The Mekko AD606 leads the Mekko range with a massive 1,300-litre capacity for high-volume SMT production facilities. This six-door, floor-standing cabinet protects thousands of valuable components and large substrates from the damaging effects of moisture.

Mekko AD606 Features

• 1,300-litre capacity, six doors
• Up to 60 removable sliding shelves
• Guaranteed less than 5% RH
• 2-minute recovery after door opens
• ±1% RH display accuracy
• External dimensions 1770 x 1400 x 620mm
• Powder-coated steel construction (RAL 7035)
• Earth bonding point for ESD compliance

The AD606 relies on Mekko’s advanced MTX-Flow “Active Desiccant” dehumidifier, a continually regenerating molecular sieve rotor that keeps internal humidity between 1% and 3% RH. Because the desiccant never switches off, the cabinet recovers to spec within two minutes of a door closing, so production teams lose minimal time between component retrievals. Additionally, closed-loop control with upper and lower set points keeps the humidity level stable around the clock.

Applications

Like all Mekko cabinets, the AD606 operates without moisture barrier bags, nitrogen, or compressed air, so it significantly reduces operational costs and consumable waste. It draws less than 50W of average power, and its precision ±1% RH display and closed-loop control system provide the environmental stability that mission-critical electronics manufacturing demands. As a result, stored parts remain in “factory-dry” condition regardless of external ambient humidity.

Drying components before reflow resets the “floor life” clock and eliminates popcorning and micro-cracking of ICs and BGAs, so the Mekko AD606 helps manufacturers comply with IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033 handling and storage recommendations. Consequently, facilities can protect moisture-sensitive components without the complexity or oxidation risk that comes with baking.

For smaller production volumes, browse our Mekko AD303 Humidity Cabinet, or see the full dry storage cabinet range to find the right capacity for your facility. For more on Mekko’s MTX-Flow technology, see the manufacturer’s product page.