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Operators are faced with an assortment of issues when it comes to loading tape and reel feeders. When using Feeder Fingers these common problems are virtually eliminated. The Samsung SM cut tape feeder finger is designed to work with Samsung’s SM 2mm pitch pneumatic feeders to improve the feeder’s efficiency by significantly reducing changeover and setup times.
Feeder Fingers are the latest innovation direct from the USA taking the hassle out of feeding cut strip tape for electronic manufacturers.
A first of its kind, Feeder Fingers are a unique component that fits onto a surface mount feeder and works by efficiently feeding through the cut strip component tape to the surface mounter, completely eliminating the need for tape splicing.
Feeder Fingers are manufactured by a top tier San Diego based company and are crafted with aircraft grade aluminium. Only the highest quality grade aluminium is selected ensuring strength and durability for years of dependable use.
Each part is rigorously tested in a range of conditions, including at customer sites, to deliver a product of unmatched quality, durability, compatibility and performance.
Set up is as easy as plug and play. Simply feed the tape through the feeder using the supplied tape push tool and you’re ready to go in as little as 10 seconds!
Your feeders can now be loaded and unloaded in seconds, significantly reducing setup times.
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| Cut Tape Feeder Finger | Specification |
| Typical components | 0402 / 0603 |
| Tape width | 8 mm |
| Tape depth (feeder type) | 2.5 mm (8 mm) |
| Tape material | Paper only |
| Full Reel or Cut Tape | Yes |
| Cut Tape Feeder Finger | Specification |
| Typical components | 0402 / 0603 |
| Tape width | 8 mm |
| Tape depth (feeder type) | 2.5 mm (8 mm) |
| Tape material | Paper only |
| Full Reel or Cut Tape | Yes |
The Feeder Finger is an accessory for Samsung SM 2mm-pitch pneumatic feeders. It allows feeding “cut-tape” or short tape strips directly without needing to splice full reels, reducing setup and changeover time.
It handles cut tape strips as short as three inches. This makes it suitable even for small batches or samples without waste.
Set up is plug-and-play: using the supplied tape push tool, you can feed the tape through and be ready in less than 10 seconds.
Supports 8 mm carrier tape width, feeder depth of 2.5 mm (8 mm feeder type). Only paper carrier tape is supported. Works with both full reel or cut tape.
Typical component sizes include 0402 and 0603, which are among the common small SMD sizes.
Some of the main benefits: eliminates the need for splicing, eliminates cover-tape jams, significantly reduces feeder setup time, and improves feeder loading and unloading times.
It is made from aircraft-grade aluminium to ensure strength and durability under production conditions. Parts are rigorously tested in real customer usage.
Limitations include: only supports certain tape materials (paper carrier), certain tape width (8 mm), and feeder depth (2.5 mm). Also, very short strips need careful handling to avoid misfeeds. If your components or feeder setup differ, compatibility should be confirmed. (These are from the spec constraints.)