometers to 1 micrometer thickness with solvent insoluble polymers.

Key Features

• Low-temperature processing because plasma energy is the catalyst for film growth.

• Plasma deposition is uniform and applies coatings evenly over curved or varied-level surfaces.
• Precise control of film thickness.
• Eliminates wet chemistry. Because polymers are deposited directly from the monomer, there are no waste streams due to wet chemical synthesis or solvents.
• Exhibits similar properties to those created via standard chemical polymerization techniques.
• Can be used in multiple steps during device manufacture: pre-treat the surface, deposit material, and apply functionalized polymer films.

Bare Board Loader With Pass Through Mode is used for loading of bare PCBs to the production line.

Key Features

• Surrounded with covers to provide highest level of safety
• Top safety cover can be opened for easy access to hardware during maintenance
• User friendly ‘soft touch’ LED membrane control panel
• Adjustable suction positions provide better grips of PCBs
• Smooth and parallel width adjustment
• Small machine footprint

The Multi Function Cage-type Buffer offers multiple functions, making it adaptable to diverse manufacturing environments. It efficiently manages product flow, optimizes space utilization, and minimizes the risk of damage during transit. The buffer system’s intelligent control system ensures smooth and synchronized operations, reducing bottlenecks and enhancing overall productivity.

Key Features

• User friendly ‘soft touch’ LED membrane control panel
• First In First Out (FIFO), Last In First Out (LIFO) and pass through operating modes
• Flexible repositioning of ‘fingers’ (support bars) to accommodate jagged edge PCBs
• Durable rollers as conveying medium (no replacement of belts needed)
• Fast, smooth and precise indexing (frequency inverter controller)
• Threshold system provided
• Smooth and parallel width adjustment (leadscrew)
• Small machine footprint
• SMEMA compatible

Faulty boards can be lifted up for visual inspection without interrupting the PCBs flow.

Key Features

• User friendly ‘soft touch’ LED membrane control panel
• Includes ‘reject’, ‘inspect’ and ‘pass through‘ modes
• Modular design
• Stability enhanced by ‘robust design’
• Ergonomically designed arm rest
• Smooth and parallel width adjustment
• Different lengths available upon request
• Variable speed control
• SMEMA compatible
• Patented (SG Patent No.: 91261)

This unit is used when a passage way is required in a production line (fully automatic).

Key Features

• User friendly ‘soft touch’ LED membrane control panel
• Passage way ‘Normally Closed’ (745 mm)
• Swift and smooth retraction/extension of conveyor (frequency inverter controller)
• Additional built-in buffer zone
• Safety sensor installed to enhance safety
• Smooth and parallel width adjustment (leadscrew)
• SMEMA compatible