S-4000 Axial Insertion Machine by Southern Machinery

Through-hole automation still plays a vital role in real factories. Power boards, LED drivers, appliance controls, industrial electronics, and mixed-technology PCBAs often rely on axial resistors, diodes, capacitors, inductors, and jumper wires. The S-4000 Axial Insertion Machine from Southern Machinery is designed to automate sequencing and insertion of these components.

What is this machine used for?

The S-4000 handles single-process sequencing and insertion of axial components and jumper wires. According to the source PDF, it is aimed at high-throughput THT automation and supports applications such as LED signage, LED illumination, LED drivers, fluorescent ballasts, set-top boxes, gaming, motherboards, appliances, power conversion, and high-mix environments.

Component examples include inductors, resistors, capacitors, jumper wires, and diodes.

Verified catalog features

The source PDF lists these major features:

• Manual or automatic PCB loading/unloading.
• Multiple clinch options with programmable height to avoid damaging components.
• Scalable production with 20 to 100 feeder inputs.
• Built-in jumper wire feeding assembly.
• Insertion spans from 5.0 mm to 20.0 mm.
• Up to 22 mm jumper span.
• Component insertion miss check.
• Graphical operator interface.
• Fuji servo drive system.
• Camera visual operating system for faster programming.
• Compatibility with UIC feeder.
• Online mode.
• Centering gripper for component alignment.

The PDF offers two throughput figures: a feature page states a high real throughput of 13,000 CPH, while another line mentions 12,000 CPH with Fuji servo drive. The specification table lists an insertion rate of 24,000 pcs/hr. Because these values differ, buyers should confirm the guaranteed rate for their specific component mix, feeder count, span, PCB size, and loading method during quotation.

Verified catalog specifications

| Item | Catalog information |

|---|---|

| Insertion rate | 24,000 pcs/hr listed in specification table; other pages list 12,000–13,000 CPH references |

| Component span | Dual span 5.0–20.0 mm |

| PCB size | Min 50 × 50 mm; max 450 × 450 mm |

| PCB thickness | 0.79–2.36 mm |

| Component types | Axial tape-packed materials such as capacitors, resistors, diodes, inductors, and jumper wire |

| Main unit weight | 1,500 kg |

| Auxiliary unit weight | 750 kg, 40 stations |

| Power supply | 220V AC single phase, 50/60 Hz, 2.0 KVA |

| Working power | 1.6 kW energy saving |

| System protection | UPS configuration; can continue for 15 minutes after power outage |

How it fits into a complete THT line

A practical THT automation line may include:

1. PCB loader or manual load station.
2. S-4000 axial insertion for taped axial parts and jumper wires.
3. Radial insertion or odd-form insertion if the board also has radial capacitors, connectors, relays, or transformers.
4. Board handling conveyors or buffers.
5. Wave soldering or selective soldering depending on board design.
6. THT AOI, visual inspection, ICT, FCT, or final test.

Southern Machinery can match the S-4000 with board handling, wave soldering, and other THT machines so the line is designed as a process, not as isolated equipment.

ROI and process trade-offs

The S-4000 makes the most sense when axial parts are repetitive enough to justify feeder setup and programming. It is attractive for LED drivers, power supplies, appliance controls, and other products where manual axial insertion consumes labor or creates quality variation.

For very low-volume, high-mix prototypes, manual insertion may still be more flexible. For medium and high-volume production, automated insertion improves consistency, reduces operator dependency, and supports more predictable soldering quality downstream.

Buyer selection checklist

Before requesting a final configuration, confirm:

• Axial component list and tape packaging format.
• Component span requirements and jumper wire span.
• PCB size, thickness, and panelization.
• Monthly volume, shift pattern, and target boards per hour.
• Feeder quantity needed now and after future product growth.
• Clinch style and height requirements.
• Whether PCB loading should be manual or automatic.
• Downstream soldering method: wave soldering or selective soldering.

How Southern Machinery supports the project

Southern Machinery is a Shenzhen, China manufacturer founded in 2011. We build cost-effective SMT and THT PCB assembly automation equipment for global EMS, ODM, automotive electronics, medical electronics, industrial control, LED, power electronics, and consumer electronics factories. Our scope covers SMT lines, THT insertion, wave soldering, board handling, inspection, process support, training, spare parts, and full-line integration for over 237 global customers.

For the S-4000 Axial Insertion Machine, our engineering discussion normally covers the machine itself plus upstream and downstream line impact: board flow, operator workload, ESD rules, maintenance, spare parts, training, and whether the buyer needs a standalone machine or a more integrated SMT/THT solution.

FAQ

Is this article based on verified catalog information?

Yes. The product and specification points are based on Southern Machinery catalog material for this product. Any value not listed in the source is treated as a buyer confirmation item, not as a guaranteed specification.

Can Southern Machinery configure this as part of a complete PCB assembly line?

Yes. Southern Machinery can combine SMT, THT, board handling, wave soldering, inspection, cleaning, storage, and support equipment into a complete PCB assembly automation plan.

What should buyers send before quotation?

Send product type, PCB size, monthly or shift volume, current equipment, process bottleneck, quality target, automation level, and any factory constraints such as power, floor space, ESD, traceability, or MES needs.

Does Southern Machinery provide overseas support?

Yes. Southern Machinery supports overseas buyers with remote guidance, installation and training support, spare parts coordination, and long-term service planning.

Next step

Contact Southern Machinery for a configuration review and quotation. Browse the catalog at file.autoinsertion.com and machine image resources at ph.smthelp.com. Source used for this article: S-4000 Axial Insertion Machine.