Product Overview

The Dual Magazine PCB Unloader SLD-3 runs two collection magazines side by side. While one magazine is filling with finished boards, the operator can remove the full magazine and insert an empty one on the other side — without pausing the production line. This eliminates the brief line stop that occurs with single-magazine unloaders when a magazine swap is needed.

For high-volume production lines where even a 30-second magazine swap causes measurable throughput loss, the SLD-3 is the right choice. It effectively doubles the time between operator interventions compared to a single-magazine unloader, and ensures that board collection never becomes the bottleneck in the line.

Key Highlights

• Dual magazine operation — two magazines run in parallel for uninterrupted collection
• No line stops for magazine swaps — swap one magazine while the other continues filling
• Double collection capacity — significantly reduces operator intervention frequency
• SMEMA compatible — integrates with any standard SMT line equipment
• Adjustable rail width — accommodates a range of PCB widths
• Automatic magazine switching — seamlessly switches to the second magazine when the first is full

Best For

• High-volume SMT lines where magazine swap downtime is unacceptable
• Lines running continuous shifts with minimal operator intervention
• Productions where throughput loss from single-magazine swaps is measurable
• Standard board sizes up to 460x460mm

How It Compares

• vs Inline/Side Exit Unloader: Single-magazine unloaders require a brief line stop to swap magazines. The SLD-3 eliminates this by running two magazines in parallel.
• vs OK/NG Unloader: Dual magazine collects all boards into two magazines for capacity; OK/NG unloader sorts boards into pass and fail lanes based on inspection results.
• vs Auto-Top Unloader: Dual magazine uses side-by-side magazines; auto-top stacks boards upward for a smaller footprint with high capacity.