Count On Tools, Inc. (COT), a leading provider of precision components and SMT spare parts, is pleased to announce that it has reduced pricing on the QWIKTRAY system from $699.00 to $499.00 each, with even lower prices on higher volumes. Thanks to further development of the manufacturing process and reduced materials costs, COT was able to provide significant cost savings on the new system. The new pricing took effect July 14th, 2017.

The QWIKTRAY platform was developed to provide low-cost, custom matrix trays for many types of electronic components. The QWIKTRAY platform allows surface mount components to be picked up in a repeatable method when tape-and-reel is not available and standard JEDEC trays do not exists. Customers no longer have to place these components by hand.

Utilizing the latest in machining and additive manufacturing technologies, QWIKTRAY will develop a custom pocket design matched to your component specifications and machine it into a finished matrix tray. QWIKTRAYs can be designed for almost any component, including QFP, BGA, hybrid, assemblies, sockets, pins, connectors, LEDs, switches, buttons, transformers and more.

Each QWIKTRAY is CNC machined to the specific configuration for your component and ships ready to load and install in the equipment. Each QWIKTRAY includes CAD drawings, containing pocket dimensions, first part location, spacing, and other programing details. QWIKTRAYs come standard in non-ESD black acrylic (ESD-safe and other materials are optional).

The QWIKTRAY program provides rapid turnaround on the design and production of any quantity of custom matrix trays. Standard lead time is 5-7 days with optional expedited service in as little as 24-48 hours (additional charges may apply). The system is designed for any application requirements, from prototype to high-volume processes. With the QWIKTRAY platform, there is one flat fee per tray with no minimum orders and no additional charges for design, programing, molds, setup, etc. Volume discounts also are available. 

Count On Tools, Inc. (COT), a leading provider of precision components and SMT spare parts, is pleased to announce that PB Swiss Tools has released a new version of its popular PICKTOOL set. The specially curved tip in the shape of a hook gives you a clear advantage. Whether positioning, probing or dismantling, handling is very easy with the PICKTOOL. Thanks to the specially curved and rounded tips, parts can be positioned, probed or disassembled, even in hard to reach places. The PICKTOOLS are particularly suitable for assembly, disassembly and cleaning work on motors, brakes, gearboxes, air conditioning systems, sealing elements and other small parts.

With more than 130 years of experience, PB Swiss Tools is a global leader of hand tools manufactured for use in the industrial marketplace, even for the most hazardous jobs. All PB Swiss Tools are 100 percent Swiss-made and come with an unlimited lifetime guarantee. Work with the best!

Count On Tools Inc. (COT), a leading provider of precision components and SMT spare parts, is pleased to announce that it now offers a complete line of nozzles for the Samsung – Hanwha Techwin EXCEN chip mounters. These nozzle designs enable highly accurate, repeatable, optimized chip placement. The expanded series of Samsung – Hanwha replacement nozzles for the EXCEN HS high-speed placement heads offers a high productivity, low-cost alternative to OEM nozzles. Most standard nozzles are available in a variety of materials, such as durable ceramics.

Count On Tools also provides custom engineered nozzle designs from the OEM as well as special nozzle designs for odd-form components (LEDs, connectors, pins, clips, grippers, etc.) based on customer and application specific requirements. There is no limit to our capabilities when it comes to automating your custom component processes; we make the nozzle to fit your application.

All of Count On Tools’ SMT nozzles and consumables are guaranteed to function properly with the original equipment. Every product manufactured by Count On Tools comes standard with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. If any customer is not completely satisfied with the performance or quality of a product, Count On Tools will replace it or offer a full refund.