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Yamaha ALF feeder

Yamaha Auto Loading Feeder

Yamaha SMT | Auto Load Feeder | ALF feeder

The ALF reel feeder can load Yamaha SMT pick & Place machines in only 5 seconds loading time Supply tape components by merely inserting the tape, all without stopping the machine. 

You can also replace a feeder during ongoing production.

A smart ‘open at the center’ technique on the ALF feeder is reducing part pick-up errors that happen due to static electricity. 

The ALF feeder is during production placed in a FES cart and from there the Pick & Place machines nozzles do component pick-up from the ALF feeder. You can use the ALF feeders on Yamaha YSM / YRM series mounters with tape-cutter.

2 reels can be set at once / loaded simultaneously

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The Yamaha Auto Loading Feeder is compatible with Yamaha pick & place machines with tape-cutter

  • Feeder variations: 4 types of the ALF feeder to accommodate components: 0603 to 3216; 
    2S = 0603 & 1005 mm component
    M = 1608 mm component
    L = 2012 mm component
    LL = 3216 mm component
    Note! 0603 mm = 0201" component

  • Compatible with mounter: YS / YSM series with tape cutter

  • Tape loading time: Approximately 5 sec  (from tape feed start to pickup preparation completion)
  • Loadable minimum tape length: 400 mm or more

  • Compatible tape: Width 8 mm, Maximum thickness 1 mm
  • 8 mm-converted installation occupied width: 12 mm pitch
  • Applicable reel specifications:
    - Feed pitch setting 2 mm / 4 mm
    - Reel width 14.4 mm or less, φ382 mm or less
    - When using applicable reel holder, Reel width 13.6 mm or less, φ178 mm or less.

  • External dimension 
    (excl. projections): L 549 x W 11.5 x H 278 mm
  • Weight: Approx. 1.50 kg

Workflow illustration with YAMAHA Auto Loading Feeder and a regular feeder

Illustration of the auto loading feeder workflow VS a regular feeder workflow


YAMAHA ALF feeder - 2 reels can be set at once

Load 2 reels simultaneously in the ALF feeder


YAMAHA ALF feeder spec sheet to download

Yamaha ALF feeder flyer

Download datasheet on ALF feeder | If you need the spec sheet to download or to print with more information on the YAMAHA Auto Loading Feeder (ALF) click on the download bottom below.

See the Yamaha ALF feeder setup

See how the ALF feeder works | The ALF feeder is easy to work with, is labor saving, productivity boosting and will reduce running costs. Work smart with the Auto Loading Feeder from YAMAHA. 

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