Speed Up Metal Dome Placement with the Dart
The Dart™ Dome Placement Pen is a handheld device for the manual placement of metal domes. Its patented design enables the user to point at the target, click the button, and place a metal dome – then move directly to the next target without having to reload or pick domes individually.
The Dart dispenses a single dome every time, which eliminates quality errors associated with “double doming”. The result is a streamlined process of continuous dome placement, increased labor efficiency, and fast, accurate dome placement. The Dart can be used to position metal domes on various surfaces such as printed circuit boards, flex circuits, and membranes. It also allows you to dispense multiple domes on a single location if “stacking” is required.
Features:
- Portable
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Semi-automatic
- Mechanically operated (requires no utilities)
The Dart comes complete with a pen head, cartridge plunger, docking station, and user’s manual. Pre-loaded cartridges are sold separately.
Benefits Include:
- Increased labor efficiency
- No double doming
- Places domes feet-down or feet-up
- Fast, reliable, precise production
How it Works
The Dart uses a cartridge pre-loaded with domes that attaches to the DartTM pen head, which is spring-loaded to ensure proper dispensing. To operate, the user simply points the head of the unit over the target area and presses the button to place the dome in the desired position.
Note: Model numbers ending in U or D indicate whether the Dart can dispense domes feet up or feet down. Custom options are available, model numbers will vary. Please check the cartridge label for dome orientation.
| D4140-525 | Dispenses these 14mm Metal Domes | F14400 BL14400 F14700 FD14700 BL14700 | Custom Forces Can Be Created |
| D4120-450 | Dispenses these 12mm Metal Domes | F12200 FD12200 F12270 BL12280 F12340 FD12340 BL12340 U12390 F12450 FD12450 BL12450 | Custom Forces Can Be Created |
| D4100-365 | Dispenses these 10mm Metal Domes | F10200 F10260 F10340 FD10340 F10450 | Custom Forces Can Be Created |
| D4085-310 | Dispenses these 8.5mm Metal Domes | F08150 F08210 F08260 FD08260 UD08290 FD08320 F08400 | Custom Forces Can Be Created |
| D4070-260 | Dispenses these 7mm Metal Domes | F07040 F07085 F07110 F07150 F07200 F07320 F07400 | Custom Forces Can Be Created |
| D4060-220 | Dispenses these 6mm Metal Domes | F06085 F06130 F06180 U06180 F06300 | Custom Forces Can Be Created |
| DIMENSIONS | Overall: 8.78” x .88” (223mm x 22.4mm) Pen Head: 2.38” x .88” (60.5mm x 22.4mm) |
| CARTRIDGE | 14mm: 7.5″ x .558″ (190.5mm x 14.2mm) 12mm: 7.5” x .466″ (190.5mm x 11.8mm) 10mm: 7.5” x .413″ (190.5mm x 10.5mm) 8.5mm: 7.5” x .350″ (190.5mm x 8.9mm) 7mm: 7.5″ x .318″ (190.5mm x 8.1mm) 6mm: 7.5″ x .262″ (190.5mm x 6.7mm) |
| WEIGHT | Empty: 3.2oz. (91g) Full: 6.4oz. (181g) |
| DOME COUNT | “Per Cartridge: 14mm: 1,000 domes 12mm: 1,250 domes 10mm: 1,200 domes 8.5mm: 1,500 domes 7mm: 1,500 domes 6mm: 1,500 domes * Custom quantities available” |
| DISPENSING RATE | “Per Operator: 2,000 domes /hr. est.” |
| SPACER POCKET SIZES | 12mm: .42” Sq. (10.67mm Sq.) 10mm: .36″ Sq. (9.14mm Sq.) 8.5mm: .30″ Sq. (7.62mm Sq.) |
* Compatible with F-Series, U-Series, and BL-Series domes
Snaptron 4-leg domes can be packaged in cartridges for use with the SureShot dome placement machine and the Dart dome placement pen. Cartridges are easily loaded directly into the SureShot Arrow placement head or the Dart pen head for fast and accurate placement.
Depending on the size of the dome, cartridges are filled with 1,000 to 1,500 domes per cartridge. Custom quantities per cartridge can also be requested.
| 6mm domes in Cartridges | 1,500 domes per cartridge |
| 7mm domes in Cartridges | 1,500 domes per cartridge |
| 8.5mm domes in Cartridges | 1,500 domes per cartridge |
| 10mm domes in Cartridges | 1,250 domes per cartridge |
| 12mm domes in Cartridges | 1,250 domes per cartridge |
| 14mm domes in Cartridges | 1,000 domes per cartridge |
The following video contains real time footage of the Dart dome placement pen placing tactile metal domes into spacer pockets.
Snaptron Cartridge Recycling Program
For those customers that utilize the Dart and SureShot placement technologies, Snaptron invites you to join us in our dome cartridge recycling program. This program is a result of customer inquiries and Snaptron’s ongoing commitment to the efficient use of materials and supplies. As part of our commitment, Snaptron is offering free shipping for the empty cartridges. To be included in the recycling program (receive return shipping labels with your next order), contact your Snaptron sales representative at 970-686-5682.