Dart Placement Pen

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 DomesF14400
BL14400
F14700
FD14700
BL14700
Custom Forces Can Be Created
D4120-450Dispenses these 12mm Metal DomesF12200
FD12200
F12270
BL12280
F12340
FD12340
BL12340
U12390
F12450
FD12450
BL12450
Custom Forces Can Be Created
D4100-365Dispenses these 10mm Metal DomesF10200
F10260
F10340
FD10340
F10450
Custom Forces Can Be Created
D4085-310Dispenses these 8.5mm Metal DomesF08150
F08210
F08260
FD08260
UD08290
FD08320
F08400
Custom Forces Can Be Created
D4070-260Dispenses these 7mm Metal DomesF07040
F07085
F07110
F07150
F07200
F07320
F07400
Custom Forces Can Be Created
D4060-220Dispenses these 6mm Metal DomesF06085
F06130
F06180
U06180
F06300
Custom Forces Can Be Created
DIMENSIONSOverall: 8.78” x .88” (223mm x 22.4mm)
Pen Head: 2.38” x .88” (60.5mm x 22.4mm)
CARTRIDGE14mm:   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)
WEIGHTEmpty: 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 SIZES12mm: .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 Cartridges1,500 domes per cartridge
7mm domes in Cartridges1,500 domes per cartridge
8.5mm domes in Cartridges1,500 domes per cartridge
10mm domes in Cartridges1,250 domes per cartridge
12mm domes in Cartridges1,250 domes per cartridge
14mm domes in Cartridges1,000 domes per cartridge
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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.