S3000 Radial Auto Insertion Machine

Stop hand-inserting capacitors, LEDs and transistors.

The S3000 inserts tape-packed radial components automatically, cuts and clinches the leads, and corrects position with machine vision. It is the cost-efficient first step from manual THT to automation.

Typical actual speed up to 10,000 CPH. Final configuration is confirmed after we review your PCB and components.

At a glance

• 10,000 CPH — typical actual insertion speed
• 2.5–10 mm — lead spans: 2.5 / 3.5 / 5.0 / 7.5 / 10.0
• 0–360° — insertion direction in 1° steps
• 5 — lead span sizes on one machine
• 360° — programmable insertion direction
• 0 — separate lead-cutting steps after soldering

Manual radial insertion is costing you more than labour

Most THT lines still place radial parts by hand after SMT. These are the problems buyers describe to us every week.

• Too many hands on one board: Five to ten operators per line insert capacitors and LEDs, and output still depends on who shows up.
• Wrong polarity, missing parts: Hand insertion causes reversed electrolytics and skipped positions that only show up at test.
• Floating parts at wave solder: Unclinched leads lift during wave soldering and need rework.
• Hiring and training never ends: Operator turnover means constant retraining and unstable quality.
• Lead trimming is a second job: Long leads are cut after soldering, adding a process and a station.
• Customers ask for traceable quality: Audits want repeatable, programmed processes, not manual skill.

Six reasons the S3000 pays back — Feature, Advantage, Benefit

Each tab links a real machine function to what it means on your shop floor.

Speed: Up to 10,000 CPH actual

High-speed servo insertion.

• Feature: Servo-driven insertion head with a typical actual speed up to 10,000 components per hour.
• Advantage: One machine keeps pace with several manual operators without fatigue or breaks.
• Benefit: Fewer operators per line and a predictable output per shift.

Key points: 10,000 CPH actual · Servo drive · 18,000 CPH spec

Spans: 2.5 to 10.0 mm lead spans

Dual, triple and quad-span parts.

• Feature: Supports 2.5 / 3.5 / 5.0 / 7.5 / 10.0 mm lead spans and dual, triple and quad-span components.
• Advantage: Capacitors, transistors, LEDs, resistors and connectors run on one platform.
• Benefit: More of your BOM is automated, so less is left for hand insertion.

Key points: 5 lead spans · Quad-span ready · Height ≤20 mm

Vision: Machine vision correction

Fiducial-based coordinate correction.

• Feature: A vision system reads board marks and corrects insertion coordinates before each board.
• Advantage: Board-to-board tolerance is compensated automatically.
• Benefit: Fewer misinserted parts and less rework after wave soldering.

Key points: Mark recognition · Auto correction · Offline programming

Clinch: Automatic lead cut and clinch

Leads secured before soldering.

• Feature: Leads are trimmed and clinched automatically; clinch length 1.5–2.2 mm and clinch angle 10–35°, both adjustable.
• Advantage: Parts stay flat and seated through the wave.
• Benefit: No floating components, and no separate lead-cutting step.

Key points: 1.5–2.2 mm clinch · 10–35° angle · Auto trim

Direction: 0–360° insertion in 1° steps

Any orientation the layout needs.

• Feature: Programmable insertion direction from 0 to 360° in 1° increments.
• Advantage: Designers do not have to rotate parts to suit the machine.
• Benefit: New boards go to production without layout changes.

Key points: 0–360° · 1° step · Excel / USB program

Ownership: Simple, low-cost operation

English Windows control.

• Feature: English Windows control, offline programming, 10 recommended feeder stations, single-phase 220 V power.
• Advantage: Programs are prepared away from the machine and changeovers are short.
• Benefit: Low running cost and an easy start for teams new to auto insertion.

Key points: 10 stations · 220 V single phase · 0.6 MPa air

Key specifications for project evaluation

Values support initial evaluation and remain subject to final technical confirmation against your board size, component mix and line layout.

Component capability

Parameter	S3000
Insertion speed	Typical actual up to 10,000 CPH (18,000 CPH mechanical spec)
Lead spans	2.5 / 3.5 / 5.0 / 7.5 / 10.0 mm
Component configuration	Dual, triple and quad span
Max component height	20 mm
Max body diameter	13 mm
Max lead diameter	0.7 mm
Insertion direction	0–360°, 1° increments
Clinch length / angle	1.5–2.2 mm / 10–35° (adjustable)

Machine

Parameter	S3000
Feeder stations	10 recommended; configured per application
Position correction	Machine vision, MARK recognition
PCB size	50 × 50 mm to 450 × 450 mm
Core machine size (L×W×H)	1800 × 1600 × 1800 mm
Weight	Approx. 1000 kg (core machine)
Power	220 V AC single phase, 50/60 Hz
Air	0.6 MPa, 0.3 m³/min
Control	English Windows interface, offline programming, Excel/USB import

Speed, PCB size and weight depend on configuration (number of stations, loader/unloader, clinch type). Older brochures list 18,000 CPH mechanical speed and larger station counts; the values above follow the current S3000 product page and are confirmed in your quotation.

Compatibility and interfaces: Capacitors, Transistors, LEDs, Resistors, Connectors, Key switches, Tape-packed radial parts, PCB loader/unloader ready

S3000 in the factory

Watch the S3000 insert radial parts

From sample review to lifetime support

• 1 · Free application review — Send PCB files, BOM and component samples. An engineer checks fit before any quotation.
• 2 · Live demo with your parts — We run your own components on the machine and share the video and an ROI estimate.
• 3 · Configuration & quote — Feeders, tooling and line interfaces are matched to your board; quote the same working day.
• 4 · Installation & training — Engineer-guided startup, programming and operator training, on site or remote.
• 5 · Lifetime support — Remote diagnosis, spare parts from Shenzhen and a fix plan within 3 days.

Frequently asked questions

Which components can the S3000 insert?

Tape-packed radial-lead parts: electrolytic and ceramic capacitors, transistors, LEDs, resistors, connectors and similar parts up to 20 mm high, 13 mm body diameter and 0.7 mm lead diameter.

What is the real speed?

Typical actual speed is up to 10,000 CPH. Real output depends on board layout, number of parts per board and feeder setup.

S3000 or S3010A?

The S3000 is the cost-efficient model for most radial jobs. The S3010A adds a servo head and N-type clinch at 18,000 CPH spec with automatic PCB loading for higher-volume lines.

How is it programmed?

Through an English Windows interface. Programs can be made offline and imported by Excel/USB, and vision corrects coordinates on each board.

How fast do we get a quote?

Send your PCB size, BOM or component list, target output per shift and destination country. We reply within 2 hours in working time and quote the same day; a free live demo with your own components can be arranged before you order.

What about installation, training and spare parts?

Installation and operator training are included in the project plan (on site or remote). Spare parts ship from Shenzhen, and our engineers give a remote diagnosis and fix plan within 3 days.

Engineering Review

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