The Solder Check UP Program now includes analysis for Sn100C, SACX, K100LD and Sn100E in addition a variety of pot alloy analyses already available. Helps maintain solder pot integrity and avoid contamination. Consists of analysis of 0.5 lb. samples for solder impurities and tin levels.

Qualitek International, www.qualitek.com

 

 

DX includes a mobile hand-held dispenser with a refill station, for two-component material dispensing. Dispenses a variety of ratios for two-component reactive resins. Multiple hand-held dispensers can quickly be refilled with one DXR refill station. Refill station uses two transfer pumps that feed from 5-gal. bulk containers of material, each equipped with follower plates to handle a range of viscosities. Is lightweight, compact, mobile, and easy to use and maintain.

Mixpac Equipment Inc., www.mixpacequipment.com

 

 

HM1001 replacement drying unit is an upgrade to the DXU-1001 and DXU-1002 McDry cabinets. Maintains a reported 1%RH and removes moisture at a very fast rate through use of zeolite desiccant that reportedly never needs replacing. Features adjustable shelves that can hold up to 220 lbs., and comes with digital RH meter, drying unit with a fan that quickly dehumidifies, tightly sealing lockable doors. Is compliant with ESD-IEC61340-5-1. Removes moisture at twice the speed of the DXU-1001 and DXU-1002 cabinets.

Seika Machinery Inc., www.seikausa.com

YS24 surface mount placement machine has two sets of 10 inline multi-heads located on two beams. With new dual-stage conveyor, is said to place up to 72,000 cph (0.05 sec./chip). Platform has a horizontal width of 1.25 m. Handles PCBs up to 700 x 460 mm. SS Feeder computer-controlled electric powered tape feeder and compact, lightweight feeder carriage are said to improve changeover times.

Yamaha Motor Co., www.yamaha-motor.co.jp

Porta-Vac II with wafer tip VMWT-C is capable of handling up to 8" (200 mm) wafers. Comes standard with one molded peek wafer tip, for handling wafers, flat panels or any item that has a flat, hard surface. Easily lifts more than 500 g, has no hoses, and includes disposable 9V battery. Rear exhaust of the pump air is standard. Has low battery indicator. Class 1 exhaust filter is cleanroom approved. Optional rechargeable battery pack and in-stand charger available. Is ESD-safe and portable.

Virtual Industries Inc., www.virtual-ii.com

 

CF3366 is a high adhesion strength electrically conductive film for electrical, thermal and mechanical assembly. Reportedly delivers adhesion at elevated temperatures, offers high electrical conductivity and provides for uniform and void-free bondlines. Is said to ensure RF ground plane performance even in extreme environmental conditions. Has low curing temperature and a short curing time. 
 
Henkel Corp., www.henkel.com/electronics

 

The Bath Analyzer bath concentration-monitoring tool is said to help eliminate unreliable bath control measurements. An alternative to refractive index, is said to be almost as accurate as gas chromatography. Total process time is about 10 min.; cooling the cleaning bath first is not required. Reportedly minimizes overall consumption of cleaning bath by maintaining the concentration at the initially required values.

Zestron America, zestron.com

The 345 digital valve controller can be used to control any pneumatically operated dispensing valve, including single and double acting pneumatically operated valves. Has a 0.001 to 10 sec. cycle time range, settable in 0.001 second increments. Is said to be ideal for actuating valves in high-volume production processes. Comes with a multicolor LCD display, front panel selected prime mode, cycle indication, foot switch/remote and front panel cycle trigger.

Tridak, www.tridak.com

The Connect suite of communications capabilities enables out-of-the-box connectivity between In-Sight vision systems and reportedly most major PLC, robot, HMI and Fieldbus system commonly used in factory automation. Point-and-click configuration interface controls multiple vision systems from any network PC, allowing transfer of data and images to an enterprise file server or display in the operator interface. Supports open standard industrial Ethernet communications, OPC server, Active X display controls, and standard TCP/IP Ethernet protocols.

Cognex, www.cognex.com/connect

New racks are said to support all Juki feeders, including 700 NF and FF, and 2000 CTF feeders. Options include a setup rack and 22", 36" and 60" racks. Fit standard open-style carts, along with two other feeder racks.
 
Bliss Industries, www.blissindustries.com

 

SPR-45VA automated stencil printer has an SMTrue Vision Assist alignment system, quick-change, double-sided nesting kit, and enhanced axial and theta alignment system. Is said to provide speed, ease-of-use and reproducibility for paste printing applications down to 0.0012" pitch components. Provides axial stencil to board registration with dual or single camera assist to permit accurate printing of 0201s, μBGAs, CSPs, and 0.0015 pitch QFPs with adjustment for board tolerance variation in X, Y and Θ. Pneumatic control of pressure, speed and angle-of-attack dual squeegee system reportedly delivers consistent results.

APS Novastar, www.apsgold.com  

QX-870 laser barcode scanner comes with intelligent sweeping raster scanner, for reading multiple 1-D and stacked 2-D barcodes, in
varying locations, even when small, poorly printed, or damaged. Has four M12 connectors for direct connection of power, trigger, I/O, and multiple ports for utmost connectivity and flexibility. For tracking, tracing and controlling barcode applications in almost any manufacturing automation environment. Multiple units can be “chained” together using a singular cable per unit.

Microscan, www.microscan.com