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Ribbon System

Assembly

Ink ribbon delivery to typebars. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.

Ribbon System parts and their functions

4 top-level parts · 5 parts in total · full bill of materials below
Ribbon System parts diagram: 1 ribbon spools, 2 ribbon, 3 ribbon vibrator, 4 ribbon guide. 5 parts in 4 top-level items.
Ribbon System parts diagram. Numbers match the table below; each box is one top-level part or assembly with what it contains.
#PartQtyWhat it does
1 Ribbon Spools 2× Supply and takeup reels
2 Ribbon 1× Cloth or paper tape saturated with ink
3 Ribbon Vibrator 1× Mechanism advancing ribbon
4 Ribbon Guide 1× Positioning ribbon between type and platen

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Bill of materials for Ribbon System

4 top-level lines · 4 rows shown · 5 parts total · indented to 3 levels
# Item / sub-assembly Part no. Qty/assy Ext. qty Parts Type
1 Ribbon Spools manual-typewriter-ribbon-spools 2× 2 · part
2 Ribbon manual-typewriter-ribbon 1× 1 · part
3 Ribbon Vibrator manual-typewriter-ribbon-vibrator 1× 1 · part
4 Ribbon Guide manual-typewriter-ribbon-guide 1× 1 · part

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Where the ribbon system is used

1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assembly

Used in 1 assembly

Sourcing: possible vendors

Browse the supplier directory → Prices, MOQ, and lead times are algorithmic estimates, not quotes, and not claims about these companies. Company mappings are curated by keyword; est. price band $0.50–$100. How estimates work
VendorHQSpecialtyMOQLead time
🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
Shenzhen, CN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
flex.com ↗ Singapore Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
dixoninfo.com ↗ Noida, IN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
bydelectronic.com ↗ Shenzhen, CN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
🇸🇬Venture Corp
venture.com.sg ↗
Singapore Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks