PV InstantSeal 100% silicone reactive hot melt supports high-speed assembly, improving solar frame and junction box sealing. Is a neutral cure sealant that minimizes contamination of module components during assembly. Reportedly has a pot life up to 24 hr. and long overall open time at temperatures less than 125°C.
Dow Corning Solar Solutions, www.dowcorning.com/solar
Seika Machinery Inc., www.seikausa.com
High-Throughput Flex Line includes twin MC-385 pick-and-place machines with a combined placement rate of 10,000 cph, each IPC-9850-rated at 5,500 cph, and capable of placing parts ranging from 0201 up to 150 mm x 100 mm. Includes MC-1400 automatic stencil printer, CR-8000 8-zone Pb-free reflow oven, and two conveyors to permit pre-reflow inspection.
Box Builder Line features MC-387 placer with 224-feeder capacity and IPC-9850-rated speed of 5,500 cph. Is for low-volume, high-mix runs. Can be programmed for multiple processing scenarios without changeovers and downtime. Line includes MC-1400 automatic stencil printer, CR-5000 5-zone Pb-free reflow oven and CT-90L inspection conveyor.
Manncorp, www.manncorp.com