SMT Headers utilize capillary action for strong joints.
Press Release Summary:
Custom-designed Surface Mountable Headers are available with pins missing at specified positions or with pins of different lengths. Capillary action of solder paste during reflow draws header down tightly to PCB, pulling it into proper position, and ensuring co-planarity. Header assembly is designed to move with PCB, reducing mismatch created by different coefficients of expansion of dissimilar materials.Original Press Release:
Zierick Introduces Custom SMT Headers
Capillary action creates stronger solder joints for enhanced connection reliability
MOUNT KISCO, NY -Zierick Manufacturing Corporation, a leading provider of PCB connectors and assembly equipment, offers custom-designed surface-mountable (SMT) headers to meet the specific requirements of many applications. Custom headers are available with pins missing at specified positions or with pins of different lengths. All Zierick headers utilize unique capillary action to create 50 percent stronger solder joints, ensure co-planarity and allow for greater locational accuracy on the solder pad.
The capillary action of the solder paste during reflow draws the header down tightly to the PCB, pulling it into proper position even if the connector has been misplaced. This action provides for the industry's only way of correcting assembly mistakes during reflow. Also, the header assembly is designed to move with
the PCB it is placed upon, reducing mismatch created by the different coefficients of expansion of dissimilar materials.
Available in a variety of pin lengths and sizes, Zierick's custom headers require less rework, provide more reliable connections and guarantee a higher quality assembly. Samples of custom headers and a video showing the capillary action of reflow are available. To order, call (800) 882-8020.
Since 1919, Zierick has manufactured a full line of standard and custom engineered electronic connectors, electrical hardware and automated assembly equipment. Zierick is an ISO 9001 company. To leam more, call Zierick at (800) 882-8020; in New York: (914) 666-2911; fax: (914) 666-0216; e-mail: sales@zierickhq.com; write Zierick Manufacturing Corporation, 131 Radio Circle, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549; or visit www.zierick.com.
