| Brand | Panasonic |
| Model number | NM-EJM1E (NPM-TT2) |
| Machine type | Twin tray modular placement platform |
| Placement speed | Up to 38,500 CPH per module |
| Component range | 0201 metric to 100 × 90 mm |
| Maximum component height | 28 mm |
| PCB size, single lane | Up to 510 × 590 mm |
| Placement accuracy | ±25 µm, Cpk ≥ 1.0 |
| Feeder capacity | Up to 120 × 8 mm feeders |
| Power supply | 3-phase AC, 200–400 V |
| Machine dimensions | Approx. 1,370 × 2,330 × 1,445 mm (W × D × H) |
| Machine weight | Approx. 2,300 kg |
| Condition | New or used |
The dual-lane conveyor is what separates this PCB pick and place machine from a single-lane placer. Two boards can be processed at once, and they do not have to be the same product — one lane can run a panel while the other runs a different one, so a single machine carries two order streams.
The practical effect shows up in the schedule. A factory running many small batches can group work onto the two lanes instead of stopping to re-tool for every product, and an urgent job can be moved onto the free lane without pulling the running product off the machine. Mixed batches that once needed separate setups often fit into one schedule.
Running two lanes also changes the operator's rhythm: boards are queued instead of fed one at a time, so the placement heads spend less time waiting and more time placing.
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.
The machine belongs to the NPM series, so it follows the feeder and nozzle conventions of that family. Send us the feeder list from your current line and we will confirm which items carry over and which ones need to change for the tray side of the build.
Measure the panel's length first, because that is the dimension that meets the single-lane limit, then work out how many boards you want side by side when both lanes are in use. Send the panel drawing over and we will confirm the arrangement before the machine is specified.
Accuracy comes down to clean nozzles, the correct pickup height and trays that sit flat, along with the routine calibration that keeps the head true. Check the nozzle tips at product changeover and reseat trays as they are swapped; any drift is usually mechanical, and it shows up first on the smallest parts.
Fitting a PCB pick and place machine into an existing line is mostly about space and services: clear floor area for the footprint and its working load, a three-phase supply at that point, and access for rigging equipment. Position it where the conveyor can meet the line and an operator can reach the tray magazine comfortably.
Yes. The centralized control option links several machines and runs them through a single interface, which saves floor space and keeps program changes consistent across the line. It is worth planning for if you expect the line to grow beyond its current size.
Pickup nozzles, feeder wear parts and tray magazine components are the items that wear in normal production, and most lines keep one spare of each critical nozzle on the shelf. We supply these parts for this machine and for platforms from SMT pick and place machine manufacturers such as Panasonic, Yamaha and Fuji; a part number or a photo of the old item is usually enough to confirm the match.
