JBC Tools USA, Inc.
Cary, IL 60013
Jul 11, 2008 With up to 140 W of power, BT 8808 promotes throughput while working at lower temperatures. This fosters solder joint reliability and eliminates cold joint issues. For optimal thermal recovery times, station uses microprocessor-driven JBC Advanced Technology.

Esico-Triton
Deep River, CT 06417
Jun 17, 2008 Available with lead-free coating for use with lead-free solders, bench-top Models PD-74, PD-33, and PD-24 feature easy repair design that prevents long cool down periods for maintenance as well as risk of overflow dross damage to controller.

Select-Arc, Inc.
Fort Loramie, OH 45845-0259
Jun 06, 2008 Utilizing microalloying and special fluxing ingredients to produce optimal CVN toughness, Select 71 Supreme promotes deposition rates and welder appeal through reduced fume emission and spatter levels as well as fast-freezing slag. This gas-shielded, tubular, flux-cored wire is designed for welding carbon steels requiring 70,000 psi. It also suits welding operations where the following steels may be employed: ASTM A131, A285, A515 Gr 70, and A516 Gr 70.

Hobart Brothers Co.
Troy, OH 45373-2900
Jun 05, 2008 For applications requiring impact toughness, arc stability, and minimal spatter, Tri-Mark® TM-811N1 features fast-freezing, easily removed slag. This gas-shielded wire, classified under AWS code E81T1-Ni1CJ H8 and E81T1-Ni1 MJ H8, can weld in all positions with either 100% CO2 or 75% Argon, 25% CO2 mixture. Designed for mining, earth moving, and petrochemical equipment, product comes in .045, .052, and 1/16 in. sizes and exhibits impact values up to 121 ft lb at -40°F.

Almit Technology Ltd
East Sussex RH18 5DW  United Kingdom
May 30, 2008 Comprising of Sn96.5/Ag3.0/Cu0.5 with solder powder size of 4-24 microns, LFM 48 N paste suits package warpage and package-on-package fluxing applications during reflow. Paste delivers consistent dipping transfer characteristics coupled with strong tack performance to hold large devices firmly in position on high speed Pick and Place systems. It features designed Open Time in dipping tray of 8 hr (at 23°C and 50% RH) and up to 8 hr process window time between dipping and reflow.

Stoody Co.
Chesterfield, MO 63017
May 06, 2008 Stocked in popular sizes, including 308L, 309L, and 316L, 300 Series Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Gas Shielded Wire comes in flat and horizontal versions as well as all position welding grades. All feature environmentally friendly wire basket and random wound wire, which lends to optimized deposition rate with minimal labor.

American Beauty Soldering Tools
Clawson, MI 48017
May 02, 2008 Providing adjustable tip temperatures from 175-1,100°F, bench-top V36G Series industrial-grade soldering stations come with detachable stands and dross collection sponges. Featuring Ni-chrome compression wound heating elements, 100% encased in steel, and iron clad copper tips, they provide quick recovery times for soldering multiple joints and overcoming high heat sinking properties. Models with 20, 40, and 60 W power come with 1/8, 3/16, and ¼ in. dia tips, respectively.

Ideal Industries, Inc.
Sycamore, IL 60178
Apr 22, 2008 Incorporating LCD digital terminal with adjustable controls for temperature and air volume, Heat Elite(TM) Plus gives contractors precise values when shrinking pipe, bending PVC, or soldering wires. Temperature can be adjusted in steps of 10°F from 180-1,200°F, while gun's air volume is controlled in five ± steps from 7.0-17.5 cfm. To assure safe usage, gun includes double-insulated power cords, non-slip handles, balanced weight, and UL/CUL Listings.

OK International
Garden Grove, CA 92841
Apr 22, 2008 With ability to operate 1 or 2 handpieces at same time by flip of switch, MFR-2200 Series Soldering and Rework System features SmartHeat® Technology that assures responsive and highly controlled heating. Suited for production hand soldering, touch-up, and SMD rework, it includes cartridge handpiece with various fine access and SMD rework tips, high power soldering tip handpiece, and precision tweezer handpiece that can remove range of components from 0201 chips to 28 mm SOICs.

ACE Production Technologies
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Mar 28, 2008 Suitable for tight pitch components in high-volume automated production environments, Wave Height Monitor and control module maintain solder wave heights to within ±0.005 in. when intalleed on KISS line of selective soldering equipment. System works with wave nozzle sizes under 6 mm down to 1.5 mm. Combination of height monitoring circuit with nitrogen inerted solder delivery system and nitrogen air-knife incorporates resistive measurements of wave height relative to known reference.

OK International
Garden Grove, CA 92841
Mar 28, 2008 PCT-1000 Programmable Preheater is benchtop system delivering forced convection heat that can be controlled with 4 time and temperature zones and additional cooling zone. External thermocouple input can be used for control of output temperature based on board or component temperature and also as process monitor. Designed to create convection vortex, system can be operated in manual or programmable automatic mode where up to 50 thermal profiles can be stored.

Almit Technology Ltd
East Sussex RH18 5DW  United Kingdom
Feb 13, 2008 No-clean SR-37 LFM-22S cored solder wire is suited for manufacturers who do not require silver in Pb-free materials. By ensuring that, after soldering, small amount of flux remains on soldering iron tip, this solder material prevents further oxidation from taking place and allows iron to transfer heat to next joint. Result is accelerated wetting, consistent flux content, and tip-saving properties. LFM-22S alloy is based on modified tin/copper formulation.

Manncorp
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Feb 11, 2008 Accommodating low- to mid-volume PCB assemblers, MT-300 is available for high-density through-hole soldering as well as SMT and mixed technology applications. Dual-wave design is complimented by transducer-controlled twin pump motors that ensure precise and uniform wave heights. Also included, adjustable titanium finger conveyor can transport boards from 1.2-11.8 in. wide. Solder pot, wave nozzles, and pumping system are all of corrosion-resistant titanium alloy.

American Beauty Soldering Tools
Clawson, MI 48017
Feb 06, 2008 Intended for dip soldering and pre-tinning applications, Industrial Solder Pots feature gray cast iron crucibles that are resistive to solvent powers of tin. Operating temperature of pots should be 100-150°F above liquid temperature of solder alloy and if kept below 800°F, will be unaffected by higher levels of tin found in lead-free solders. Offered in 1 and 2.5 lb capacities, both pots include removable stainless steel dross skimmer assembly and operate from 110/120 Vac.

Henkel Corp.
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Jan 15, 2008 Suited for copper leadframe power semiconductor devices, Multicore® DA100 is comprised of high lead solder with liquidus/solidus range of 278-305°C and has been optimized for processes in excess of 350°C. Flux residues can be cleaned with various solvent systems and there are no incompatibility issues between flux residues and mold compound. With no copper degradation or corrosion post-cleaning, paste offers optimal wetting ability, low voiding, and 6-month storage stability.

OK International
Garden Grove, CA 92841
Dec 27, 2007 Controlled and powered by SmartHeat® Technology, Model PS-900 enables lead-free soldering as well as soldering of multi-layer boards and large mass components. Fixed temperature system varies power to match thermal demand of device being soldered, while SmartHeat eliminates potential for thermal overshoot, and Auto-Sleep workstand automatically reduces tip temperature during idle periods. Over 30 tip geometries are available in dimensions as small as .016-.197 in.

Manncorp
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Dec 20, 2007 Offering adjustable temperature range to 399°C, multi-purpose, mini wave System 120 is designed for single-point or single-edge soldering and removal of ICs, including DIPs, QFPs, PGAs, connectors, and odd forms. When wave is activated, Z-motion immersion takes place with nozzle encapsulating component and dwell time governed by foot switch. Bench-top unit is suited for lead-free or tin/lead processing, and short runs requiring selective soldering.

Manncorp
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Dec 12, 2007 With temperature range up to 350°C, benchtop Model 855 meets thermal demands of lead-free processing. System includes push-button settings for temperature, air flow volume, and duration. When activated, unit proceeds automatically through 3 preheating zones and 2 reflow zones before auto shutoff when cycle is completed. Six-piece system includes process controller, PCB retention fixture, hot air wand, vacuum suction pen, adjustable ceramic underheater, and cool-down fan.

Hobart Brothers Co.
Troy, OH 45373-2900
Dec 07, 2007 Achieving deposition rates from 7-25 lb/hr, self-shielded FabCO® TR-70 maintains stable arc and flat bead profile, while providing crack resistance on heavy plate and restrained joints. Available in .045, .052, 1/16, 5/64, and 3/32 in. diameters, wire is suitable for single- and multi-pass welding in flat or horizontal positions with 100% CO₂ shielding gas. It provides tensile strengths up to 87,000 psi and Charpy V-Notch values of 38 lb-ft at 0°F.

OK International
Garden Grove, CA 92841
Nov 30, 2007 Designed for Metcal MX-500 Soldering/Rework System, MX-PTZ Precision Tweezer is available with variety of soldering cartridges for reworking discreet and SOIC components. Unit thermally applies heat to end caps of devices while mechanically gripping component during removal. Powered by SmartHeat® Technology, tweezer features double-sided pivot, dual-position pitch adjustment, and fully adjustable tip alignment for both height and rotation.