Operators as waste handlers
Manually scissoring tape at every reel change pulls skilled operators away from value-added placement work, shift after shift.
SMT line housekeeping · 5S & ESD discipline
S-680A SMT Reel Scrap Tape Cutter
Mounts under your pick-and-place feeder cart and automatically cuts scrap carrier tape into compact pieces — so operators keep placing boards, not chasing tape.
Fits Hanwha / Samsung SM series, JUKI, Sony and domestic mounter feeder carts. Custom lengths available for your cart layout.
76 mm/sContinuous tape feed-and-cut speed keeps pace with every reel change on the cart
8–32 mmPaper carrier tape width coverage, plus embossed plastic tape support
<70 dBQuiet, 100 W operation that can live anywhere on your shop floor
The hidden cost of scrap tape
Manual tape cutting is quietly taxing your SMT line
Every finished reel leaves a long tail of carrier tape. Left unmanaged, it steals operator time, clutters aisles and undermines the 5S and ESD discipline your customers audit.
Tape drifting everywhere
Uncut scrap tape tangles around feeder carts and aisles, creating a housekeeping problem that shows up in every customer audit.
Scissors mean cut risk
Hand-cutting thousands of tape ends per day exposes operators to blade injuries that automated cutting eliminates.
Mixed tape formats
Paper tape and embossed plastic tape behave differently; one fixed manual routine rarely handles both cleanly.
Bins filling too fast
Loose, uncut tape fills waste bins in hours, forcing repeated line-side trips just to empty them.
Consumable drain
Cheap cutters dull quickly and jam, trading a small purchase price for endless blade swaps and downtime.
Feature · Advantage · Benefit
What the S-680A actually changes on your floor
Select a feature to connect the verified machine capability with its technical advantage and the practical benefit your factory feels.
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Automation
Automatic rotary gear cutting
Tape is drawn in and cut the moment it leaves the feeder — no scissors, no hands.
Feature
Rotational circular high-speed steel gear blades draw in and cut carrier tape automatically at 76 mm/s.
Advantage
Scrap tape is processed as fast as the mounter feeds it, with zero manual cutting at the cart.
Benefit
Operators stay on placement and changeover work instead of waste handling — more boards per shift.
76 mm/sHSS gear bladesOne-button AUTO mode
Longer blade lifecycle versus conventional cutter designs — fewer swaps, lower consumable spend.
Manual cuts per shift. Scrap tape goes from feeder to sealed bin without touching an operator.
Total power draw on a standard 220 V single-phase supply — negligible energy cost per line.
Solid steel-body build on lockable casters, stable under the feeder cart all shift long.
Source-verified technical data
Key specifications for project evaluation
Values support initial evaluation and remain subject to final technical confirmation against your feeder cart and tape formats.
S-680A Reel Scrap Tape Cutter
Standard configuration| Cutting mechanism | Rotational circular gear blades, high-speed steel |
|---|---|
| Compatible tape | Paper carrier tape 8–32 mm; embossed plastic tape (very thin vinyl tape not recommended) |
| Cutting speed | 76 mm/s |
| Cutting length | 5–150 mm, adjustable via PLC control with speed regulation |
| Effective cutting slot | 755 mm |
| External dimensions (L × W × H) | 900 × 220 × 400 mm |
| Net weight | Approx. 45 kg |
| Power supply | 220 VAC, single phase, 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption | 100 W |
| Noise level | Less than 70 dB |
| Collection | Front slide-out collection bin for cut tape pieces |
| Mobility | Lockable casters for under-cart positioning |
Feeder cart compatibility
Verified installation references| Hanwha / Samsung | SM411 · SM421 · SM471 · SM481 · SM482 · plus · S1 · S2 feeder carts |
|---|---|
| JUKI | KE series feeder trolleys (e.g. KE-3010AM line references) |
| Sony / others | Sony mounter lines and domestic pick-and-place brands |
| Customization | Body length and bin layout customizable to match your cart footprint |
Custom dimensions, electrical standards and cart interfaces depend on your actual feeder trolley and tape mix. Final configuration is confirmed after technical review.
Hanwha SM seriesJUKI KE seriesSonyDomestic mountersPLC controlCustom lengths5S / ESD ready
Product & installation visuals
See the S-680A on the machine and on the floor
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Watch the S-680A in action
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Automatic scrap tape cutting
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Before-and-after thinking for tape housekeeping.
S-680A on the line
Under-cart installation in a working factory.
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From cart review to production
Engineering support around your deployment
We confirm the fit before you commit — standard 900 mm body or a custom length matched to your feeder carts.
Share feeder cart models, tape formats and line layout photos.
Confirm tape mix, bin capacity targets and 5S goals within 24 hours.
Standard or custom-length body matched to your cart footprint.
Simple AUTO operation: release E-stop, press ON — operators trained in minutes.
Spare blades, maintenance guidance and rapid technical follow-up.
Technical evaluation FAQ
Questions buyers ask before ordering
What types of tape can the S-680A cut?
Paper carrier tape from 8 to 32 mm wide and embossed plastic tape. Very thin vinyl tape is not recommended. If you run an unusual tape format, send a sample description with your inquiry and we confirm compatibility before quotation.
Which pick-and-place brands does it fit under?
Installation references include Hanwha / Samsung SM411, 421, 471, 481, 482, plus, S1 and S2 feeder carts, JUKI KE-series trolleys, Sony lines and domestic mounter brands. The body length can be customized to match your cart footprint.
How does automatic mode work?
Rotate the emergency stop switch to the on position, then press ON at AUTO. The blade unit starts moving and cuts tape continuously until the collection bin is removed or the emergency stop is pressed.
What routine maintenance is required?
Empty the collection bin as required, replace the blade when cutting quality drops, check the helical gear every 3 months, lubricate the LM shaft as required, and check belt tension monthly. The high-speed steel rotary blade design delivers up to 4× the lifecycle of conventional cutters.
Is it safe for operators?
Yes. The cutting path is enclosed, an emergency stop is on the front panel, and the machine removes the need for manual scissor cutting — the cut-risk task it replaces was the hazard.
How do I get a price and delivery time?
Email info@smthelp.com or WhatsApp +86 136 0256 2576 with your cart models, tape formats and quantity. Quotation and delivery schedule are provided after technical confirmation — typically the same working day.
Next step
Send your feeder cart model and tape format for a quote
Tell us which mounters run your line, the tape widths you cut today and how many carts need housekeeping. We reply with a configuration, quotation and delivery schedule.