Introduction
The FUJI NXT Label Feeder is a specialized feeding solution built for manufacturers who need to place labels with consistent accuracy on SMT production lines. It supports crepe tape disk formats and handles a wide variety of label materials including lithium battery labels, barcode labels, Kapton dots, foil labels, and specialty adhesive tapes. The feeder accommodates different tape widths and label dimensions without requiring hardware changes, which means production teams can transition between labeling tasks quickly and keep the line running without extended downtime. This flexibility makes it particularly useful for contract manufacturers and OEMs who handle multiple product types on shared equipment.
Integration with the FUJI NXT placement platform is one of the feeder’s strongest advantages. It uses the same mechanical interface and communication protocol as standard FUJI feeders, so operators can install it directly onto any FUJI NXT modular mounter without adapters, custom cables, or software modifications. The feeding mechanism maintains stable tape tension and precise feed pitch throughout long production runs, preventing label misalignment and pick errors that lead to rework. Tape loading is straightforward and changeover between different label types takes only minutes, which helps maintain high throughput on mid-to-high volume lines.
For manufacturers looking to bring label application into their existing SMT workflow, the FUJI NXT Label Feeder offers a practical alternative to maintaining a separate labeling station. It reduces floor space requirements, cuts the number of board handling steps, and lowers overall capital investment. Yinuo Electronics is China’s largest custom feeder exporter and manufacturer, with highly competitive pricing, fast delivery, and very reliable quality. Our website is: www.esmte.com | Contact email: info@allaismt.com | Video channel: https://www.youtube.com/@allaismt/videos | WhatsApp: +8613760481664.
FUJI NXT Label Feeder
How Crepe Tape Disks Are Applied in the FUJI NXT Label Feeder
Crepe tape disks present a specific set of mechanical challenges in automated feeding: variable outer diameter during unwinding, thin and flexible carrier material, exposed adhesive surfaces, and label pitch that must be maintained within tight tolerances across the full length of the tape. The FUJI NXT Label Feeder is designed to solve every one of these challenges within a single, self-contained feeding unit that docks directly into the FUJI NXT placement platform.
The feeder’s spool interface accommodates standard crepe tape disk diameters and locks the disk in place with a quick-release mechanism that prevents rotational slip during high-speed feed cycles. From the spool, the tape enters a precision-guided feed path where the advance mechanism indexes the carrier forward using a stepper-driven roller system. The stepper control provides discrete pitch advancement with no overshoot, ensuring that each label on the crepe tape disk stops at the programmed pick position with sub-millimeter accuracy. A back-tension brake at the spool maintains consistent drag as the disk diameter decreases, which keeps the tape flat in the guide and prevents loop formation that could cause feed errors.
The FUJI NXT Label Feeder‘s integration with crepe tape disks also simplifies the broader production workflow. Because the feeder occupies a standard slot on the FUJI NXT machine, label placement is programmed and executed through the same placement software used for SMD components. Engineers define label positions, feed offsets, and pick sequences within the existing program structure, with no additional controllers or software modules required. This native integration reduces the technical overhead of adding label placement to an SMT line and ensures that label feeding performance is monitored and controlled through the same quality systems already in place for component placement.
Crepe Tape Disks
Types of Crepe Tape Disks for PCB Applications
| Type | Material | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Solder Wave Masking Crepe Tape | Crepe paper with rubber adhesive | Masking gold fingers and connectors during wave soldering |
| High-Temperature Crepe Masking Tape | Crepe paper with silicone adhesive | Temporary masking during reflow and conformal coating processes |
| PCB Protector Crepe Tape | Crepe paper with low-tack adhesive | Surface protection during handling, shipping, and assembly |
| Component Masking Crepe Tape | Crepe paper with heat-resistant adhesive | Masking specific components during selective soldering |
| Conformal Coating Masking Crepe Tape | Crepe paper with removable adhesive | Masking areas where conformal coating should not be applied |
| Edge Masking Crepe Tape | Crepe paper with rubber adhesive | Protecting PCB edges and non-plated areas during processing |
| Via Covering Crepe Tape | Crepe paper with silicone adhesive | Sealing vias to prevent solder or coating ingress |
| Test Point Masking Crepe Tape | Crepe paper with low-residue adhesive | Covering test points during soldering and cleaning operations |
| PCB Assembly Crepe Tape | Crepe paper with acrylic adhesive | Holding components temporarily during manual or semi-auto assembly |
| Peeling/Remasking Crepe Tape | Thin crepe paper with clean-release adhesive | Short-term masking for inspection, labeling, and rework access |
Crepe Tape Disks
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