Custom wave solder nozzles for Pillarhouse’s line of selective soldering machines includes Synchrodex, Handex, Jade, GEM, Orissa, MPR and Topaz-E. Can apply flux and solder consistently to component leads without disturbing nearby SMT components. Help replace hand soldering and eliminate defects caused by wave soldering machines.
Pillarhouse All-Purpose (AP-1) nozzles also are offered in standard and custom lengths, available from 2.5 to 12mm.
Count On Tools Inc., www.cotinc.com
Grid-Lok Silver is a convertible, manual-to-automatic PCB tooling system. Reportedly has the highest pin stroke in its class. Permits operation in manual, semiautomatic or fully automatic. Delivers underside support for miniaturized devices. Provides board stability from screen printing to component placement to inspection. Can be scaled up or down to handle a variety of board sizes. New product introductions can be run in minutes.
Ovation Products, www.ovation-products.com
StripFeeder Trays are for loading tape-and-reel components on compact modules for high-mix/low-volume applications. Modules are designed for quick loading of tape-and-reel components on existing SMT pick-and-place equipment with fiducial markers for alignment. Are available for tape ranging from 8 to 72mm wide, with pre-designed configurations and customizable widths and pitch based on process requirements. Enable fast changeover between product runs without unloading from the machine. Are compatible with both paper and emboss tape simultaneously; are ideal for low-volume/high-mix applications and prototyping. Are compatible with fragile components or loose packaging.
Count On Tools, www.cotinc.com
Marantz CL and DL series automatic optical inspection systems can now be retrofitted with eight additional cameras. Multi-Cam includes real-time image processing and integrated software upgrades. Benefits include UXGA CCD digital with high-speed CameraLink interface; high-precision telecentric center lens; omni-directional full spectrum triple LED, and main, side and line source DOAL.
Marantz Electronics, www.us.marantz.com
Christopher Associates Inc., www.christopherweb.com
No. 898 is an electrically-heated 650°F universal oven currently used for heat depyrogenation. 12 KW are installed in Incoloy sheathed tubular heating elements. Workspace dimensions are 36" x 36" x 36". Has 6" insulated walls, a type 304, 2B finish stainless steel interior and an aluminized steel exterior. Has a 600 CFM, 1/2-HP recirculating blower. Is equipped with positive latching door hardware, a solenoid operated door lock, and a leg stand. Safety equipment is included for handling flammable solvents; floor contains explosion venting panel. Controls include a digital indicating temperature controller, motor control push buttons, and an on-off heat switch.
The Grieve Corp., www.grievecorp.com
Select Coat SC-280 is for automated and selective conformal coating application. Reportedly provides greater than 99% fluid transfer efficiency. Is said to minimize overspray, masking, and rework. Applies controlled, uniform film under low pressure through dispenser and dispensing nozzle. Has a single valve design and comes in two versions: circulating (SC-280C) and non-circulating (SC-280N). Handles viscosities less than 100 centipoise. Coating thicknesses range from 0.0005” to 0.008” for solvent-based materials. Cross-cut nozzles are available to dispense film pattern widths from 6 to 19 mm. Each nozzle delivers edge definition with a tolerance of ± 0.75 mm. Has a 0 to 90° rotating axis.
Nordson Asymtek, www.nordsonasymtek.com
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