Technical Reference Manual-XPM3m Revision Date: August 2014
CONVEYOR
CONVEYOR TYPES
This Section describes the three types of conveyor transport systems available on the Vitronics Soltec Reflow
Ovens. They are:
1) Edge Rail Conveyor System,
2) Mesh Belt Conveyor System,
3) Combination Conveyor System.
4) Edge Rail with XCS Board Support System
The Mesh Belt conveyor system is standard on most Vitronics Soltec Reflow Ovens. By special order, Ovens may
have only the Edge/Rail or Combination Edge Rail / Belt Conveyor System’
The description of all three follow:
EDGE / RAIL CONVEYOR SYSTEM
The edge / rail conveyor system (shown below) permits single or double sided surface mount printed circuit boards
to be processed through the oven. The standard chain conveyor carries circuit boards on 0.185 inch (4.75mm) long
pins extending from the chains. This conveyor system provides a convenient interface to other equipment in the
production line. Some Ovens have two sets of rails and chains (Dual Rail) for the processing of two PCBs at the
same time.
ADJUSTMENT LEAD SCREWS
PROCESS TUNNEL
Edge Conveyor Rails
Edge / rail conveyor system.