High-speed transitions can make thin PCB or FPC panels slip, chatter, or shift off-center. The 25 Coated Wheel Disc AR101 uses a compliant rubber/PU coating to grip the board gently while absorbing vibration from conveyor chains and flipper mechanisms.
Core Advantages: Non-marring rubber/PU coating, shock absorption, high-friction grip, reinforced plastic core, and noise reduction.
Selection Recommendations: Match the Shore hardness, bore diameter, wheel width, and coating material to board weight, clamping pressure, and cleanroom or anti-static requirements.
Applications: PCB, FPC, and LCD conveyor chains, automated flippers, positioning stations, etching machines, developers, surface finishing equipment, and black-hole lines.
Stable Operation Guarantee: Helps reduce micro-slippage, copper surface scratches, board drift, conveyor chatter, and downtime caused by stuck or misaligned panels.
Eliminate Vibration and Slippage in High-Speed PCB Conveyance. Mechanical vibration is a silent killer in precision wet-process lines, often leading to inconsistent registration and physical surface damage. The 25 Coated Wheel Disc AR101 addresses this by providing a high-friction, compliant interface that securely grips the board without marring the surface. By dampening harmonic oscillations and preventing micro-slippage during high-speed transitions, this wheel disc ensures that your panels remain locked in the center-line, drastically reducing rework rates and minimizing wear on both the substrate edges and your primary conveyor drivetrain.
Engineered for Resilience and Grip
· Vibration Dampening: The specialized elastomeric coating acts as a shock absorber, neutralizing high-frequency vibrations that disrupt delicate etching and plating processes.
· Non-Marring Surface: Designed to provide maximum traction while remaining chemically inert, protecting sensitive FPC and rigid-flex surfaces from mechanical pressure marks.
· High-Strength Core: Reinforced thermoplastic inner hubs prevent deformation under heavy load, ensuring long-term dimensional stability in variable temperature environments.
Tailored Performance for Specific Line Demands
· Variable Shore Hardness: Custom durometer ratings available to match specific board weights and clamping pressures.
· Material Selection: Options for PU or specialized anti-static rubber coatings to meet unique cleanroom or conductivity requirements.
· Precision Tolerance: Bore diameter and width profiles can be modified for seamless integration into existing conveyor chain architectures.
These components are essential for high-performance PCB, FPC, and LCD manufacturing equipment where stability is paramount. They are specifically deployed in conveyor chain systems, automated flippers, and board-positioning stations found in horizontal wet-process lines. By providing reliable tension and consistent transport, they optimize the performance of critical modules such as high-speed etching machines, precision developers, and surface finishing equipment. Whether integrated into a standard board cleaner or an advanced black-hole metallization line, these discs maintain the structural integrity of the conveyance process, ensuring that panels transit through complex chemical baths without drift or mechanical failure.
In horizontal etching and developing lines, the primary challenge is maintaining speed consistency while avoiding board displacement. The AR101 wheel disc provides a reliable, high-friction contact point that prevents board misalignment during chemical impingement. By eliminating the chatter caused by standard hard-surface pulleys, it reduces the risk of microscopic scratches on the copper surface, ensuring higher yields for fine-line geometry. The ROI is immediate: fewer stuck boards, lower maintenance overhead, and a significant decrease in conveyor-related mechanical downtime.
In automated stacking and transfer mechanisms, these discs excel at dampening the impact of sudden directional changes. When a board is flipped or diverted, the rubberized coating absorbs the kinetic energy that would otherwise lead to surface impact damage. This is critical for thin-core materials and flexible circuits where board rigidity is low. By preserving the pristine condition of the copper, you reduce the reliance on chemical cleaning cycles, further extending your bath life and reducing overall process chemical consumption.
| Parameter | Industrial Specification |
| Model Number | AR101 |
| Material | High-Strength Plastic Core with Rubber/PU Coating |
| Size | 25*Φ8 × 30L × 4W |
| Function | Shock Absorption, Anti-Slip, Noise Reduction |
| Point of Use | Conveyor Chains, Flippers, Positioning Mechanisms |
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