{"product_id":"mydata-mycronic-l-012-0551b","title":"Mycronic Midas A23S Nozzle 3mm ID Spring Tool (Spring Suspended) L-012-0551B","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Mycronic Midas A23S Nozzle 3mm ID Spring Tool (Spring Suspended) L-012-0551B is a mid-to-large format precision placement nozzle for the Mycronic Midas placement head. Here's what's generally known about this part:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is a 3mm inner diameter spring-suspended placement nozzle designated as the A23S nozzle type, designed for use with the Mycronic Midas placement head on MY-series pick-and-place machines. Sitting between the A14S (2mm) and A24S (5mm) in the Midas nozzle range, the A23S fills an important mid-to-large format role, handling a broad range of medium to larger SMT components with the enhanced compliance benefits of spring suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eKey characteristics typically associated with this part:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mycronic MY-series pick-and-place machines equipped with the Midas placement head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e: Uses vacuum suction through the 3mm ID tip to pick up medium to larger SMT components from feeders or trays and place them precisely onto PCB pads; the spring-suspended mechanism provides controlled Z-axis compliance during placement, absorbing contact force to prevent component or PCB damage while accommodating height variations across the board surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mycronic (L-prefix indicates a Mycronic assembly-level part number)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e L-012-0551B (the \"B\" suffix denotes a specific revision level)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNozzle Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e A23S — Mycronic's internal nozzle classification; the \"23\" indicates its position in the larger format A-series range, and the \"S\" suffix designates the spring-suspended variant providing enhanced compliance characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3mm inner diameter — provides a medium-to-large vacuum contact area bridging the gap between the 2mm A14S and 5mm A24S nozzles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring-suspended nozzle \/ compliant placement nozzle assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically comprises a precision-machined nozzle tip (ceramic or hardened steel) with a spring-suspended shank body, providing extended compliance range, vacuum channel integrity, and controlled Z-axis force absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Suspension Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides enhanced Z-axis compliance with greater vertical travel range than a standard spring tool, making it particularly well suited for:\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMedium to larger component bodies requiring a broader vacuum contact area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eComponents with moderate height profiles needing controlled placement force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePCBs with surface height variations requiring additional compliance tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eComponents too large for the A14S 2mm tip but not requiring the full 5mm contact area of the A24S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponent Size Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 3mm ID tip with spring-suspended compliance is generally suited for components including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1206, 1210, 1812 and larger chip resistors and capacitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTantalum capacitors (small to medium body sizes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSOT-89, SOT-223, TO-252 and similar medium power packages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSmall to medium SOIC, SOP, and SSOP packages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSmall QFP and QFN packages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSmall to medium inductors and transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMedium body connectors and switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSmall oscillators and crystal packages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMedium MLF\/LCC packages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA23S Positioning in the Midas Nozzle Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e The A23S occupies a critical mid-to-large position in the Midas A-series nozzle hierarchy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eNozzle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eTip ID\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA13\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1.2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSmall passives, SOT-23, 0402\/0603\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA14S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMid passives, small ICs, SOT packages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA23S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMedium-large passives, medium ICs, power packages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA24S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLarge ICs, QFPs, large passives, large power packages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mycronic \/MyData","offers":[{"title":"Default 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