SmartTray™ System

Designed to maximize productivity by accelerating throughput, minimizing PCB handling damage and providing superior ESD protection. The 18″ x 26″ footprint handles multiple-sized boards. The ESD-safe SmartTray facilitates efficient tracking of work-in-process and fi nished goods with the use of bar code technology. Molded from Metrostat,™ a material offering premium ESD protection, the SmartTray fits all Metro tray cart systems as well as all competitive bottom-loaded models, and most tray based cart systems in today’s marketplace. Put the SmartTray advantage to work for you!

Benefits:
• Trays & tray contents can be tracked throughout
manufacturing/assembly process.
• Trays & tray contents can be scanned while
in cart, as opposed to scanning each item
individually.
• Trays & tray contents can be sorted & categorized
according to product type, application, or
dedicated to a specifi c production line.
• Trays can be suspended in cart for optimum
ergonomic access.
• Offers permanent ESD protection for sensitive
electronics parts.
• SmartTrays can be used with all bottom-load tray
cart designs, Metro and non-Metro models, as
well as conveyor systems.
• Carts can be sorted & categorized according to
product type, application, or specifi c production
line.

The Metro SmartTray ™ System provides a flexible PCB-handling solution, serves to minimize handling damage during assembly, and facilitates more efficient tracking of work-in-process during production.

• The first ever ESD-safe tray designed specifically for electronics production applications
• The first tray to be made from Metrostat™, a material offering optimal ESD characteristics
• The first tray to incorporate bar-coding and color-coding capabilities
• The first tray design to incorporate detents that interact with the SmartTray cart to provide optimum ergonomic access to tray contents
• The first tray-handling cart to offer color-coding capabilities, designed to support a lean manufacturing environment
• SmartTrays measure 18″x26″, an industry footprint standard, and have been designed specifically to meet the needs of the electronics production industry. SmartTrays are available with either a premium, rubber inlay that can be used for soldering applications, or an economy, vinyl inlay that provides a soft, non-skid surface.
• SmartTrays are compatible with all tray cart systems currently available in the marketplace, as well as conveyor-based systems.

Download Specifications for SmartTray Systems ( 187kb)

(Chart below shows other size variations available, please call for pricing!)

SmartTray Carts Only:  with shelves, posts, slides, handles, and stop bars, all ESD safe with Chrome Plated finish.  5” (127mm) stem/swivel vibration suppression casters; two brake, two swivel

Note:  HCBNT20M and HCBNTCS20M are each load rated at 25lbs per level, 500lbs per cart.  HCBNTC30M is load rated at 20lbs per level, 600lbs per cart.

Note:  Each cart comes with 4 casters, a grounding cable, 2 push handles (except HCBNTC30M), and 2 stop bars.