SOLUTION SET: Hard Disk Drive Media and Cassette Handling

The handling requirements for hard disk drive media continue to get more demanding due to the proliferation of multiple (small) form factors, tighter cleanliness requirements and increasing throughputs. Owens Design thoroughly understands the unique requirements for hard disk media manufacturing. Our proven disk and cassette handling designs are used in processing over 60% of the worlds current hard disk media. Our equipment is well known within the industry for its excellent engineering, extremely high reliability, and ease of service.

Specifications

Disk and Cassette Handling Solutions

ID mandrels, grippers and suction cups.
OD saddles, grippers and vacuum paddles.
Process, shipping and custom cassettes.
Single disk and batch processing systems.
ESD, clean room and chemical compatibility.

Multiple Form Factor Solutions The growing demand for low-cost, high-capacity, and compact storage for mobile devices is pushing development of small form-factor hard disk drives.

Compatible with all form factors (22-95mm)
Fully automated systems that adjust to multiple form factors without operator intervention.
Quick form factor conversion.
Aluminum and glass substrates.

Equipment Experience

Cassette exchange
Disk merge
Polish automation
Texture Post polish, texture and final clean
UV and IR cure
FTP (buff and wipe)
Optical test (automated spindle loading)

Capabilities Disk Sizes

Disk Sizes: 21-95mm OD, 5-25mm ID.
Cassettes: Process and Shipping, all sizes, color and materials. Substrate Types: Aluminum, Glass (bare and coated)
Environment: Dry, wet, high temperature and vacuum
Disk handling: ID mandrels, grippers and suction cups. OD saddles, grippers and vacuum paddles.

Throughput