Speedline Technologies Announces Offering Ultrasonic Systems' Optima(TM) Fluxing System


FRANKLIN, Mass., June 7 /-- Speedline Technologies today announces that they will offer the Optima, Ultrasonic Systems' latest generation spray fluxing system. The Optima fluxing system will be available on Speedline's Electra® and VectraElite(TM) wave soldering systems.

The Optima spray fluxing system features patented Ultra-Spray® ultrasonic technology and its Smart Motion traversing mechanism for precision spray fluxing process control. The Ultra-Spray assembly uses a vibrating solid titanium spray head to atomize flux. The flux droplets are then shaped and propelled by two air jets, resulting in a powerful, rectilinear spray pattern. The Smart Motion traversing mechanism consists of an electronic drive and a synchronous belt drive linear actuator. Speed and position of the spray head assembly are synchronized with conveyor speed and circuit board position to ensure an ultra-uniform application of flux.

The combination of Ultra-Spray and Smart Motion provides better than +/- 1% flux deposition variation, and complete flux penetration of all plated- through holes regardless of circuit board width or thickness.

From no-clean to O/A to RMA, the Optima's non-clogging, maintenance free spray head can atomize all flux types.

Richard Burke, Wave Solder Product Manager, Speedline Technologies, said "USI has once again proven that they are the technology leader when it comes to ultrasonic spray fluxing systems. We're excited to be in a position to provide the Optima to our customers. Its exceptional performance and robust design makes it an ideal solution for our 24/7 customers."

Stan Soderstrom, Product Engineer, Ultrasonic Systems Inc., added "For more than fifteen years USI has been supplying industry leading fluxing systems to Speedline/Electrovert, and we're extremely pleased to continue our long lasting relationship by introducing the latest in Ultra-Spray technology, the Optima fluxing system."

About Speedline Technologies

Speedline Technologies is the global leader in process knowledge and expertise for the PCB assembly and semiconductor packaging industries. Based in Franklin, Massachusetts, U.S.A., the company markets five best-in-class brands -- Accel microelectronics cleaning equipment; Camalot dispensing systems; Electrovert wave soldering, reflow soldering, and cleaning equipment; MPM stencil and screen printing systems; and Protect global services, support, and training solutions. Speedline Technologies is Frost & Sullivan's "2005 Surface Mount Technology Company of the Year" and has earned their "2006 Competitive Strategy Leadership Award".

For more information, visit: www.speedlinetech.com/ or contact Speedline at:

o USA: Speedline Technologies, 16 Forge Park, Franklin, MA 02038 USA, Tel: 1-508-520-0083, Fax: 1-508-520-2288, E-mail: info@speedlinetech.com

o Europe: Speedline Technologies GmbH, Im Gefierth 14, 63303 Dreieich, Germany, Tel: +49 (0)6103/832-0, Fax: +49(0)6103/832-299, E-mail: info.europe@speedlinetech.com

o Asia: Speedline Technologies Asia Pte Ltd, 150 Kampong Ampat, #05-08 KA Centre, Singapore 368324, Tel: 65-6286-6635, Fax: 65-6289-9411, E-mail: asiamarketing@speedlinetech.com

Source: Speedline Technologies

CONTACT: Steve Martin of bold for Speedline Technologies,
+1-617-909-5363, or steve@wearebold.com, or http://www.wearebold.com/

Web site: www.speedlinetech.com/

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