New Products
Dual cartridge hand-piece and work stand are for meeting higher thermal demands, along with five dual-shaft cartridge geometries.
Metcal, www.metcal.com
Scarab Site cleaning system (APR-2000-SCS) reportedly ensures accurate and repeatable cleaning of the component pad. Is an automated system capable of cleaning components pads without contact.
Metcal, www.metcal.com
Solder ball placement kit enables rework of small components such as 01005, 0201, 0402 and 0602s.
Metcal, www.metcal.com
Summit IIe and XQuik II with AccuCount are for counting 15" reels. Summit IIe rework system features a smaller footprint with a larger board capacity, with adjustable board support fixtures. SierraMate software provides an icon-driven GUI. XQuik II with AccuCount maintains inventory control of component reels. Automatically counts components as small as 01005 with better than 99% accuracy. Process takes seconds. Handles reels from 7 to 15".
VJ Electronix, www.vjelectronix.com
Pyramax convection reflow soldering oven now comes with Energy Pilot software designed to reduce consumption of electrical power and process gas. Standby mode can reduce energy consumption by more 25%, while sleep mode can be used for longer interruptions, saving more than 40%. Long idle periods fully shut down oven using hibernate mode. Remote product sensors minimize recovery times. Fully automatic; reduces electrical, air and nitrogen consumption. Upgradeable on older BTU reflow ovens.
BTU International, www.btu.com
Aquanox A4708 is said to rapidly clean under densely populated, low-gap PCB assemblies and is reportedly effective on all flux types, including no-clean and water-soluble residues. Is pH neutral, formulated for enhanced metal compatibility, and safe for delicate gold and aluminum bonding pads. Provides bright solder joints, even after multiple wash exposures. Comes in one, five and 55 gal. containers.
Kyzen, www.kyzen.com
