Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - Features

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

The Surface Mount Clean Machine (SMT09) has undergone a redesign and now incorporates full static monitoring. Is combined with Nanocleen, a silicone-free contact cleaning system that dissipates static.

Teknek, www.teknek.com

Loctite Ultra-Clear Two-Part Silicones are for potting and sealing applications where bond line aesthetics are critical. Rapidly bond dissimilar substrates, especially glass; maintain flexibility at high and low temperatures (-60º to 450ºF). Cure to handling strength in 15 min. and offer shelf lives in excess of 12 months at room temperature.

Loctite 5620T is a fast-curing silicone that cures in 30 min. at room temperature. Loctite 5623T is a tack-free silicone gel that cures in 24 hr. at room temperature or in 1 hr. at 100ºC. Loctite 5625T is a soft, re-enterable gel silicone that allows for potting compound repair and cures in 24 hr. at room temperature or in one hour at 100ºC. All three can be manually or pneumatically dispensed.

Reportedly resist temperatures up to 230ºC and cure through large gaps and enclosed bond lines. Require no primers and are low-odor.

Henkel Corp., www.henkelna.com

iSpector ML 350 automatic optical inspection comes with full color, RGB-based technology. Capable of inspecting for component and solder defects on panels up to 22" x 26."

Marantz Electronics, www.escapethegrayworld.com

MY100DX pick-and-place machine assembles components on high-mix boards at up to a reported 34,000 cph.

MY100SX handles batches or continuous production up to 21,500 cph.

MY100LX is for high mix operations.

Each now has higher-count feeders without no change in machine footprint. Work with Agilis intelligent feeders.

Mydata Automation, www.mydata.se

FlexSolder W510 is a mini-wave that handles boards up to 510 x 510 mm. Flexible design permits machine to be assembled anywhere; permits complete option upgrades in the field. Has the ability to have multiple mini-wave nozzles soldering simultaneously or running separately using two different size nozzles. A nozzle as small as 1.8 mm can be used for tight areas on densely populated boards, and a larger nozzle for making single passes on large connectors.

Juki Corp., www.jas-smt.com