#Industry News
Marking and manufacture of electronics
Labeling components uniquely
Electronic components in general and printed circuit boards (PCB) in particular are widely identified using very small labels, with imprinted codes detected by automatic machines. Spaces to apply labels are limited on PCB, so low tolerance labeling systems are required. HERMES Q devices are capable of applying labels as small as 4 x 4 mm.
They also provide high flexibility. To apply printed labels, a HERMES Q print unit can be combined with different applicators. Stroke applicators 4114 and 4414 have proven to be effective with electronic components. Printed labels are picked up by a pad module. Stroke cylinders power the pad move to its target position and apply the labels. On a 4414 applicator, labels can be spotted exactly in directions x and y. If operations change, the applicator can be replaced easily.
