Components come together for ESD sensitive duties

A range of components are designed for constructing ESD-sensitive manufacturing and test equipment, and electronics based workstation applications.

MiniTec UK, the Basingstoke based manufacturer of machine framing systems has developed a range of components for ESD sensitive manufacturing and test equipment, and electronics based workstation applications The special components, based on MiniTec's aluminium profile system with the unique and rapid assembly Powerlock-N fastener, have durable and scratchproof epoxy coatings providing complete external electrical insulation.

The profiles form complete machine and workstation frames in conjunction with special conductive connecting elements.

Both elements and insulated profiles enable the frames complete electrical conductivity which is fundamentally important for ESD compliance.

The system also removes the need for cumbersome earth cabling or additional assembly costs being incurred.

Furthermore, complete equipotential bonding of the machine frame is assured throughout the life of the equipment with no maintenance.

MiniTec UK supplies a complete design and manufacturing service for ESD compliant machine frames and workstations with the system being used extensively in manufacturing and assembly areas throughout a wide range of application areas including medical and consumer electronics, semiconductor assembly, solar panel manufacture and specialist research applications.

MiniTec's machine building system with its unique Powerlock fastening system is well proven for rapid assembly; a single-sized fastener design connects all profile sizes with no specific preparation, pre-machining or special tools required.

The comprehensive range suits an endless choice of frame and workstation configurations together with a wide selection of ancillary components including positioners, sensors, safety fence parts, doors, wheels and guards.

The range is aimed at the cost effective design and fabrication of complete machine systems and workstations for production and test, materials handling and automated manufacturing.

Specifying MiniTec's machine building system for machine frames and workstations is simplified with a choice of hard copy or PDF catalogues, an on-line e-catalogue, ICAD software for AutoCAD and CADmenu for other systems, or with the unique web-based i-CAD interactive software that allows customers to view, examine and download 2D or 3D, CAD files for each component in the range and produce complete parts lists for simplified ordering.

MiniTec's CAD software options are the envy of the building profile industry, combining graphical displays of system components with itemised category lists and indexed sections for all MiniTec machine building products.

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