Machine Profile
- Small platform single head inline interconnect inserter
- High volume production
- 5 strokes per second (see Board Handling & Tooling)
- Floor space: 1.10 m × 1.78 m each machine
The catalog introduces the Model PLT-501 as a small platform single head inline interconnect inserter for terminal, pin, and molded connector attachment. Combined with the charted inline machine data on this page, the brochure emphasizes Windows-based controls, optical vision, and a broad insertion applicator range in a compact inline format.
| Production Type | High volume production |
|---|---|
| Machine Type | Small platform single head inline interconnect inserter |
| Drive Method | Servo motor driven |
| Insertion Speed | 5 pins per second (standard) |
| Reference Top-View Floor Space | 3.30 m × 1.78 m |
| Floor Space | 1.10 m × 1.78 m each machine |
| Standalone | Available on request |
| Inline (SMEMA Compatible) | Included |
| Standalone Insert Area | Available on request |
| Inline Conveyor PCB Size | MAX 305mm (L) × 305mm (W) |
| Attachment Types | Terminal, pin, and molded connector attachment |
| Force-Monitoring | Optional |
| PCB Thickness Measurement | Optional |
| MES | Standard Software Feature |
| Complete Traceability by 2D Data Matrix | Optional |
| Network Compatibility | |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Czech, Mandarin, French, and Russian |
| Benchmark Pin Angularity | <0.7° |
| MCA/MSA | Available on request |
| Installation & Training | Included |
| Air | 90 PSI (kPa 552) Clean 7.5 SCFM |
| Power | 200-240V Single Phase 50/60 Hz, 25A |
| PCB Registration Option | Included |
|---|---|
| Insert Area | 305mm (12 in) L × 305mm (12 in) W |
| Above / Below PCB Clearance | 25mm (35mm option) |
| Standard Stroke Delivery Tooling | Up to 25mm total pin length |
| Long Stroke Delivery Tooling | Over 25mm total pin length above and below the PCB (standard) Optional: 50mm above and below |
| Quick Change Tooling | Optional |
| Quick Change Feeder | Optional |
| Quick Change PCB Support | Optional |
| Lower Board Support Anvil | Servo driven |
| Fixed Tooling | Available on request |
| Pneumatic Anvil | Available on request |
| Servo Anvil | Included |
| Rotary Anvil | Included |
| Bi-Directional Rotary Table | Standard (90 degree rotation increments) Optional degrees available on request |
| Dual Pin Option | 36,000 CPH, dual-pin single-stroke 10 pins per second / 2.54mm or 2.2mm PCB pitch |
| Applicator Speeds | 18,000 CPH and 9,000 CPH available |
| Available Applicators | Terminal, pins, sockets, eyelets, standoffs, compliant lead / press fit, large molded connectors, odd form insertion |
| Pin Range | Available on request |
| Terminal Range | Available on request |
| Windows Interface / Presentation | Included |
|---|---|
| Vision & Programming | Optical vision; CAD data driven / compatible; self-teach programming |
| Editor & Diagnostics | Excel compatible; full screen editor; extensive diagnostics |
| Security & Material Monitoring | Multi-level password security; material splice detection; end of material notice |
| Aspirators & Feed Control | Aspirators at feed / cut / shear points; mechanical control of material payoff |
| Process Sensing | Insertion lead sense; part in tooling sensors; automatic material feed by lead sense |
| Correction & Inspection | Optical insertion hole correction; auto repair component present inspect |
| Reports & Maintenance | SPC fault reports; machine utilization reports; productivity reports; preventive maintenance alert |
| Controller Platform | Intel PC controller; Motorola digital servo positioning; Opto-22 I/O |
| Motion & Sensors | Yaskawa brushless servo motors and amplifiers; Kuroda ball screws; THK linear ways; Keyence and Omron sensors; Oriental motors; SMC pneumatics |
| On-Board Help | Machine manual / help files on-board |
| Available Options | Brushless servo-driven clinch anvil; PCB thickness measurement with servo applicators; CE package; adjustable batch work board holder; operator light curtain; LAN connection; bar code product changeover |
Send your PCB size range, attachment type, and footprint constraints. We can review whether the PLT-501 fits your compact inline interconnect application.