The Hover-Davis 12/16mm SSF is a multi-pitch tape feeder family for 12mm and 16mm carrier tape applications on SIPLACE S equipment. The important purchasing difference is not only tape width but also the SSF generation shown on the installed feeder.
Documented references include HO-SSF01-1216, HO-SSF02-1216 and HO-SSF03-1216. HO-SSF01-1216 and HO-SSF02-1216 are documented as replaced by SSF03-1216. This creates a useful sourcing path for older feeders, but the complete model should still be checked before treating generations as equivalent.
12/16mm SSF Specifications
| Manufacturer | Hover-Davis |
| Feeder Family | SSF |
| Tape Width | 12mm and 16mm |
| Feed Type | Multi-pitch tape feeder |
| Documented Models | HO-SSF01-1216, HO-SSF02-1216, HO-SSF03-1216 |
| Replacement Reference | Earlier SSF01/02 references are documented as replaced by SSF03-1216 |
| Pocket Depth Reference | 14mm |
| Matching Requirement | Confirm the full Hover-Davis SSF model on the installed feeder |
This generation boundary becomes especially relevant on older lines where feeders may have been repaired or replaced during previous maintenance. Two feeders can both be described as 12/16mm while carrying different SSF model identities.
If the requirement is for an ASM feeder rather than a Hover-Davis SSF unit, treat it as a separate purchasing path. The ASM SIPLACE 00141092 12/16mm S-Feeder is an exact-P/N product and should not be merged with the Hover-Davis family simply because the tape widths overlap.
Send the installed SSF label and feeder photos when requesting service or replacement. This gives procurement a specific generation to match instead of relying only on the 12/16mm description.