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What Is PCB Racks, Holders Ands Trays
What Is PCB Racks, Holders Ands Trays
components that require proper handling and storage. PCB racks, holders
and trays are specifically designed to organize, protect and secure PCBs
the right racking and storage solutions can safeguard PCBs against
Table of Contents
PCB Racks
PCB racks provide slots or open spaces to hold multiple PCBs vertically in
an organized manner. They allow easy insertion and removal of boards for
access.
Rack Construction
Rack Types
Open frame racks – basic racks with open slots to insert PCBs
protect boards
Key Benefits
Applications
PCB Holders
damage.
Holder Construction
Holder Types
Pogo pin holders – provides electrical test contact with pogo pins
Key Benefits
Applications
In-circuit testing
Burn-in testing
PCB Trays
PCB trays provide flat protective carriers to hold PCBs horizontally without
bending or warping the boards. They are used for storage, transport and
PCB processing.
Tray Construction
Tray Types
Key Benefits
Applications
Specifications
Key specifications to consider when selecting PCB racks, holders and trays:
Material
PCB Capacity
ESD Protection
Temperature Rating
Physical Dimensions
Selection Criteria
Consider the following factors when selecting the optimal PCB racks,
Physical Conditions
ESD Safeguarding
Budget
benefits:
abrasion.
external RF interference.
What are some tips for using PCB racks and trays?
Determine number of boards and production rate. Allow space for future
required slot pitch and quantity. List special needs like ESD protection.
defects. Replace racks showing signs of wear. Review ESD protection and
grounding.
Conclusion
PCB racks, holders and trays are critical investments to protect delicate
key types, specs and selection criteria to choose optimal solutions that
workflow, productivity and first pass yields when dealing with large
volumes of PCBs. They reduce costly board damage and ESD events. With
careful selection using the principles outlined here, you can implement
racks and storage that increase throughput, lower costs and deliver higher
quality boards.
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