The ASM SIPLACE TX1 is the single-gantry model in the SIPLACE TX platform, built for manufacturers that need a compact placement module with a clearly defined role in the line. ASMPT currently rates the TX1 at up to 43,000 CPH with 25 µm standard accuracy, up to 80 positions for 8 mm tape feeders, and flexible dual-lane PCB handling. For a pre-owned machine, the key question is not whether the TX1 is the fastest TX model, but whether one placement head can cover the required component group and cycle-time target.
That single head position can be configured around different production tasks. A CP20 setup emphasizes fast placement of small standard components, CPP expands flexibility across a wider mixed-component range, and TWIN supports larger, heavier, or special components. This makes the TX1 useful as a dedicated placement stage, a line-balancing module, or a compact end-of-line machine where a second gantry would add capacity the process does not need.
The TX platform also supports long-board handling and modern software and line-communication functions, which helps keep the machine relevant in established SIPLACE environments. Depending on the production plan, a TX1 can add a specific component-placement function without requiring every placement task to be concentrated in a larger machine.
When evaluating a used TX1, buyers should confirm the installed head, conveyor options, software version, and machine condition against the actual PCB and BOM rather than relying on the model name alone.
Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | ASM SIPLACE TX1 |
| Gantry Configuration | Single gantry with one placement-head position |
| Supported Placement Heads | CP20, CPP, or TWIN depending on the machine configuration |
| Placement Speed | Up to 43,000 CPH |
| Standard Accuracy | 25 µm; head-specific accuracy varies with the installed placement head |
| PCB Size | Up to 375 × 260 mm in dual-lane mode; 375 × 460 mm when dual conveyor is used as a wider single lane; length up to 590 mm with Long Board Option |
| Component Range | From very small standard components to large or special components, according to the installed placement head |
| Feeder Capacity | Up to 80 positions for 8 mm tape feeders |
| Conveyor Mode | Flexible dual-lane conveyor; dual conveyor can also operate as a wider single lane |
The specifications above are TX platform reference values. Confirm the installed placement head, conveyor options, software version, and machine condition for the individual pre-owned TX1.
Selecting the TX1 Placement Role
Because the TX1 has one placement-head position, the installed head largely determines what the machine contributes to the line. This makes head selection more important than comparing the TX1 only by its maximum CPH.
| Placement Head | Production Role | Component Capability | Best Fit for TX1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CP20 | High-speed standard-component placement | Approximately 0.12 × 0.12 mm to 8.2 × 8.2 × 4 mm | Adding compact small-component capacity or balancing the front section of a placement line |
| CPP | Flexible mixed-component placement | From 01005 metric up to approximately 50 × 40 × 15.5 mm | Programs that require a broader component mix without changing the complete machine platform |
| TWIN | Large, heavy, and special-component placement | Up to approximately 200 × 150 × 25 mm | Compact end-of-line placement for connectors, specialty components, and odd shapes |
If the required cycle time needs two active placement heads rather than one dedicated placement role, the ASM SIPLACE TX2 is the more relevant same-series model to evaluate.
The SIPLACE TX1 is best suited to production roles where one placement head can cover the required component range and cycle time. Its value comes from matching the right head configuration to a clearly defined placement task rather than adding unnecessary machine capacity.