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Odd-Form PIN Terminal Insertion by Southern Machinery: Dual-Head 12,000 CPH Throughput

The S-7020 dual-head PIN eyelet terminal insertion machine from Southern Machinery delivers up to 12,000 CPH for odd-form through-hole components. IPC-9706 certified with ±0.2 mm placement accuracy, it handles PINs, eyelets, terminals, and connectors across PCB sizes up to 380 × 280 mm. Designed for EMS, automotive, power electronics, and industrial control manufacturers seeking to reduce manual insertion labor by over 40% while maintaining consistent quality. As part of Southern Machinery's S-7000 series, the S-7020 integrates seamlessly into mixed SMT–THT production lines with bulk and reel feeding options.

S-7000T Terminal Insertion Machine by Southern Machinery: Automate Faston & TE Reel Terminals for Higher Throughput

Manual terminal insertion is a persistent bottleneck in PCB assembly — slow, inconsistent, and increasingly expensive as labor costs rise. Southern Machinery's S-7000T Terminal Insertion Machine addresses this challenge directly, delivering 5,000–6,000 CPH with servo-driven precision for faston, TE reel, and other terminal connectors. Designed for EMS providers and OEMs in power supply, automotive electronics, and industrial control, the S-7000T integrates into THT assembly lines to replace manual insertion stations, reduce rework rates, and improve throughput consistency. With installation guides, global support, and spare parts availability from Shenzhen, Southern Machinery provides a complete automation solution for terminal insertion — not just a machine.

Southern Machinery SMT Intelligent Reel Rack: Smart Material Management for the SMT Line
Aug 2, 2026

Southern Machinery's SMT Intelligent Reel Rack (Series V1.0) is a smart material management system for SMT reel storage, kitting and line-side supply. QR-code-bound slots with LED pick-to-light indication guide operators to the correct reel, while ERP/MES integration tracks inventory in real time. The result: fewer wrong-reel and wrong-feeder errors, shorter changeover time, reduced kitting and part-handling work, and a smaller storage footprint. This buyer guide explains what the rack is used for, typical applications in EMS and PCB assembly, how it fits into a complete SMT/THT line, and the key selection parameters to evaluate. Built in Shenzhen, China for EMS factories worldwide.

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