In SMT production lines, the diversity of carrier tape specifications presents a core challenge during the splicing process. From narrow 8mm to wide 24mm tapes, traditional equipment often requires manual adjustments, leading to efficiency loss and human error. Youngpool Technology’s L-900 Automatic Splicing Machine addresses this challenge through its innovative variable-rail design and adaptive system, achieving full automatic compatibility with carrier tapes ranging from 8mm to 24mm wide—offering an efficient solution for mixed-size production lines.

The core strength of the L-900 lies in its intelligent rail-adjusting capability. The system can automatically identify tapes of different widths—8mm, 12mm, 16mm, and 24mm—and synchronously adjust the rail spacing and clamping force. This eliminates the cumbersome manual adjustments required by conventional splicing machines, minimizing changeover time and significantly improving line flexibility. In contrast, many existing splicing machines on the market only support single 8mm tapes or require additional configurations to handle wider ones.

While supporting different tape widths, the L-900 Automatic Splicing Machine maintains consistent splicing standards. Its splicing gap is controlled within ±0.1mm, and the tensile strength reaches 5 kg—crucial for ensuring stable tape transfer through high-speed placement machines. This stability comes from the self-adaptive lamination system, which automatically adjusts the lamination area and pressure parameters based on tape width, ensuring reliable joint strength across both narrow and wide tapes.

A particular highlight is its handling capability for 8mm narrow tapes. For tape thicknesses ranging from 0.25mm to 1.25mm, the L-900 Automatic Splicing Machine employs precise tension control and guiding mechanisms to effectively prevent warping and misalignment during conveyance. With a maximum pocket depth compatibility of 9mm, even narrow tapes carrying deep-cavity components can be spliced stably—addressing a long-standing challenge in small-component splicing.

This broad compatibility extends beyond hardware to the software level. The system supports BOM parsing and material comparison functions, allowing automatic identification of component information on different tape widths and enabling full traceability during the splicing process. When frequent tape size changes are required on the production line, the L-900 responds quickly, minimizing setup time and maintaining production continuity.

In today’s manufacturing landscape—characterized by small-batch, multi-variety production—the compatibility of equipment directly affects production efficiency and operational cost. The L-900 Automatic Splicing Machine meets the needs of multi-size tape splicing through a single integrated system, reducing redundant equipment investment while simplifying material management and operation workflows. This “one machine, multiple applications” design philosophy embodies the new direction of SMT auxiliary equipment development toward intelligent and flexible manufacturing.