Cable Assembly Kits and Training support customers involved in cable and harness assembly. The kit addresses the majority of component types encountered in operational production. Uses mil spec style connectors with two sizes of contacts, combined with insertion/extraction tools. Additional terminals, solder sleeves, and crimp lug terminations are provided. Includes a terminal soldering kit. Features an overlay and wire list typical of those encountered in production operations. Is used in the NASA Cable and Harness Training program.

STI Electronics Inc., www.stielectronicsinc.com

F9000 PCB holding and transport racks are customizable. Basic unit holds 32 boards up to 6.7" long. Modules can be assembled side by side to hold longer printed circuit cards. Standard extrusions permit card width up to 10.25", with custom extrusions available. Pop in molding strips for the back of the side plate can be used as PCB stops. Card guides are tapered at the front end for easy PCB insertion. Runner spacing is 0.39" with a depth of 0.079". Capacity: 30 PCBs 6.7" long. Made of conductive plastic, temperature-rated to 176°F with a surface resistance <106. Used for in-process work or placed into containers for horizontal storage.

FKN Systek, www.fknsystek.com

PS900 soldering system for PV tabbing and bussing applications has STV-DRH40 hoof tip geometry said to optimize the power delivered to the solder joint, and a temperature-sensitive heater to minimize thermally induced stresses on cell surfaces. Incorporates SmartHeat technology said to produce and maintain a specific, self-regulated temperature with a heater that requires no calibration and responds directly to thermal loads. Works with two solder alloys for solar cell soldering. 

OK International, www.okinternational.com