Specs
Feeder Cart specs
Setup notes and briefing numbers for Feeder Cart.
Feeder cart dimensions and loading points
The Feeder Cart specs page breaks down the practical details that affect feeder movement and line-side organisation. It helps a team compare cart layout, reel access and identification points before they interfere with loading accuracy.
Feeder Cart specs matter where reels are staged, how feeders are parked, and how the trolley lines up with the machine bank. Width, handle position, wheel type, and bay spacing all affect whether an operator can swap product without clipping adjacent feeders. On South African sites with mixed aisles and shared line-side space, those details decide if movement stays controlled during a changeover.
Check the cart frame, caster locks, and reel support surfaces before it is added to a running line. A bent shelf edge, missing ID strip, or loose earth point can turn a simple feeder transfer into misloads and label confusion. Photos should show the front loading face, side clearance, and any stop points used beside the placement machine.
What the spec sheet must show
Record cart height, shelf count, feeder pitch compatibility, and the way loaded reels are identified at line side. Include braking method, push direction, and the safe reach zones for operators working from both ends. That gives electronics teams a usable reference when comparing one feeder cart layout against another.
Match Feeder Cart specs to reel size, feeder family, and the machine model before ordering spares or setting parking positions. Record the cart code used on the line, then verify that labels remain readable once feeders are loaded. SMT line enquiries should name the board type, the placement volume and the machines already on the line.
- Cart width suits machine-side aisle clearance
- Caster brakes checked before loaded movement
- Feeder IDs visible from operator side
Site conditions that change cart use
In Gauteng plants, dust settles into wheel bearings, label sleeves, and feeder latch points faster than many teams expect. Coastal humidity around Durban and Cape Town can also affect printed ID cards, adhesive markers, and exposed steel fittings if carts are stored near open loading areas. A feeder cart spec should therefore note finish type, storage method, and cleaning access.
Power cuts and generator changeovers can interrupt feeder preparation long before the next board reaches placement. For that reason, cart identification should stay simple and legible under reduced lighting, with fixed position markers rather than loose paper slips. Teams running older SMT lines should also note turning radius where columns, cable drops, or narrow passages limit movement.
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Checks before feeder transfer
Confirm feeder type, reel direction, and slot numbering before moving any loaded cart to the line. The cart should be level, wheels locked at the handover point, and empty bays marked so the next operator does not assume a missing feeder is fitted on the machine.
Keep the feeder cart spec with the machine layout record and the feeder allocation list used for the job. When a buyer or production lead asks for supporting detail, the cart spec should show exactly how reels were arranged and identified during setup.
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