When PCB assembly lines have limited floor space but demanding output targets, machine footprint becomes an important part of placement-equipment selection. The ASM SIPLACE TX2 Dual-Gantry SMT Placement Machine combines a compact machine format with a dual-gantry architecture, making its configuration relevant to manufacturers evaluating high-speed SMT placement within space-constrained production environments.
The two-gantry arrangement is one of the key features to assess when comparing the TX2 with other SIPLACE platforms. Actual placement output and component flexibility depend on the installed placement heads, feeder setup, component mix, and board characteristics. For used equipment buyers, these configuration details—and the machine's service history and operating condition—matter more than headline speed alone.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | ASM SIPLACE TX2 |
| Gantry Configuration | Dual gantry with two placement-head positions |
| Supported Placement Heads | TX platform supports CP20, CPP, and TWIN placement heads; verify the two heads installed on the individual machine |
| Placement Speed | Up to 85,500 CPH |
| Standard Accuracy | 25 µm; head-specific accuracy varies with the installed placement heads |
| 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 small standard components to large or special components according to the installed placement heads |
| 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 both placement heads, conveyor options, software version, and included feeder package for the individual pre-owned TX2.
TX2 vs TX2i
The TX2 and SIPLACE TX2i are both dual-gantry TX machines, so the buying decision is not simply about gaining another placement head. Their standard accuracy, feeder capacity, and PCB transport range are similar; the key model-level difference is the additional placement output available from the TX2i.
| Production Factor | ASM SIPLACE TX2 | ASM SIPLACE TX2i |
|---|---|---|
| Gantry Configuration | Dual gantry | Dual gantry |
| Maximum Placement Speed | Up to 85,500 CPH | Up to 96,000 CPH |
| Standard Accuracy | 25 µm | 25 µm |
| 8 mm Feeder Positions | Up to 80 | Up to 80 |
| PCB Transport | Same TX flexible dual-lane platform range | Same TX flexible dual-lane platform range |
| Buying Priority | 85,500 CPH-class output already meets the required cycle time | The production program can make practical use of the additional placement output |
The SIPLACE TX2 is a practical choice when a dual-gantry machine provides enough throughput while retaining the compact TX platform and two-head flexibility. If its 85,500 CPH performance already meets the target cycle time, moving to a higher-output model may provide limited production benefit.