Industries
Roll-fed label feeders are used in packaging, 3C, FPC and general electronics assembly. The material list below is what the feeder handles on the same unit, without a change of mechanism.
Materials the feeder handles
| Material | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Paper labels | Serial numbers, traceability, warning and compliance marks |
| Metal pieces | FPC stiffening steel sheet |
| Foam | Cushioning and gap filling pads |
| Thermal pads | Heat transfer between component and housing |
| Mylar tape | Insulation and masking |
| Dust mesh | Acoustic and vent openings |
| High-temperature tape | Masking for processes that follow |
Two situations worth knowing about
Series or traceability marking. Where each board needs its own identifier, the feeder presents a label carrying that identifier. Whether the data comes from pre-printed rolls or from a printer in the line is a decision about the label supply, not about the feeder: the feeder’s job is to present whatever is on the roll at the pickup point.
Large or multi-column labels. Nameplates, panel stickers and multi-up label rows are the case where label width and column count decide the model. The standard upper-screen body reaches 248 mm label width with up to 14 columns, which covers jobs that narrower feeders cannot present.
Matching an application to a model
Two inputs decide it: the placement machine you run, and the widest label you have to place. The selection note walks through both. If the material is die-cut sheet rather than reel, see the sheet label feeder instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials can an SMT label feeder handle besides paper labels?
FPC stiffening steel sheet, foam, thermal pads, Mylar tape, dust mesh and high-temperature tape on roll, all on the same unit without a change of mechanism. Paper labels cover serial numbers, traceability and warning or compliance marks.
Can a label feeder place a serial number label on every board?
Yes. The feeder presents whatever is on the roll, so each board can receive a label carrying its own identifier. Whether the data arrives as pre-printed rolls or from a printer in the line is a decision about the label supply, not about the feeder; the feeder’s job is to present the label at the pickup point.
How do I place large or multi-column labels inline?
Label width and column count decide the model. The standard upper-screen body reaches 248 mm label width with up to 14 columns, which covers nameplates, panel stickers and multi-up label rows that narrower feeders cannot present. Compare the widest label and the labels per row against the model table before choosing.