{"title":"Pick and place for SMD\/SMT prototypes","description":"\u003cp\u003eTools for placing SMD parts by hand on prototype and short-run PCBs. Start with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/smt-caddy-mti\"\u003eMTI manual SMD\/SMT tape feeder\u003c\/a\u003e: it clips onto 35 mm DIN rail, is only 2 mm wider than its tape, and one press advances the tape and peels the cover tape. It works with tweezers, vacuum pens and manual or home-built pick-and-place setups. Extension kits take it from 8 mm to 12, 16, 24 and 32 mm tape. For a complete benchtop station, the SMT Caddy Model A manual pick-and-place system (uses its own Model A feeders; the MTI does not fit Model A).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew to hand placement? Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pick-and-place\"\u003epick and place guide for SMD prototypes\u003c\/a\u003e. Buying for a lab or company? We issue quotes and accept purchase orders: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"smt-caddy","title":"SMT Caddy Model A, à la carte","description":"\u003cp\u003eBenchtop manual pick-and-place system for SMD prototyping and short runs. You guide the vacuum spindle by hand on a two-axis gantry; a 5 MP digital microscope, a laser landing guide and motorized tape feeders do the seeing and the feeding. PCB panels up to 320 × 180 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConfigurations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eÀ la carte:\u003c\/strong\u003e the system with all standard accessories, no feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarter package:\u003c\/strong\u003e the system with all standard accessories and 10 Model A Tape Feeder Kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandedness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRighty or lefty sets the armrest and counterweight side. The owner can convert it later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 microscope lenses, laser pointer module, 4 magnetic PCB locators, 6 pick styli, 3 ESD suction cups, odd components tray, transfer mirror, Kapton tape, feeder labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStencil printer, solder paste and reflow oven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses Model A Tape Feeder Kits (8, 12 or 16 mm tape). Does not accept the SMT Caddy MTI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull specifications: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/model-a\"\u003eModel A overview\u003c\/a\u003e. Buying for a company or lab? We issue quotes and invoices and accept purchase orders. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SMT Caddy","offers":[{"title":"Righty","offer_id":24529142977,"sku":"MA-ALC-R","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lefty","offer_id":24529142913,"sku":"MA-ALC-L","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1213\/4760\/products\/SMT_Caddy-Righty-1.png?v=1472414038"},{"product_id":"smt-caddy-starter-package","title":"SMT Caddy Model A, Starter package","description":"\u003cp\u003eBenchtop manual pick-and-place system for SMD prototyping and short runs. You guide the vacuum spindle by hand on a two-axis gantry; a 5 MP digital microscope, a laser landing guide and motorized tape feeders do the seeing and the feeding. PCB panels up to 320 × 180 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConfigurations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eÀ la carte:\u003c\/strong\u003e the system with all standard accessories, no feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarter package:\u003c\/strong\u003e the system with all standard accessories and 10 Model A Tape Feeder Kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandedness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRighty or lefty sets the armrest and counterweight side. The owner can convert it later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 microscope lenses, laser pointer module, 4 magnetic PCB locators, 6 pick styli, 3 ESD suction cups, odd components tray, transfer mirror, Kapton tape, feeder labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStencil printer, solder paste and reflow oven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses Model A Tape Feeder Kits (8, 12 or 16 mm tape). Does not accept the SMT Caddy MTI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull specifications: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/model-a\"\u003eModel A overview\u003c\/a\u003e. Buying for a company or lab? 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It mounts on standard DIN rail and is generic: it adapts to virtually any manual pick-and-place setup, from vacuum pens to manual and home-built machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach feeder is only 2 mm wider than the tape it carries: 10 mm for 8 mm tape, 14 mm for 12 mm, and so on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuantity pricing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice each\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLabel sheets included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$26\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–49\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quantity price applies automatically in the cart; add any number of units. Label sheets are packed in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne base unit, five tape widths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MTI comes configured for standard 8 mm tape. Low-cost extension kits take it to 12, 16, 24 and 32 mm, so you don't commit to a tape width up front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTape width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKits added to the 8 mm base\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeeder width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × 4 mm kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × 8 mm kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 8 mm kits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 × 8 mm kits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4 mm kit converts 8 mm to 12 mm. 8 mm kits stack for 16, 24 and 32 mm. All kits are removable and reusable, so keep a few on hand and reconfigure feeders per project. Changing width takes a small flat blade, a few small press-fit components and a minute or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneric: adapts to virtually any manual pick-and-place setup, from vacuum pens to manual and home-built machines. Mounts on standard 35 mm DIN rail. Does not fit SMT Caddy Model A feeder banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeder labels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisposable feeder labels: Avery 5412 removable labels, 7.9 × 12.7 mm (5\/16 × 1\/2 in), 100 per sheet, matte white paper, write-on (not printable), removable adhesive. Buy packs anywhere, or add sheets to your order at $2 per 100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying for a lab or company? We issue quotes and invoices. Purchase orders: on credit terms for qualified US-based organizations; organizations outside the US order by purchase order with payment in advance. EU and EEA businesses: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ordering#eu\"\u003eorder by quote\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SMT Caddy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527501746310,"sku":"MTI-8","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1213\/4760\/files\/smt-caddy-mti-tape-feeder-dark.jpg?v=1791667300"},{"product_id":"mti-extension-kit","title":"MTI Extension Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eExtension kits widen an SMT Caddy MTI from its 8 mm base to 12, 16, 24 or 32 mm tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4 mm kit converts 8 mm to 12 mm. 8 mm kits stack for 16, 24 and 32 mm. All kits are removable and reusable, so keep a few on hand and reconfigure feeders per project. Changing width takes a small flat blade, a few small press-fit components and a minute or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTape width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKits added to the 8 mm base\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeeder width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × 4 mm kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × 8 mm kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 8 mm kits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 × 8 mm kits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits the SMT Caddy MTI only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SMT Caddy","offers":[{"title":"4 mm","offer_id":50527501779078,"sku":"MTI-KIT-4","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 mm","offer_id":50527501811846,"sku":"MTI-KIT-8","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1213\/4760\/files\/smt-caddy-mti-extension-kits.jpg?v=1790896147"},{"product_id":"feeder-labels","title":"Feeder Labels, Avery 5412 (Sheet of 100)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDisposable feeder labels: Avery 5412 removable labels, 7.9 × 12.7 mm (5\/16 × 1\/2 in), 100 per sheet, matte white paper, write-on (not printable), removable adhesive. Buy packs anywhere, or add sheets to your order at $2 per 100.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabel sheets are included free with multi-unit MTI orders: 1 sheet with 5–9 units, 2 with 10–19, 5 with 20–49, 10 with 50 or more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SMT Caddy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527501844614,"sku":"LBL-5412","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1213\/4760\/files\/mti-feeder-labels-avery-5412-sheet.jpg?v=1791493719"}],"url":"https:\/\/smtcaddy.com\/collections\/pick-and-place.oembed","provider":"SMT Caddy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}