ALPHA EF-8000 lead-free, no-clean wave solder flux technology is said to provide excellent first pass yields, worry free in-circuit testability and electrical reliability in both lead-free and tin lead wave soldering applications. 
 
IPC rated ROL0, exceeds the Bellcore and JIS standards for electromigration and surface insulation resistance, as well as more stringent electromigration and bulk insulation resistance requirements from leading OEM's. 
 
"ALPHA EF-8000...withstands the higher PWB surface temperatures required for successful lead-free soldering, but it is fully capable for use in standard tin-lead applications," said Mitch Holtzer, Global Product Manager at CEAM. "In addition, it can be qualified now for emerging lead-free requirements, and used in lead-free or tin lead production lines." 
 
Low rosin content minimizes flux residue build up on pallets and wave soldering equipment normally associated with high (>10%) rosin flux formulas. 
 
Cookson Electronics Assembly Materials, www.alphametals.com

 

Over 80 individual accessories in eight product categories and for all standard module widths will enhance Arlink's technical furniture offerings. 
 
New items include Variable Angle and Packing Bench Shelving, Switchable 2/4 Bulb Lamp Fixtures, Reversible Tack and White Boards, Modular Data Beams, Steel Parts Bin and Pegboard Panels; and various Swing Arm accessories. Can be used with all product families.
 
All are forward and backward compatible with systems installed in the field and those shipping. 
 
 
Arlink, www.arlink.com

Leica INS300 fits the demands of IC manufacturers for equipment with optimized price/performance ratio.

Designed based on the field-proven INS3300 inspection and review system, successfully used in production for almost four years and takes the increased price and cost pressure in the semiconductor industry into consideration. Provides manual inspection of 300 mm wafers. Can be integrated into 300-mm facilities for complete automation of the process flow, resulting in production runs of more than 150 wafers/hr.

Leica Microsystems, www.leica-microsystems.com

2200-087 Series flow-control valve starts or stops the flow of pressure-fed materials quickly and effectively. Has No-Drip carbide ball-end needle and hardened seat, designed to handle low- to high-viscosity and abrasive materials such as adhesives, sealants and lubricants. Controls the flow of fluid materials and chemicals in material-delivery and fluid-dispensing systems.
 
All-pneumatic, double-acting valve is ideal for pump and meter-system inlet and outlet fluid-flow management. Has 3/4"-NPT inlet and outlet ports and is rated for 4,000 PSI. Can be used with a fluid regulator to stop bypass flow and maintain down-stream pressure after closing.
 
Also used as a high-viscosity or high-flow dispense valve in automated, repetitive or high-speed dispensing applications, such as fixtured automation or robot-tool-mounted dispensing. May be mounted to fixed or movable tooling or brackets and activated by automation, hand or footswitch actuator.
 
Features hardened internal components and wear-resistant seals. Available in stainless steel for dispensing highly corrosive materials.
 

Sealant Equipment & Engineering, www.sealantequipment.com

 

 

AS5035, an 8-bit incremental magnetic rotary encoder for cost-sensitive industrial and automotive applications, is suited for use in human-machine interface applications, such as front panel switches, or as an alternative to optical encoder-based applications where dust or other particles could diminish reliability and accuracy.
 
Provides incremental quadrature A/B output signals and an index output signal. The index signal represents a mechanical reference point, called the zero position, which can be programmed by the user at the system assembly stage. Operation safety is ensured by continuous monitoring of the magnet presence and the optimal magnet position in the system. 
 
Features 64 pulses per revolution on each of the two quadrature output channels, for resolution of 2.8°/step over a full turn of 360°. Failure detection monitors the magnet's placement during the operation. In case of a missing or loose magnet, the device instantly provides a warning signal.
 
Operates at rotational speeds up to 10,000 revolutions/min.,  at either 3.3 or 5 V, without missing any incremental pulses. The zero position can be programmed by the user. Operating temperature ranges from -40 to +125°C. Available in a lead-free SSOP 16 (5.3mm x 6.2mm) package.
 
Austriamicrosystems, www.austriamicrosystems.com

9300 Series equipment platforms offers omnidirectional, ultra-low-frequency vibration damping and automatic leveling while raising equipment only inches off the floor. Proprietary airmount system provides vertical isolation, while tri-filar pendulum assembly provides stable cradle support for horizontal isolation. The pendulum assembly eliminates the need for the resonance-generating corner lift brackets.

Platform stiffness is comparable to that of a 3" plate of solid steel at approximately one-third the weight and with more efficient damping — vibration isolation efficiencies at maximum load (up to 25,000 lbs.) can be as high as 98% for vertical natural frequency and 96% for horizontal natural frequency. 

Standard platform is a rigid, lightweight, epoxy-laminated "sandwich" — a 2" composite layer between 1/2" top and bottom plates of corrosion-resistant steel.

Standard finish is black polyurethane, but can be finished with stainless steel or white epoxy powder coat.  Available in custom sizes or shapes, with extra leg supports, and with cutouts or notches. Nonmagnetic platforms are also available.

Applications include vibration isolation for SEMs, TEMs, CMMs, steppers and mask aligners.

Kinetic System, Inc., www.kineticsystems.com

In addition lead-free pastes and complementary fluxes for the SMT industry, Heraeus CMD will also introduce the F10B Series of no-clean solder pastes, said to offer exceptional print-to-print consistency and wetting capabilities. The series is the latest in the line of solder pastes, tack fluxes and SMT adhesives required in demanding surface mount manufacturing processes.

Also on display will be the full line of fluxes for reworking and solder ball attachment for no-clean and water-soluable applications. These fluxes feature extreme purity to ensure realiability.

Heraeus Circuit Materials Division (CMD), Nepcon East Booth 5024

 

The Gryphon line of AC and DC axial fans provides customers with economical thermal management solutions.
 
Integrated into each air-moving product is an electronic protection feature that automatically prevents damage to the product's motor and electronics, even if the propeller is physically jammed while the unit is powered. 
 
Standard tachometer feature is integrated in each DC axial fan.  The tachometer is a two pulse per revolution, open collector signal that measures rotational speed. It allows a host system to know the speed and health of a fan at any time during normal operation.                                            
 
Measure 25 to 120 mm, with 12, 24 and 48 volt versions. AC products are offered in 115 and 230-volt versions and compatible with either 50 or 60 Hz power sources.  AC models come standard with fitted terminals and are available with an optional plug and cord set to fit any connection. 
 
Each model is RoHS compliant and covered by a 12-month warranty. 
 
Comair Rotron, http://www.comairrotron.com

New software and hardware improvements offer increased flexibility in the  design, specification and maintenance of horizontal carousel systems, and provide enhanced operating controls. Typically used for product picking in warehouse and distribution center operations and in buffering applications for manufacturing operations.

Improvements include modifications to the SpectrumPlus warehouse control system software. Streamlined reporting, improved processing speed and new inventory management functions are said to provide better control of the carousel induction process, carousel inventories and product replenishment.

Hardware enhancements include a new standardized track design, which enables the use of different sized product shelves on the same carousel track; the replacement of DC drives with AC drives; and the use of non-proprietary controls. Customers can now specify commercial, off-the-shelf control hardware.

FKI Logistex North America, www.fkilogistex.com

 

 

Series 204 Horizontal Laminar Flow Clean Benches include an internal motorized filter unit and three-side access for easy cleaning. Available in several sizes, from 2 x 2' to 2 x 6'. 
 
Designed for installation on top of an existing tabletop, with the filter in the rear and the hood on the front. The prefilter may be serviced from behind the unit. Options include a stainless steel housing, stainless steel hood and integrated light.
 
Clean Air Products, www.cleanairproducts.com

Tru-Vue series compact, low-cost sensors feature side- or snout-mount options and highly visible 360° LED indicators for status indication in all directions and from poor vantage points.
 
Suited for material handling, conveyor and assembly applications. Can be surface mounted or mounted like 18-mm cylindrical sensors by the threaded nose. Compact housing and 29-mm housing depth make them flexible. Enhanced status LEDs provide diagnostic functions beyond power and output status.
 
Available sensing modes include diffused, polarized retro-reflective and non-polarized retro-reflective.  Five electrical connection options are available, including cabled, and both pig-tailed and integral connector types. Standard versions have sensitivity adjustments, but tamper proof models are also available to eliminate adjustments by unauthorized personnel.
 
Pepperl+Fuchs, www.am.pepperl-fuchs.com

 

CMS-S1 thermal transfer printer combines terminal block marking, wire marking and equipment marking in one printer. The new, modern design includes a cutter and easy access to the ink ribbon and marking material.
 
ZBFT markers are usd in the printer for terminal block marking, offering high print quality and a scratch resistant surface.
 
A variety of wire marking labels including CMT markers, self-laminating stickers and shrink sleeves are also available.  For equipment marking, an extensive range of sizes and colors are available.
 
Phoenix Contact Inc., www.phoenixcon.com