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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 SME Cut Tape Feeder Finger Solution is designed to work with the Samsung SME Feeder to improve the feeders efficiency by significantly reducing setup and changeover time.
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 5 seconds!
Your feeders can now be loaded and unloaded in seconds, reducing production setup times by as much as 40%.
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| Cut Tape Feeder Finger | Specification |
| Typical components | 0201 / 1206 |
| Tape width | 8 mm |
| Tape depth (feeder type) | 2.5 mm (8 mm) |
| Tape material | Paper / Plastic |
| Full Reel or Cut Tape | Yes |
| Cut Tape Feeder Finger | Specification |
| Typical components | 0201 / 1206 |
| Tape width | 8 mm |
| Tape depth (feeder type) | 2.5 mm (8 mm) |
| Tape material | Paper / Plastic |
| Full Reel or Cut Tape | Yes |
The Samsung SME Feeder Finger is an accessory that attaches to Samsung SME feeders. It allows “cut strip” or shortened component tape feeding without the need for tape splicing or adding leader/trailer tape. This reduces setup time and improves changeover efficiency.
It can handle cut tape strips as short as three inches (~76 mm).
Typical component sizes include 0201 through 1206.
It supports 8 mm carrier tape width, with feeder depth (feeder type) of 2.5 mm (8 mm feeder).
It supports both paper and plastic carrier or cover tape; works with full reels or cut tape.
Setup is fast — plug-and-play design lets the operator feed the tape through the feeder using the supplied tape push tool in as little as 5 seconds.
Made from aircraft-grade aluminium, the Feeder Finger is built for strength and durability. Each part is rigorously tested, including in real customer-site conditions.
Using the Feeder Finger eliminates splicing, reducing feeder setup and changeover times by up to 40%. It also helps eliminate common problems such as cover tape jams, and reduces idle time of feeders by enabling fast loading and unloading.