Ekra X4 Automatic Screen Printer

The EKRA X4 is a fully automatic SMT screen printer designed
for precise solder paste application in PCB assembly lines.
Equipped with a 2D vision inspection system,
automatic stencil alignment, and integrated understencil cleaning,
it delivers stable, repeatable, and high-accuracy printing performance
for low- to high-volume SMT production environments.

Key Highlights
• 2D Vision Inspection System with EVA Look Up/Down Cameras
• Fully Automatic SMT Screen Printing System
• Automatic Fiducial Recognition & Alignment
• Automatic Stencil-to-Board Alignment System
• Board Clamping & Positioning for Stable Printing
• Wet, Dry & Vacuum Understencil Cleaning System
• Dual Squeegee Blade System Included
• Windows-Based Industrial Control Platform
• Tower Light Status Indicator for Machine Monitoring
• Dual Emergency Stop Safety System

Technical Overview
• Model: EKRA X4 Automatic Screen Printer
• Year: 2009
• System Type: SMT Screen Printing Machine
• Maximum PCB Size: 460 mm × 460 mm × 6 mm
• Minimum PCB Size: 80 mm × 50 mm × 0.5 mm
• Maximum Stencil Size: 736 mm × 736 mm
• Minimum Stencil Size: 300 mm × 300 mm
• Power Requirement: 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 1.2 kW
• Air Requirement: 6 Bar Compressed Air
• Configuration: Inline SMT Production System

Vision & Alignment System
• 2D Optical Inspection System for High Precision Alignment
• EVA Look Up and Look Down Camera System
• Automatic Fiducial Recognition
• Automatic Stencil-to-PCB Alignment
• Reduced Setup Time and Improved Printing Accuracy

Cleaning & Printing System
• Wet, Dry, and Vacuum Understencil Cleaning Capability
• Automatic Stencil Cleaning Process
• Dual Metal Blade Squeegee System
• 18.5” and 14.25” Squeegee Sets Included
• Cleaning Paper Installed and Ready for Use

Control System / Software
• Windows Version: 5.1 Industrial OS
• EKRA Software Version: 5.11-2
• Windows-Based Machine Control Interface
• Integrated Monitor, Keyboard, and Operator Control Panel
• Real-Time Machine Status Monitoring

Mechanical / Handling Enhancements
• Magnetic Tooling System (15 manually placed magnetic supports)
• Magnetic Support Boxes (5 units included)
• Vacuum Board Support System included for improved PCB stability
• No quick-change tooling system (supports must be placed manually)
• Conveyor width adjustment is automatic (50 mm to 460 mm range)
• No automatic paste dispensing system
(manual solder paste application required)

Included Accessories
• (15) Tooling Pins for PCB Support
• (5) Support Blocks for Board Stabilization
• Dual Squeegee Blade Sets (2 sizes included)
• Understencil Cleaning System Consumables Included

Machine Dimensions
• Length: 1660 mm
• Width: 1440 mm
• Height: 1390 mm
• Maximum Height (with lights mounted): 1610 mm
• Adjustable Feet Range: 90–190 mm