FEEDERS
HIGH-PERFORMANCE TAPE FEEDERS
Our tape feeder solutions deliver precise presentation of a full range of tape-packaged components. These continuous-splice tape feeders feature easy loading, quick-change banks, flexible reel management, and feeder hot swap.
RANDOM-ACCESS TRAY FEEDERS
Whether feeding a single part or managing multiple parts in tray, we have a solution to enhance your production. Our tray feeders range from stationary options to automated options with non-stop replenishment and automatic exchange.
SPECIALTY & HD THIRD-PARTY FEEDERS
For specialized part presentation, we have a versatile portfolio of high-speed solutions. Our feeders support radial, axial, DIMM, tube and track, and even multi-part semiconductor die feeding.
FEEDER SUPPORT PRODUCTS
Our feeder support products enable offline setup to streamline changeovers and drive efficiency. They also support an orderly work environment by accommodating storage and organization of idle feeders.
Universal’s cost effective feeder solutions provide reliable pick performance for components in tape, tube, matrix tray, waffle, wafer and bulk packaging. These feeders improve component presentation, reduce feeder replenishment and changeover time, increase feeder capacity, and improve flexibility, tact time and throughput. Feeder support products provide additional benefits, such as offline feeder setup, storage and organization of idle feeders.
TAPE FEEDERS
ion Feeders
FLAGSHIP TAPE FEEDER PERFORMANCE
- Precision accuracy (27µm @ Cpk>1)
- Easy/fast loading
- 4mm tape compatibility
- 4/8mm dual-lane and 12/16mm single-slot
Gold Plus Feeders
VALUE-DRIVEN TAPE FEEDING
- 8–104mm tape widths, multi-pitch
- 8mm feeder for paper or embossed packaging
- Single feeder supports a variety of pitches
- Load times of less than 30 seconds
NPI Strip Tape Feeders
HIGH-MIX TAPE FEEDING
- Single-lane, single-slot
- Multi-lane, multi-slot, matrix tray style
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TRAY FEEDERS
Direct Tray Feeder (DTF)
HIGH-PERFORMANCE TRAY FEEDING
- Components picked directly from tray (supports OF)
- Up to 58 different part numbers
- JEDEC or non-standard vacuum formed matrix trays
- Exchange, Concurrent, and Job Changeover modes
Stackable JEDEC (JTF) & Vacuum Tray Feeder (VTF)
AUTOMATED TRAY FEEDING FOR CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION
- JTF supports JEDEC trays; VTF supports vacuum
- Single part number, 40-tray capacity
- Occupies only 19 feeder slots to maximize capacity
- Non-stop 20-tray replenishment
Stationary Matrix Tray Feeder
SINGLE-PART TRAY FEEDING
- Single-tray, single-part number tray feeder
- Adjustable tray and component height
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SPECIALTY & HOVER-DAVIS THIRD-PARTY FEEDERS
SPECIALTY FEEDERS
High-Speed Wafer Feeder (HSWF)
THE ULTIMATE MULTI-DIE SOLUTION FOR HI
- Maximum die size range & thinnest die; panels up to 635mm x 610mm
- 14 high-precision servo-driven pick heads
- High-precision servo-driven ejector
- Up to 16K cph with dual tables; Up to 52 unique wafers
DIMM Feeder
HIGH EFFICIENCY FOR CHALLENGING DIMM AUTOMATION
- Supports DIMM connector applications
- Dedicated trays or vacuum-form trays supported
- Auto-eject of trays
- Single or dual tracks supported
Radion & RadionX Tape Feeders
HIGH-SPEED RADIAL COMPONENT FEEDING
- Enables placement of ecaps, LEDs, boxcaps, MOVs, other radial lead components
- RadionX offers precision lead forming and cutting
- Index of 12.7mm or 15mm; Single, dual or triple-index
- Components up to 20mm diameter and 30mm tall
Axial Feeder
HIGH-SPEED AXIAL COMPONENT FEEDING
- Enables placement of high-density 5mm & 10mm axial-lead components
- Components up to 8mm in diameter & 20mm long
- Lead pitches from 8mm to 30mm
- Supports ammo pack or axial reel packaging
Track & Multi-Tube Feeders
VERSATILE TUBE & TRACK FEEDING
- Adjustable & multi-input track, single-input multi-tube
- Multiple-input track; tubes with parts up to 28mm tall
- Four-lane track feeder supports up to 4 part numbers
- Multi-tube, single-input ejects empty tubes while picking
Label Feeders
FLEXIBLE ADHESIVE-BACKED MEDIA PRESENTATION
- Automatically peel and present labels, shields and masks
- Supports liner tape from 3mm to 58mm wide
- Adjustable for media size and liner tape change
- Integrated reel holder, scrap tape collection wheel options
HOVER-DAVIS THIRD-PARTY FEEDERS
QF Series Tape Feeders
SIMPLE CONTROL FOR EASY INTEGRATION
- 8mm to 120mm; Paper or embossed ANSI/EIA 481 pocket tape
- Integrated holder options for reels up to 27”
- Deep pocket, large tape window options for odd-form
- Simple signal control for PLC integration
SA Series Tape Feeders
ADVANCED COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL FOR EXPANDED INTEGRATION CAPABILITIES
- 8mm triple-lane, 12mm to 56mm single-lane for ANSI/EIA 481 pocket tape
- Low-profile design augments integration options
- Faster and more accurate, with optional slow speed for sensitive components
- Open source 8-bit ASCII communication & control and signal protocol
Radion & RadionX Tape Feeders
HIGH-SPEED RADIAL COMPONENT FEEDING
- Enables placement of ecaps, LEDs, boxcaps, MOVs, other radial lead components
- RadionX offers precision lead forming and cutting
- Index of 12.7mm or 15mm; Single, dual or triple-index
- Components up to 20mm diameter and 30mm tall
Label Feeders
FLEXIBLE MATERIAL AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS
- Automated feeding of shields, labels and masks
- Uses SMT nozzles, placement process
- Plug-and-play on an existing machine
- Robotic Interface for custom machines
Multi-Tube Feeders
VERSATILE TUBE & TRACK FEEDING
- Adjustable & multi-input track, single-input multi-tube
- Multiple-input track; tubes with parts up to 28mm tall
- Four-lane track feeder supports up to 4 part numbers
- Multi-tube, single-input ejects empty tubes while picking
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FEEDER SUPPORT PRODUCTS
Removable Feeder Banks
CONVENIENT FEEDER CONFIGURATION
- Quick-change option
- Products can be set up offline
- Allows feeders to be pre-configured on all banks
- Ideal for easy and fast product changeovers
Feeder Bank Change Cart
STREAMLINED PRODUCT CHANGEOVER
- Easy to maneuver
- Guides assist loading to machine
- Simple transportation from setup table to machine
- Enables full bank to/from machine exchange
Offline Feeder Setup Station
EFFICIENT PRODUCT SETUP
- Production feeder setup; Reduces changeovers
- Allows full-bank or single-feeder replenishment
- All locations have power to assist in feeder setup
- Top-loading tape compliant
Offline Feeder Setup Station for Radial & Axial Feeders
EFFICIENT PRODUCT SETUP FOR THROUGH-HOLE COMPONENTS
- Production feeder setup for through-hole components
- Reduces production changeovers
- All locations have power to assist in feeder setup
Feeder Storage Rack
ORGANIZED FEEDER STORAGE
- Store tape, track or tray feeders in one convenient location close to your line
- Streamline product changeovers
- Holds 141 x 8mm single input feeders
- Improve manufacturing efficiency
Feeder Setup Cart
EASILY PREPARE FEEDERS OFFLINE
- Feeder Setup Station available with or without cart
- Field Calibration Fixture available separately
- All locations have power to assist in feeder setup
- Top-loading tape compliant
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