FPC Magnetic Carriers

 

Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC), also known as flex circuits, are circuit boards that are bendable, or has a portion that can be bent. Because of its soft, bendable nature, FPCs are often difficult to position or align during printing, patching and furnace.

To make it easier to handle, FPC magnetic carriers are used to hold the FPC in place during processing. A magnetic carrier comprises a magnetic carrier and a magnetic plate, both of which can be stuck together to hold the flexible circuit board in place. The magnetic plate has cut-outs on its surface to expose parts of the circuit board for processing, which can be customised to according to the design of the FPC. 

A bakelite alignment base can be added to aid in the positioning of the magnetic carrier and magnetic plate and to prevent misalignment.

Alignment Base	Magnetic Carrier
Metal Mask	Completed Assembly

Benefits of FPC Magnetic Carriers:

	Prevents deformation of FPC during processing
	Able to withstand high temperatures
	Solder flow is reduced during FPC reflow
	Simple and easy to operate

Material:

• Alignment base: Bakelite
• Magnet Carrier: Aluminium
• Magnet Plate/Template: Stainless steel

ADVANTAGES OF TOKIMEKU'S FPC MAGNETIC CARRIER

Our FPC Magnetic Carriers are highly customisable to suit your production line. Customers can request for a magnetic carrier with or without the Bakelite alignment base. Reach out to our friendly sales staff here!

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