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Tape feeder
Multichannel tape feeder is a compact device which enables the removal of the covering foil from
tapes and picking component. Furthermore it secures the position of tapes while picking the
components and it ensures the removal of empty tapes. Flexible pinch plates allow loading the tapes of
various thicknesses. Tape feeder is easily removable from the assembling desk. When using more than
two feeders it is possible to avoid unnecessary loading or unloading (which is a time consuming
operation), particularly, it is advised that frequently repeated types of assembling had their respective
feeders.
Reel holders can be attached to the feeders, which is beneficial while feeding the tapes from the reels.
It increases the comfort of assembling and ensures continuous feeding of the components tape. Once
the work is finished it is possible to remove the reel holder along with the attached feeder at once, or
to replace it with another, which ensures swift transition between individual tasks.
Placement of tape feeder on the assembling desk
It is possible to put two tape feeders on an assembling desk at once:
Tilt the left armrest.
Tilt the Feeder forward and slide it all
the way into the slot.
When the feeder is inserted correctly, the teeth
under the wheels fit into the small holes that fix
the feeder against shifting.
