A complete component inventory management system, consisting of a motorized surface mount parts counter, bar code reader and label laser printer, is now available from Manncorp.

According to CEO Henry Mann, “the 2000 Pro cuts the burdensome and time-consuming tasks of year-end as well as on-the-spot inventory tallies, since it provides almost immediate read-outs or printouts and functions beyond that of an ordinary parts counter.” Users may quickly detect shortages by scanning the bar code on the reel, verifying the count, then printing a new bar code identity label with the current quantity, date and time. “Our customers have found that the product quickly pays for itself in savings of time and detection of shortages,” Mr. Mann adds.

The counter will process a 7 or 13-inch reel containing 5,000 taped parts with pitches of 2 to 32 mils in approximately 90 seconds. The 2000 Pro system is internet-priced at $3,350, while the parts counter itself is available for $2,275. Both products are among the five component counters showcased at www.manncorp.com/smt_counters.php. For more information, write sales@manncorp.com.