This cleaning system is said to eliminate the need to manually scrape and wipe solder paste from hardware, such as squeegees and misprinted boards, and eliminates the need for saturated wipes. Permits users a “mini-car-wash” type function with push-button activation and no external spraying or chemical exposure. Is hermetically sealed to prevent vapors and discharge of unwanted materials in and around the SMT printer. Re-circulates the cleaning fluid and traps washed solder paste in a catch basin. Is lightweight, compact and portable. 

 

Transition Automation Inc., www.transitionautomation.com

ThQM helps OEMs and EMS firms characterize and verify the reflow or wave soldering process by providing specific checklists of information, including OEM requirements, machine recipe development and thermal profile verification. Helps to identify sensitive components, solder requirements, oven requirements, and other variables. Is said to be the first standardized way to for the OEM and volume EMS firm to approach each job.  

ECD, www.ecd.com

Squeegee products for the Accela stencil printer include metal squeegee blades, squeegee blade holders, solder paste deflectors and complete ready-to- use assemblies. Squeegee holders comes in standard gold anodized or green anodized finishes. Metal blades feature proprietary ball radius for uniform paste deposition, reduced stencil wear and extended blade life. The stainless steel blades are plated with proprietary Electrolyzed plating said to facilitate paste release.

JNJ Industries, www.jnj-industries.com

SonoFlux Servo automated reciprocating spray fluxer is for high-volume lines requiring frequent PCB width changes. Reportedly runs all flux types, and is capable of fluxing PCBs from 2 - 24" board widths. Features programmable selective fluxing capability. Uses a high-impact flux transfer system. Features PLC Windows-based control of all process parameters through a graphical interface. Has 500,000 recipe storage, high-precision flux delivery pump, conveyor speed sensing and barcode reader options. Incorporates non-clogging ultrasonic nozzle.  

Sono-Tek, www.sprayfluxing.com, www.sono-tek.com