Production downtime. Not what the Production Manager needs!
At Benz SMT we have simple answers to improving SMT pick and place production output in the form of the Benz SMT Splicing Tools. From Kitting to Feeder loading, the Splicing Tools and Tapes can help:
- Minimize component reel change over
- Prevent component loss and wastage
- Enable use of short SMT component strips
Benz SMT Splicing Tools provide a quick and easy method of joining component reel tapes together. Suitable for both paper and plastic component tape, the splicing tool enables component tapes to be joined quickly and securely through the use of a brass shim. For accurate alignment, the tapes are first arranged by means of the locating pins, and locked in to place. The shim is then riveted into the cut ends of the SMD tapes joining them securely. Finally the cover tapes are joined by use of pre-cut adhesive tape connectors, available in different widths to suit different SMD tapes.
Benz SMT offer a Mono Plier single shim tool and the new Cartridge shim tool. The new Cartridge shim model allows for multiple brass shims to be loaded avoiding the need for individual shim input giving further savings of time and costs.
By effectively joining SMD reels a constant supply of components are available whilst reel change downtime is minimised. This further decreases machine abrasion by reducing the need to reload the feeder, saving on production costs.
To accompany the SMD Splice Tool the new Steierform TOP Splice cover tape joiners are an improved design for easy use with 8mm tapes. Top Splice has a non-sticky ‘handle’ allowing the full adhesive area to be applied to the SMD tape, it then cleanly separates along the micro-perforated edge.
For further information on the Benz SMT Single shim and Cartridge shim splice tools, TOP Splice and standard cover tape connectors, which can be supplied singularly or in kit form, please contact us.
Tel 01761 233433
Email sales@benzsmt.com
Website www.benzsmt.com
