The Panasonic 230C Nozzle for CM/DT/NPM SMT is designed to deliver exceptional performance in pick-and-place operations within the surface mount technology (SMT) process. Built for high accuracy and durability, this nozzle ensures precise handling of components during PCB assembly. As a reliable SMT nozzles supplier, we offer this high-quality product to enhance efficiency and productivity in automated assembly lines.
The 230C nozzle is the vacuum pick-up tool that sits on the placement head of a Panasonic SMT machine. It takes SMT components from the feeder, holds each one on the tip and sets it down where the placement program expects it, so the accuracy a line reports depends heavily on the condition of that tip. Fitting it is a straight swap: no head rebuild, no edit to the placement program, and the work fits inside a normal maintenance window. It is a routine shelf item for maintenance engineers, line supervisors and spare parts buyers who would rather change a nozzle during planned downtime than chase placement faults mid-shift.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part number | N610040784AD |
| Nozzle designation | 230C |
| Category | Replacement SMT placement nozzle |
| Machine series | Panasonic CM, DT and NPM |
| Head fit | Direct replacement on the existing placement head |
| Spare type | Consumable placement component |
| Related spares | Feeders, valves, motors, drivers and boards |
The stamped number on the nozzle is what settles the match. Two Panasonic nozzles can look almost identical on the bench and still pick very different parts, so use the number on the head as the guide rather than the shape of the tip. The 230C number is shared across several Panasonic placement platforms, which is useful in a mixed workshop: one line of spares can cover more than one machine instead of a different part for every head. Where a head carries another nozzle number, that number is the one to order, even when the machines sit side by side.
ZJ-SMT supplies Panasonic SMT and PCB assembly equipment and spare parts to manufacturers worldwide. Our range covers pick-and-place machines, axial and radial insertion equipment, solder paste inspection systems, and feeder spare parts, with both new and used options available. We support bulk orders, and machine condition and availability are confirmed with you before ordering. Whether you are expanding a line, replacing a worn feeder part, or sourcing equipment for a new project, send us your model numbers and our team will come back with a suitable solution and quotation.
Start with a visual check of the tip: chipping, a flattened edge, or a build-up of paste and dust are the usual signs of wear. On the line, the same wear shows up as a rising mispick rate and placement that drifts away from the program. Changing the nozzle at the first sign is far cheaper than the rework that follows.
It fits the Panasonic CM, DT and NPM placement platforms, where it replaces the same 230C nozzle number. If your line runs an older or newer Panasonic series, send the machine model and we will confirm whether this nozzle or a different number is the correct one.
The 230C is used across a range of SMT components rather than a single package size, so it stays useful when the production mix changes between builds. Pick-up also depends on the head and feeder settings and on the weight of the part, so if you move to a much smaller or heavier component, send us the details and we will confirm the nozzle is still the right choice.
No. This nozzle is made for Panasonic CM, DT and NPM heads. SMT pick and place machine manufacturers design their heads differently, so a nozzle that seats correctly on one platform will not necessarily fit another make. If your floor runs more than one brand, list the model next to each part number and we will check them separately.
Keep unused nozzles in their original packaging in a dry, dust-free drawer rather than loose in a tool tray, where tips pick up debris and get knocked against other parts. For nozzles in service, follow the cleaning method and interval your machine documentation gives; a soft brush with the approved cleaning agent is normally enough. Sharp tools and aggressive solvents can damage the tip.
Often it will, because the tip is the part that touches the component, and wear there is a common cause of misplacement. If accuracy is still off after the change, check the feeder and the vacuum valve next, then head alignment. Send us the machine model and what you are seeing on the boards, and we will point you to the right spare part.
