Quick take
Building or restocking a semiconductor PCB manufacturing bench can pull you in different directions: you may need a chuck, a feeder, a controller board, or a complete pick-and-place machine. These four listings cover exactly those categories, with listed prices from $190 to $1,600. Conditions range from used to new-open-box, so the final choice depends on which piece your line is missing.
Listed-price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Bar | Condition | Key attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electroglas Gold Plated Chuck Assy, 6,5,4 Inches Used | USD 190.00 | Used | Gold plated, MPN 6 inch | |
| Universal Instruments 8mm Dual Lane Gold 60+ Surface Mount Feeders | USD 400.00 | Used | Electronic feeder, dual lane, MPN 49889214 | |
| Pneutronics 990-004366-001 D17-D24 Source, Sink D9-D16 board.24v/ DC 100psi. NEW | USD 279.95 | New - Open box | 24V DC, 100psi, model 990-4366-001 | |
| Opulo LumenPnP v3.2.2 Desktop Pick and Place Machine SMT SMD OpenPNP | USD 1,600.00 | New - Open box | Dual head, semi-automatic |
Decision matrix
| Need | Best fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A low-cost, used chuck for holding boards or parts | Electroglas Gold Plated Chuck Assy | Gold-plated chuck assembly, listed at $190, carries the Electroglas brand |
| A feeder for SMT tape components | Universal Instruments 8mm Dual Lane Feeders | 8mm dual lane electronic feeder with gold contacts, listed at $400 |
| A controller board for source/sink processes | Pneutronics 990-004366-001 | New-open-box board, 24V DC and 100psi, listed at $279.95 |
| A full desktop pick-and-place setup | Opulo LumenPnP v3.2.2 | Dual-head semi-automatic machine for SMT/SMD, listed at $1,600 |
Product notes
Electroglas Gold Plated Chuck Assy, 6,5,4 Inches Used
This is the low-priced item in the set, with a listed price of $190. The title tells you it is an Electroglas gold plated chuck assembly with 6,5,4-inch sizing, and the condition is used. For someone adding a chuck to an existing semiconductor PCB line, the gold-plated finish and the brand name are the standout details. The MPN in the attributes is listed as "6 inch," which points to the size variant. The main limitation is the used condition, with no unopened state described. If your need is specifically a chuck with these characteristics, this is the only chuck assembly in the four listings.
Universal Instruments 8mm Dual Lane Gold 60+ Surface Mount Feeders
Listed at $400, these surface mount feeders come from Universal Instruments and are made in the United States. The title describes an 8mm dual lane design with gold contacts, and the attributes label it as an electronic feeder with MPN 49889214. The dual lane format is the clearest advantage: it can feed two paths in the same footprint, which is useful for high-density PCB assembly. The 8mm width is the tape size. The used condition is the main limitation, as it doesn't state any remaining service life. If you already run Universal-style equipment, this listing gives you the brand and MPN to compare against your machine's requirements.
Pneutronics 990-004366-001 D17-D24 Source, Sink D9-D16 board.24v/ DC 100psi. NEW
This Pneutronics board is marked "New - Open box" and listed at $279.95. The title spells out the source and sink roles for D17-D24 and D9-D16, with a 24V DC and 100psi operating point. The model number 990-4366-001 and MPN 990-004366-001 D17-D24 source are both provided, making the board identifiable for a replacement or upgrade project. The new-open-box condition is a plus compared to the used items in this group. The limitation is that it serves a defined source/sink role rather than a general controller function, so it is best considered when you know the board is needed for that specific duty. This is the only process controller board among the four listings.
Opulo LumenPnP v3.2.2 Desktop Pick and Place Machine SMT SMD OpenPNP
The Opulo LumenPnP v3.2.2 is the highest-priced item at $1,600 and the only complete machine in this group. The description says it was assembled, never used, then taken apart and put back in the box, with the tool bag missing and some zip ties absent. The attributes list a dual head and semi-automatic operation, and the title calls out the OpenPNP workflow and SMT/SMD suitability. This is the right choice if you want a desktop pick-and-place machine rather than a standalone feeder or board. The open-box condition and the missing tool bag are the limitations to keep in mind. For a small-batch PCB assembly bench, this is the most complete starting point in the set.
Final recommendation by use case
If you need a chuck to hold parts or boards on your line, the Electroglas Gold Plated Chuck Assy at $190 is the low-priced, used option. If you need a component feeding solution, the Universal Instruments 8mm Dual Lane Gold 60+ Surface Mount Feeders at $400 give you a dual-lane electronic feeder made in the United States. If you need a source/sink controller board, the Pneutronics 990-004366-001 at $279.95 is the new-open-box board with 24V DC and 100psi specs. And if you need a complete desktop pick-and-place machine, the Opulo LumenPnP v3.2.2 at $1,600 is the only full machine listed here, with a dual head and semi-automatic operation.
