Panasonic NPM Feeder Parts

Panasonic NPM Feeder Parts

Dobeter supply a variety of Panasonic NPM feeders, these Panasonic NPM feeders are used on Panasonic’s NPM (Next Generation Platform) series of pick-and-place machines, are intelligent electric feeders. As such, their parts include not only standard wear-and-tear items but also sensitive electronic components. Many of these parts are also compatible with older Panasonic CM402 and CM602 feeders. Dobeter’s Panasonic NPM feeder parts are critical for maintaining high efficiency in SMT lines.

Common wear-and-tear parts supplied by Dobeter

Regular maintenance requires the replacement of these mechanical components:

• Tape guides: Guide the component tape smoothly through the feeder.
• Sprockets and gear assemblies: Drive the tape advancement and are critical for feeding accuracy.
• Feed lever/Pawl: Advances the tape one pitch at a time. The 12mm lever for CM602/NPM is a common replacement part.
• Reels and reel caps: For holding the component tape and managing the cover tape.
• Bearings, pins, and springs: These are used in the feeder mechanism to reduce friction and provide tension.
• Seals and covers: Protect the internal mechanism from dust and debris.

Electronic and specialized parts supplied by Dobeter

More complex components often require a replacement unit rather than individual part repair:

• Feeder sensors: Detect the presence of components and the end of the tape reel. Specific sensors exist for different tape widths.
• Feeder control PCBs: The electronic circuit board that manages the feeder’s operations.
• Feeder cart boards and cables: Allow the machine to communicate with the feeders on the cart.
• Leaderless feed fingers: Allow for rapid feeding of cut tape strips and help prevent cover tape jams.