Feeders that can be switched freely on NPM and non-standard equipment

In the SMT (surface mount technology) industry, feeders that can seamlessly switch between NPM (Panasonic's high-end placement machine series, such as the NPM-D3) and custom equipment (such as custom-shaped inserters, dispensing machines, and selective soldering equipment) are key components of the flexible production capabilities of modern smart factories.

Unified Mounting Base:

The feeder base features a standardized mechanical locking mechanism (e.g., pneumatic, electric, or manual quick-lock) and electrical interface, ensuring it can be directly installed on both NPM feeder platforms and customized custom equipment platforms without requiring adapter plates or complex tools.

Unified Electrical Communication Interface:

Industry-standard communication protocols and physical interfaces (such as IO-Link, EtherCAT, universal I/O signals, and M12 connectors) are employed, rather than relying on proprietary protocols from specific equipment manufacturers. This allows the feeder to understand commands sent by the NPM host computer and respond to commands from custom equipment controllers.

More Hanye Feeder Features:

Improves Flexible Production Capacity: 

Enables rapid line changeovers for small batches and a wide variety of products, a cornerstone of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing.

Reduces Spare Parts Inventory: 

Factories no longer need to stock two separate sets of feeders for NPM and non-standard equipment, significantly reducing spare part costs and warehouse management complexity.

Improves Production Efficiency: 

Reduces line changeover time and reduces downtime caused by feeder setup errors.

Reduces Operator Skill Requirements: 

Operators no longer need to memorize complex parameter setup procedures for different equipment, enabling "point-and-shoot" operation.

Enables Material Traceability: 

Information recorded on the chip allows precise tracking of which equipment and product a material was used in, enhancing quality control.

Hanye Intelligent is a comprehensive company specializing in the R&D, production, and sales of various feeders, feeder feeders, and label feeders. Contact: +86-755-29536277, +86-136 5309 2911, Mr. Huang.