S3000 / S3010B
Radial Insertion Machine
Up to 18,000 CPH vertical radial insertion — the workhorse of a THT-automated EMS line
Feeder Systems
Feeder Ecosystem for Auto Insertion and SMT Lines
The feeder decides whether your automation project succeeds — we build all six types in-house
- Six feeder families built in-house — no third-party lead time
- Custom feeder design from 20 samples plus a board drawing
- Feeder trial recorded on video before shipment
- Retrofits to existing Panasonic, JUKI, Yamaha and Universal platforms
Specifications
| Feeder types | Radial tape, axial tape, tube, tray, bowl, belt, stick |
|---|---|
| Radial pitch | 2.5 / 5.0 / 7.5 / 10 mm |
| Belt feeder | S-MVF01 low-maintenance vibratory belt for small parts |
| Bowl feeder | Custom-machined bowl with integrating lead cutter option |
| Custom design | Included with odd-form machine purchase |
| Retrofit | Adapter plates for major mounter and inserter brands |
| Lead time | Standard 2–3 weeks, custom 3–5 weeks |
| Validation | Video feeding trial before shipment |
Applications
- Any THT automation project
- SMT line odd-form feeding
- Retrofit of existing insertion machines
- High-mix low-volume EMS
Most automation failures are feeding failures, not machine failures. Southern Machinery designs and machines radial tape, axial tape, tube, tray, bowl and belt feeders in-house, plus custom feeders for parts that no catalogue feeder can handle.
See it run
Machine in action
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Downloads
Catalogs & datasheets
FAQ
Common questions
Belt feeder or bowl feeder — which should I choose?
Belt feeders win on small, flat, low-value parts that must not tangle and need low maintenance. Bowl feeders win on simple symmetric metal parts at higher speed. We publish a head-to-head comparison PDF and will recommend based on your samples.
Can you build a feeder for a part that has never been automated?
That is our core service. Send 20 samples and the target board; our mechanical team designs, machines and video-tests the feeder, then ships it validated.
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Talk to an engineer
Send us one board. Get a configuration back.
Share your highest-volume PCB and we will return a machine configuration with a payback calculation — free, and without a sales call attached.