It installed on the PCB magazine rack, companies can quickly identify which card guides should be skipped as they prevent boards from being inserted. This allows for faster set-up times for the production run and swift manual loading and unloading of the boards during assembly, reflow, rework, inspection and more.
To use a universal stop clip for a PCB magazine rack, you will need to first identify the correct location for the clip on the magazine rack. This may be indicated by markings or guides on the rack itself, or you may need to refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for placement.
Once you have identified the correct location, you can install the stop clip by following these steps:
Hold the stop clip with the open end facing upward.
Position the clip over the designated location on the magazine rack, making sure that the clip is oriented correctly and the open end is aligned with the edge of the rack.
Press down on the clip until it snaps into place.
Once the clip is installed, you can use it to block certain card guides from being used by simply sliding the clip over the desired guide. This will prevent PCBs from being inserted into that guide, allowing you to skip it during the production process.
