| Part number | N610148258AA |
| Nozzle series | 256CS |
| Fits | Panasonic 256CS placement head |
| Function | Vacuum pick-up and placement |
| Tip profile | Shaped for fine-pitch and miniature parts |
| Construction | Ceramic and metal sections, joined for vacuum integrity |
| Surface treatment | Smooth anti-corrosive coating |
| Static control | Anti-static material properties |
| Components handled | Compact ICs, resistors and capacitors |
| Typical assemblies | Smartphones, wearables and automotive modules |
| Supply type | Replacement nozzle for Panasonic SMT lines |
Treat the tip as the working surface it is. Wipe the nozzle with a lint-free cloth and a cleaner suited to flux and adhesive residue, and keep metal picks, wire brushes and abrasive pads away from the tip, because the coating is there to shed build-up rather than to survive scraping. A short soak followed by a soft wipe is usually enough after a run on sticky tape residue.
Between shifts, check the tip for nicks or a bent shaft, especially after a head crash or a jam on the pick and place machine. Store spare nozzles in a protective case or a dedicated drawer near the line, away from moisture and loose tools, and handle them by the body rather than the tip. A nozzle that has been dropped often looks fine and then places off-centre, so replacing it usually costs less than chasing the defect.
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.
It is made for the Panasonic 256CS placement head. Nozzle fit follows the head series rather than the machine name, and most SMT pick and place machine manufacturers change nozzle part numbers between head generations, so check the head code on your machine. If it carries a different series number, send it over and we will match the right nozzle.
No. It is built to the original form factor, so it installs without modification or recalibration and the head behaves the way it did with the original part fitted. In practice the swap fits into a normal maintenance stop on an automated pick and place machine rather than a separate setup window.
Yes. The nozzle's own build supports static-safe handling, and the practice around it matters just as much. Keep replacements in their protective packaging until fitting, fit them with the head powered down, and check that the head, board support and work surface are properly grounded to your ESD control plan. For boards carrying static-sensitive devices, run your normal wrist strap and ionizer discipline. If your documentation asks for surface resistance figures, our team can confirm them before you order.
It is designed around micro-components such as compact ICs, resistors and capacitors with small footprints. SMT components of that size need a steady vacuum and a clean release, and that is where the tip geometry does its work. Larger, heavier parts normally run on a different head and nozzle combination, so match the head before planning the run.
Watch for pick-up misses, parts sitting off-centre after placement, or a vacuum that will not hold on the SMT pick and place machine. Most plants inspect nozzles at scheduled maintenance and replace one as soon as grip or accuracy starts to drift, rather than waiting for a failure in the middle of a run.
Yes. Alongside this 256CS nozzle we keep nozzles for other Panasonic heads, including the 240C, 240CS, 240CSN and 1401 DT-401, so a mixed line can be covered in one order. Send your head codes and we will confirm which nozzle matches each position.
