From: [log in to unmask] Path: plnews!super.zippo.com!nntp.kreonet.re.kr!newsfeed.dacom.co.kr!infeed1 .internetmci.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!supernews.com!Supernews69!no t-for-mail From: mjsrnec <[log in to unmask]> Newsgroups: alt.electronics.manufacture.circuitboard Subject: Slide Lines or Conveyors?? Date: Wed, 23 Jul 1997 12:16:18 -0600 Organization: All USENET -- http://www.Supernews.com Lines: 15 Message-ID: <[log in to unmask]> NNTP-Posting-Host: [log in to unmask] Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.01 [en] (WinNT; I) X-Priority: 3 (Normal) Xref: plnews alt.electronics.manufacture.circuitboard:1511 We have a medium volume ( 500-1000 board/day) high-mix (15-20 different styles/day) PCB assembly line that we are looking to upgrade. Trying to decide between "Slide" rail style (non-motorized) or edge-belt/roller configurations. Both for assembly stations and for wave solder machine loaders. We run fairly heavy (3-8 lbs each) assemblies, most without pallets. Any experiences would be appreciated. Equipment Mfgrs, thru-put increase info etc . . . Thanks for the help! NOTE : For direct replies remove the SPAM and BE_GONE from the reply address. ................................................................................ Thank you, Keith Birchfield