This Panasonic tape feeder is built for the AI insertion side of an SMT line. It carries a reel of taped components, indexes the tape forward in step with the machine and presents each component at the pickup position, so the head collects it without an operator handling the tape. In the feeder bank it is loaded at changeover and then left to feed through the shift while the operators watch placement quality rather than the feeder itself. Buyers are typically PCB assembly factories, EMS providers and maintenance departments that need a matching feeder for a specific machine. It belongs to the range we hold for Panasonic and the other SMT pick and place machine manufacturers whose platforms are common on production floors.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part number | N610146226AA |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Product type | Tape feeder (replacement unit) |
| Category | SMT feeder spare parts |
| Machine applicability | Panasonic AI insertion machines |
| Feeder function | Feeds taped components to the pickup position |
| Companion parts | Matching valves and nozzles for the same feeder setup |
| Supply format | Single unit or bulk order for feeder bank stock |
| Availability | Confirmed against your machine model when you request a quote |
| Dispatch | Shipped worldwide from Dongguan, Guangdong |
| Packing | Buyer-specified packing method accepted |
The feeder earns its place in the situations that put pressure on a feeder bank. A failure mid-shift is the clearest one: the spare goes into the position, the failed unit is set aside and production carries on. Planned rotation is another, since plants with several machines often keep a small stock and alternate the units so no single feeder takes every cycle. New-line setup and product changeover also call for it, because a Panasonic insertion machine being brought into service or re-tooled needs its tooling in place before the first run. High-mix work is the hardest duty of all: when the component tapes change several times a shift, a feeder is worked far harder than on a steady single-product run, and that is where a spare on the shelf matters most.
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.
No - this unit is supplied for Panasonic's AI insertion machines, and placement platforms such as the CM, NPM and DT series take different feeder numbers. Send us the machine model and the number on the feeder you are using, and we will confirm the correct part for your line.
Tape width, pitch and reel type are the details to confirm before ordering, because they decide whether a feeder matches the job it is going into. Tell us the component tape you plan to run and we will check the unit against it, so it arrives matched rather than close.
Watch for feeding errors that come back after a reset, components presented slightly off the pickup point, or a unit that only runs cleanly at low speed. Once a feeder needs constant adjustment to stay in step with the machine, replacing it is usually the better decision for a line that cannot afford a stop.
Run a short test feed and confirm that components reach the pickup point in step with the machine before releasing the line to production. The first boards of the run are also the appropriate place to check that placement quality is back where the line normally holds it.
Keep them in their original packing in a dry, dust-free area away from heavy vibration, with the tape path covered so dust and tape residue cannot settle on the indexing parts. Stacking heavy items on top of a feeder is the most common way a spare is damaged before it is ever used.
Treat it like the rest of the feeder bank: keep the tape path and indexing area free of dust and tape residue, and inspect the unit each time it comes off the machine so small wear is noticed between services. A feeder looked after this way holds its feeding accuracy far longer.
