The H04 boosts machine throughput significantly for boards with cylindrical components since the mounting can be done with the multi-nozzle HYDRA head, instead of the MIDAS single-nozzle head.

In addition, the H04 provides improved handling of high chip components that have a height/width ratio near or over 1. The tool consists of an adapter and a specially designed rubber tool tip and can handle components in the range 0603-1206 chips, MELF3514, SOD-80.

The H04 tool is fully compatible with the HYDRA Automatic Tool Exchanger (ATE) and can therefore be mixed with other types of tools on the mount head to optimize production and boost throughput further. The HYDRA ATE has four different tool types (H01, H02, H03, H04) and enables the eight-nozzled HYDRA Speedmount to mount components ranging from 0402 on 8 mm tape to SO14s on 16 mm tape with seamless tool changes,

The top mounting speed with the H04 tool ranges from 14 000 CPH to 21 000 CPH, depending on component type and application.