4-mm ITF3 feeder is for A-Series pick-and-place machines. Reportedly improves reliability of 01005 component placement. Accepts W4P1 all-plastic tape standardized by the IEC; tape eliminates paper dust that can cause bad solder connections to the micro-miniature components. Is static-free. Helps cut waste by 75% compared with traditional 8-mm tapes on a 2-mm pitch.

Assembléon, www.assembleon.com

1-2577 silicone conformal coating is for use as a PV cell and module coating. Offers abrasion resistance and good dielectric properties. Cures with a hard slick surface, and is Mil spec and UL-approved. One-part RTV also contains a UV indicator and adheres to metal, aluminum, ceramic and plastic. Comes in bottles, pails and drums.

Dow Corning, www.dowcorning.com

Tridak Model 775H heated valve dispenses heavy, stringy, temperature-sensitive, or reactive materials. Is a pneumatically operated spool valve supplied with a temperature controller and thermocoupler. Heats material being dispensed from ambient up to 350°F. Can dispense volumes as little as 0.01 mL; provides continuous, adjustable and lockable flow. Offers an adjustable and lockable suck-back control. Can be supplied with special nozzles or manifolds. When heated, the valve can be used alone or as part of a complete heated system. Used alone, it lowers the viscosity of the material only at the dispense point.

Tridak, www.tridak.com

A full line of standard 300-series nozzles are for the Assembléon MC-24 and MC-24X, and the Yamaha YG300 placement machines. Is capable of handling components sizes from 01005 to larger BGAs and QFPs for large mix and min. changeover.

Count On Tools Inc., www.cotinc.com