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COT Expands NXT Nozzle Line for New H24 Head
July 12, 2017 | COTEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
Count On Tools Inc. announces the expansion of the Fuji NXT Nozzle Series for the new H24 mounter head. The new high-speed head from Fuji achieves improved productivity over previous models. Standard nozzles from Count On Tools compliment this mounter to provide increased reliability and performance within the Fuji NXT III platform of machines.
The Fuji NXT interchangeable head allows each machine to support almost all surface mount component types and perform both high-speed chip mounting and odd-form component placement. Every Count On Tools Fuji NXT nozzle features the both the original data matrix code and OEM color matrix code for easy identification of the nozzles by the user and the machine software.
Count On Tools provides all standard size nozzles for the following Fuji NXT mounters:
- H01 – 36mm Disc (1.0mm – 20.0mm; including Compliant and MELF)
- H04 – 19mm Disc (1.0mm – 15.0mm; including Ceramic, Compliant and MELF)
- H08/H12 – 9mm Disc (0.3mm – 5.0mm; including Ceramic, Compliant and MELF)
- H24 – 4.7mm Disc (0.3mm – 2.5mm Ceramic Tips)
- H08M & H04S also available upon request
Count On Tools also provides custom engineered nozzle designs from the OEM as well as special nozzle designs for odd-form components (LEDs, connectors, pins, clips, grippers, etc.) based on customer and application specific requirements. There is no limit to our capabilities when it comes to automating your custom component processes; we make the nozzle to fit your application.
All SMT nozzles and consumables are guaranteed to function properly with the original equipment. Every product manufactured by Count On Tools comes standard with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. If any customer is not 100 percent satisfied with the performance or quality of a product, Count On Tools will replace it or offer a full refund.
About Count On Tools Inc.
Count On Tools Inc., a precision component manufacturer specializing in all aspects of the machining industry, has been setting new performance standards in the SMT pick-and-place nozzle market since 1991. As the ORIGINAL source for high-quality, low-cost vacuum placement nozzles and associated consumables, they have pioneered with world-class development and process engineers that combine to ensure that innovation and competitiveness is applied to all of its extensive product range. The company also stands behind its products 100% with a full warranty. Count On Tools’ products are in use at many of the world's leading electronics manufacturing companies. Proven engineering expertise, coupled with the latest in design and manufacturing technology, has allowed the company to simplify the complexities of the industry and deliver a solution to its customers.
The company also maintains and supports a strong position in the hand tool industry, offering the highest quality hand tools in the world with PB Swiss Tools. These tools compliment any and all high-tech environments requiring optimum performance from both their equipment and technicians.
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