Introduction
SMT Tube Feeder is a flexible feeding solution designed to deliver tube packaged components accurately to pick and place machines. It is suitable for components that are difficult or uneconomical to package on tape and reel, including SOIC and PLCC devices, connectors, switches, oscillators, relays, power transistors, and other irregularly shaped parts. By presenting components one at a time at a controlled pickup position, the feeder helps maintain stable orientation and reliable vacuum pickup during automated PCB assembly. Tube feeders are widely used for mixed technology production and can work alongside tape and tray feeders on the same SMT line.
In practical operation, operators load component tubes into adjustable guide channels or a multi tube magazine. A motorized pusher, gravity mechanism, or vibration system advances each component toward the pickup point, while sensors can monitor tube presence, component availability, and tube end status. Adjustable guides allow one unit to support different tube sizes and component profiles, reducing changeover time and eliminating the need for frequent equipment replacement. For high volume production, stacked tube designs can automatically switch to the next tube when the current one is empty, helping reduce line stoppages and manual intervention.
SMT Tube Feeder is especially valuable in electronics factories producing servo drive boards, motion control boards, robot controllers, communication equipment, automotive electronics, and perception modules. It supports prototype builds, high mix production, and continuous manufacturing by integrating tube fed parts into the same placement program as reel and tray components. Stable feeding rhythm, durable construction, and repeatable component presentation help improve placement consistency, reduce handling errors, and increase equipment utilization.
SMT Tube Feeder
SMT Tube Feeder for Power Supply Photovoltaic Inverter and UPS Manufacturing
In industrial automation manufacturing, SMT Tube Feeder is used to introduce tube packaged components into an otherwise highly automated PCB assembly process. Operators load power modules, optocouplers, DIP ICs, thyristors, or TRIACs into dedicated tubes, and the feeder advances them individually toward the machine pickup area. The placement head then transfers each component onto the PCB according to the programmed layout. This enables parts traditionally supplied in sticks or tubes to be processed together with reel and tray components on one production platform.
For industrial control boards, DIP ICs and optocouplers can be fed for logic control, isolation, and signal interface circuits. On servo and VFD lines, power modules and thyristor based devices are presented for inverter, braking, rectification, and motor switching sections. In power supply, photovoltaic inverter, and UPS production, the same feeding principle supports the assembly of high current switching components and control devices. Adjustable guides help match different component profiles, while motor driven, vibratory, or pneumatic mechanisms can be selected according to component size and required feeding rhythm.
SMT Tube Feeder improves production performance by keeping components aligned, protected, and ready for automatic pickup. Its application reduces dependence on manual insertion and allows manufacturers to maintain a stable process when boards contain several packaging formats. Sensors can detect component presence, empty tubes, and feeding conditions, while PLC or machine interfaces coordinate operation with the assembly line. As a result, manufacturers can achieve more reliable placement, faster product changeovers, fewer stoppages, and better scalability for industrial power electronics.
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Specifications
| Model | YN-T2112 (Single Track) | YN-T2112H (Single Track with Cut-off) | YN-T2109 (Dual Track) |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 1500×76×1140mm | 1500×76×1140mm | 1500×90×1140mm |
| Weight | 35KG | 95KG | 40KG |
| Operating Voltage | AC 220V | ||
| Air Supply Required | 0.5–0.7Mpa | ||
| Maximum Current | 2A | ||
| Feed Speed | <2s/Pcs | ||
| Operation Panel | 1.54″ OLED Display Screen | ||
| Channel Switching Time | <6s | ||
| Channel | Single Channel （Single/Dual Channel Optional） |
Single Channel （Single/Dual Channel Optional） |
Dual Channel （Single/Dual Channel Optional） |
| Lead Bending Function | Optional（Default: None） | ||
| Forming Function | Optional（Default: None） | ||
| Pre-lift Function | Optional（Default: None） | ||
| Cut-off Function | Optional（Default: None） | Yes | Optional（Default: None） |
| Cut-off Length | Optional（Default: None） | Customizable based on material requirements | Optional（Default: None） |
| Cut-off Pitch | Optional（Default: None） | ±1mm（Adjustable） | Optional（Default: None） |
| Applicable Tube Length | 400–600mm | 400–600mm | 400–600mm |
| Applicable Tube Height | 10mm–45mm | 10mm–45mm | 10mm–45mm |
| Applicable Tube Width | 10mm–40mm | 10mm–40mm | 10mm–28mm |
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