ASM SIPLACE 00325586 is the membrane control panel used on the 8mm S feeder family. Its value is straightforward: when the local operator panel is the damaged part but the feeder mechanism remains serviceable, the repair can stay at panel level instead of expanding immediately to complete feeder replacement.
Typical inspection scenarios include a physically damaged membrane, worn button areas, intermittent local key response or buttons that no longer respond consistently. These observations point to the operator-control area for further checking, but tape-transport or mechanical feeding problems should be diagnosed separately rather than blamed on the membrane panel.
00325586 Feeder Panel Specifications
| Part Number | 00325586; commonly documented as 00325586-01 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Membrane Control Panel / Membrane Keyboard |
| Term Note | A membrane keyboard is the feeder's flexible local button and operator-control surface |
| Feeder Application | 8mm S feeder family |
| Repair Level | Operator-panel replacement rather than complete feeder replacement |
| Common Selection Risk | Selecting by generic feeder buttons description without verifying feeder generation, panel layout and connector configuration |
| Condition Check | Membrane surface, button areas, panel connection and visible physical damage |
| Core Matching Point | Complete P/N, feeder type, panel layout, connector and original mounting configuration |
A failed local panel can interrupt feeder setup or operator control even when the mechanical feeding system is still usable. Replacing the entire feeder in that situation increases spare cost and can keep a feeder position unavailable longer than necessary. Separating panel faults from tape-feed or drive faults therefore matters to both maintenance and line recovery.
For an older feeder with a damaged front panel, identify the feeder type first and compare the existing membrane layout and rear connection. Front appearance alone is not enough when several generations of SIPLACE feeders are kept in the same maintenance stock.