New Products
Precision-V solvent cleaners for vapor degreasing are said to leave no residue, evaporate quickly, and are nonflammable with no flashpoint. Eliminate further need for rinsing. Are non-ozone depleting; ideal replacements for cleaners containing Freon, HFC-141b and AK225. Have azeotropic properties permitting them to maintain stable properties while cycled in a vapor-degreaser. Not reactive nor corrosive to metals commonly found in the construction of vapor degreasers. Remove oils, greases, silicones and other common industrial contaminants. Clean R, RA, RMA and SA type flux residues after high-temperature reflow, wave and hand soldering. Reportedly have a lower boiling point than most other vapor-degreaser solvents.
Techspray, www.techspray.com
Turbo-Max CCR tabletop workstation is for removing conformal coatings without chemicals from components and printed circuit boards. Uses micro-abrasive blasting for coating, combining very fine particles and compressed air with a nozzle to focus on the area to be cleaned. Isa said to safely and selectively removes most types of conformal coatings including: acrylics, epoxy, silicones, polyurethanes and Parylene without causing mechanical or ESD. Has a built in filter/vacuum and is reportedly easy to set up and use. Requires a single electrical and single air line.
Crystal Mark Inc., www.crystalmark.com
The Techni-Stat three-layer rubber static control mat is 0.120” thick and has a unique chemical-resistant rubber top that reportedly won’t burn from hot irons. A lightly embossed pattern on the top layer reduces slippage. Has a 2.2x10^7 – 5x10^8 ohm resistance-to-ground value that exceeds EOS/ESD and Department of Defense requirements. Comes in a range of configurations, including rolls, and in blue, brown and gray. Each mat includes a 10' grounding cord with common-point hardware.
Techni-Tool, www.techni-tool.com
Siplace Feeder Manager software alerts users to the condition of feeders, locates them in the factory, and controls the entire on-site feeder inventory. Data can be used by Siplace Feeder Care Packages for X-feeders and S-feeders. Include test stations for functional tests and error analysis, and special tooling. Reportedly displays easy and clear instructions for maintenance intervals, test and repair instructions, and each feeder’s history.
Siemens Electronics Assembly Systems, www.siplace.com.
Polyimide stencils for PCB rework are designed stay in place and can accommodate space/traces down to less than 1 mm. Standard stencil thicknesses are 0.004" and 0.008" with an aspect ratio of 1:1. Are designed to peeled away from their adhesive backing and be permanently placed onto the PCB site area to be reworked. Are cut with high-precision lasers. Said to eliminate problems of keeping the stencil in contact with the PCB, releasing the stencil from the board, and cleaning. Have 1:1 aspect ratios and are said to print solder paste consistently. Come in packages of 10.
BEST Inc., www.solder.net
Keyence Corp. of America, www.keyence.com
