Siemens SIPLACE D2 Dual-Gantry SMT Mounter

When an SMT line needs more placement capacity but the product mix still includes both standard SMDs and medium-sized IC packages, a used Siemens SIPLACE D2 can be a practical expansion option. We can provide D2 machines with different C&P12 and C&P6 head combinations, conveyor setups and feeder packages, allowing buyers to select the available machine around the actual PCB and BOM rather than adding capacity that the production program cannot fully use.

The D2 uses two placement gantries, giving the machine more output than a single-gantry flexible mounter while retaining a choice of C&P head configurations. With two C&P12 heads, the original specification lists 27,200 CPH under IPC 9850 conditions and 31,000 CPH under the SIPLACE benchmark, with 40,500 CPH as the theoretical maximum. A mixed C&P12 and C&P6 setup gives up some headline speed but extends practical coverage for PCB programs containing a larger share of medium-sized IC packages.

For factories running several products, the D2 also provides useful material capacity. Up to 90 feeder tracks are available with compatible 3 × 8 mm S feeder modules, and the two removable component tables can be prepared outside active production to reduce interruption during product changeover. Single- and flexible dual-conveyor configurations were available, with PCB formats up to approximately 610 × 508 mm when the required options are installed. For plants already using SIPLACE D Series equipment, the D2 can add dual-gantry capacity while retaining a familiar feeder and programming environment.

The D2 is best suited to factories that need more output from standard SMD and IC placement and can keep both gantries productively loaded. It is less suitable when a large part of the BOM consists of tall connectors, heavy devices or irregular components that fall outside the C&P head range. Published CPH and accuracy figures are OEM reference values rather than guaranteed performance for an individual used machine. Actual output depends on head condition, calibration, feeder pickup, PCB program and overall machine condition, so the selected unit should be checked under powered-on production conditions where possible.

Siemens SIPLACE D2 Specifications

The highest placement rate and the widest component coverage come from different head combinations. Head type, camera package, conveyor and feeder equipment should therefore be confirmed on the actual used machine before the final configuration is selected.

SIPLACE D2 vs D1i for Capacity Expansion

For an existing D Series line, the choice between a D2 and a SIPLACE D1i depends on whether the factory needs more placement output or broader component flexibility. The two machines solve different production problems.

If the existing line already has enough flexible-placement capability and the next investment needs to raise SMD and IC output, the D2 is normally the more direct capacity-expansion choice. If difficult component types are still forcing work onto another machine or manual process, adding another high-output C&P machine may not solve the real production bottleneck.

For an available used D2, we can confirm the installed head combination, conveyor, camera package, feeder equipment and current machine condition. Current photos, available inspection records, powered-on operation and remote verification can also be reviewed before the final machine configuration is confirmed.