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    • How do mixed-bed and carbon filters work in PCB cleaning systems?
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    • What causes electrochemical migration (ECM)?
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    • What concerns are there when demasking?
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    • How to check the adhesion of conformal coating?
    • Tape and Reel Packaging Standards
    • What is 'Package on Package' (POP)?
    • Stock control and component attrition
    • BOM Comparison Software
    • Comparison of SAC305 and SAC387 Lead-Free Solder Alloys
    • What is a 'Eutectic' solder alloy?
    • What does 'SMT' stand for?
    • What does the term voiding mean?
    • How is void percentage calculated?
    • How to reduce voids in QFN device ground connection?
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Short Tape Feeder Trays

A smarter way to feed short strips of tape without buying full reels or expensive feeders

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SHORT TAPE FEEDER TRAYS FOR PICK AND PLACE SURFACE MOUNT ASSEMBLY

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Reduce amount spent on excess stock and expensive feeders
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Quick changeovers - Higher utilisation & less downtime
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Organised - 5S compliant compact storage unit
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Compatible with a wide range of pick and place machines

One of the many challenges Contract Electronics Manufacturers (CEMs) face in surface mount assembly is receiving components in short strips of tape instead of full reels.

This usually happens with prototype and small-batch production, where only a limited number of components are needed. Buying a full reel is often prohibitively expensive and leaves many parts unused.

At the same time, feeders are costly and take up valuable machine space, making them impractical for this type of work.

This can lead to parts being manually placed by line operators, causing quality concerns and reduced process efficiency.


INTRODUCING SHORT TAPE FEEDER TRAYS

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8mm SHORT TAPE FEEDER TRAY WITH 12 LANES
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12mm SHORT TAPE FEEDER TRAY WITH 8 LANES
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16mm SHORT TAPE FEEDER TRAY WITH 6 LANES
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24mm SHORT TAPE FEEDER TRAY WITH 4 LANES
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32mm SHORT TAPE FEEDER TRAY WITH 3 LANES
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44mm SHORT TAPE FEEDER TRAY WITH 2 LANES
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56mm SHORT TAPE FEEDER TRAY WITH 2 LANES
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72mm SHORT TAPE FEEDER TRAY WITH 1 LANE
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88mm SHORT TAPE FEEDER TRAY WITH 1 LANE

Please note - 11mm max pocket depth on short tape feeder trays 12mm and above

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Our Short Tape Feeder Trays let you load these short strips easily onto your pick-and-place machine, enabling components to be placed automatically instead of by hand.

Loading is quick and simple: just slide the tape into the slots on either side of each lane. The tray holds the tape perfectly flat, secure and straight - preventing any movement and reducing chance of pick errors.

To maximise machine utilisation, multiple trays can be preloaded offline and swapped in seconds, keeping the production line running.
IDEAL FOR:-

  • Contract Electronic Manufacturers (CEMs)
  • High-Mix, Low-Volume
  • New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Prototype Builds
  • Short Production Runs
CONTACT THE TEAM WITH ANY QUESTIONS
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Free Tray Holder with your first order

Order any number of Short Tape Feeder Trays and get a professional 6-Tray Holder (worth £99) free of charge!


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