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New Products

Surveyor monitors the thermal performance of a reflow oven every hour, day and shift. Features include SPC analysis and out-of-tolerance condition identification. Is said to eliminate the need for test boards, while simplifying profiling. Consists of fixed sensors that reportedly eliminate variables associated with thermocouple attachment, an adjustable frame that rides on the oven’s rail or mesh belt, and new surveyor software that automatically stores profiles.

Datapaq, www.datapaq.com

CmController5 Compact measurement and analysis tool is designed as a universal measuring and analysis tool for SMT production. Includes a complete measurement system with measurement software for vision and statistical analysis. Helps analyze production process with error rate reduction. Offers a third-party independent method and validation for ISO, IPC and automotive standards. Weighs approx. 130 kg. Can be equipped with a wheel lift system.

CeTaQ, www.cetaq-americas.com

The SCBL-99 15 Vertical Buffer station has new software, including a hold and release timer function and system status monitoring menu. Is said to permit selection of a desired minimum buffer time before release. Is a 15-slot vertical buffer designed to control line flow. Can handle PCBs up to 18" in width and 20" in length. Current modes of operation include LIFO, FIFO or PASS through conveyor. Has all-belt buffer design. Monitoring screen shows current status of the station.

Promation, www.Pro-mation-Inc.com

The KE-2060 light high-speed flexible mounter (limited edition) comes with a quadruple placement head with laser alignment, one high-precision placement head, and vision and laser alignment. Is rated per IPC-9850 at 12,500 cph (laser alignment) and 1,750 cph (vision centering). Handles components ranging from 0201 to 75 x 75 mm or 50 x 150 mm, and up to 12 mm in height. Placement accuracy is ± 30 µm @3 Sigma using vision centering and ± 50 µm @3 Sigma using laser alignment. Options include exchangeable feeder trolleys, a high-precision camera for µBGA and 0.3 mm pitch BGAs, and TR-6 matrix tray changer.

Juki Automation Systems, www.jas-smt.com

The iPAG integrated paste and glue dispenser module is production ready and can be integrated within EKRA's high-end printers. Comes with single or double heads, permitting glue, solder paste or both to be applied to substrates after printing.

EKRA, www.ekra-america.com

The SonoDry 1000 spray drying system has a nonclogging ultrasonic spray nozzle. Is said to be suitable for aqueous/aqueous and solvents/solvents feeds. Features an ambient drying temperature of 250°C, accuracy of ±1°C (steps of 0.1°C through PLC) and an air heater capacity of 1.8 kW. Has a blower capacity of 120 Nm3/hr.; 0-250 mm of water column vacuum and a feed pump capacity of 1600 ml/hr. with a 2 mm ID tube controlled through PLC. Weighs 90 kg; is portable on wheels and has dimensions of 650 x 1625 x 55 mm. Three models are available: SonoDry 750 Twin Cyclone Table Top System, with a water evaporation rate up to 750 ml/hr; SonoDry 1000 Twin Cyclone Mobile Stand-Alone System, with water evaporation rate up to 1000 ml/hr; SonoDry 1500 Advanced Twin Cyclone Mobile Stand-Alone System, with water evaporation rate up to 1500 ml/hr. Sizes range from small tabletop R&D systems to advanced floor models.

Sono-Tek Corp., www.sono-tek.com