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December 31, 1969 |Estimated reading time: 8 minutes
Hand Cleaning System
GlobalTech hand cleaner wipes reportedly clean and dry hands, tools and other surfaces to remove dirt, oil, grease and other common contaminants. They incorporate a chelating agent for the removal of toxic metal residues from multiple surfaces, and are made from a hydro-entangled, non-woven fabric of cellulose and polypropylene. Polypropylene fibers are attached to one side only, so the material has a scrubbing side and a smooth side. Although the polypropylene side is designed for aggressive cleaning, it does not scratch glass, acrylics, plastics, metal or other composite materials. JNJ Industries Inc., Franklin, Mass.
Low-Profile Heat Sinks
blackDIAMOND heat sinks are made from solid anodized aluminum, void of the interfacial thermal resistances in bonded heat sinks. The heat sinks are available with thin heat fin pattern designs for heat dissipation in enclosures with varying levels of available airflow. They are 30 x 64 x 89 mm for precision mounting on CPUs used in 1U packages, and weigh from 144 to 162 g. They provide thermal resistance as low as 0.28°C/W with air velocity of 800'/min. Available with or without thermal interface materials, they attach with standard mounting clips. Advanced Thermal Solutions Inc., Norwood, Mass.
Ionizing Blower
Local Area Ionizing Blower Model 6432 is reportedly a small-footprint ionizer for benchtop and in-tool applications, fulfilling static control needs in the IC packaging, marking and insertion markets, or where workstations are susceptible to robotic lock-up. The blower is in the line of IsoStat point-of-use blowers, which eliminate calibration and guarantee intrinsically balanced ionization for product protection. An enhanced version, the Model 6432e, adds process equipment integration with a FMS connection and operational failure alarm notification. Both models are powered by 24 VAC line power or 24 VDC tool power. Ion Systems Inc., Berkeley, Calif.
Lead-free BGA Sockets
Lead-free BGA sockets are reportedly molded from high-temperature, glass-filled thermoplastic, withstanding higher processing temperatures up to 276°C. The 1.00-mm pitch, precision-molded LCP wafers are for surface-mount and through-hole applications. The surface-mount sockets feature tin/silver/copper alloy solder ball terminals with a reflow temperature of 218°C. The full-grid wafers are pin-loaded to the specified footprint and available in patterns up to 26 x 26 rows, accommodating BGA, LGA or CSP devices as large as 27 mm2. They feature screw-machined terminals with multi-finger contacts and gold plating, ensuring long-term durability and processing results. Advanced Interconnections, West Warwick, R.I.
ASSEMBLY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Bare Board Loading Station
EVP-750 bare board loading station features an in-line configuration that reportedly positions at the front of the line or after a magazine line loader. Designed to either load stacks of up to 170 1.6-mm thick PCBs or pass PCBs through the line loader, it places them onto a set of rails. It features a precision extruded-aluminum framing with painted vanity panels, a programmable logic controller, front-loading open architecture, left-to-right travel and a standard 14-pin communication cable. It conforms to SMEMA 1.2, and is NFPA79-compliant. It also has a 3-mm edge contact and 30-mm above- and below-board clearance guards. Pro-Mation Inc., Kenosha, Wis.
Automatic Cutter
The MMC100 is an automatic cutter said to offer a wide range of industrial cutting applications. Designed to cut several different materials, the MMC100 can process round or flat material up to 3.94 x 0.63" thick. The cutter has a maximum cutting force of up to 600 pounds and can be used on copper and wire cable, silver solder and flat and ribbon cable. Programmable for up to ten batches and three fixed feed rates, the MMC100 is rated to cut up to 7,200 4" pieces per hour. Eraser, Syracuse, N.Y.
CLEANING
Work Surface Mats
Static dissipative work surface mats are reportedly comprised of a three-layer, blue vinyl material, designed for use on desks, tables and other surfaces in areas where items are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge. The mats are available in 12 x 18", 18 x 26" and 20 x 27", each fitting their corresponding size tray carts. They pass flammability tests because they are made of PVC with additional flame-retardant additives, allowing them to meet FMV SS302, and have a char diameter on the methenamine tablet test of no more than 0.5". Bliss Industries Inc., Milpitas, Calif.
PumpPrint Stencil Cleaners
SD 100, SD 300 and SD 301 stencil cleaners are said to be appropriate cleaning agents for the thickness of PumpPrint stencils. They have been tested for compatibility with polymer stencil and gluing systems. They facilitate the automated cleaning process by drying faster than water-based cleaning agents, and having high exhausting capacity, resulting in long service life of the bath. Each version can also be used in closed-loop processes, as well as spray equipment that does not require external explosion protection. The SD 100 and SD 300 are each available in one-liter containers for manual stencil cleaning. ZESTRON America, Ashburn, Va.
Batch Washer
Cyberclean Series 6000, model 7883CD batch washer is said to be all stainless-steel and wash and dry in one 18.5 x 20.5 x 20.5" chamber with temperatures to 93°C. Features include an adjustable water softener, a detergent and neutralizer dispensing system and a HEPA filtration system. Other features include a 106-gallon-per-minute circulation pump, eight standard wash recipe times and an RS-232 printer port. It configures in 208/220V three-phase 20 A, or 208/220V single-phase 30 A. Running sound is rated at 54.0 dB at 1 m. It has a footprint of 33.5 x 35.5 x 27.5". EMC Global Technologies Inc., Doylestown, Pa.
CONNECTORS
Surface Mount Panel Fasteners
ReelFast SMT panel fasteners reportedly reduce risk of damage to boards and the handling of loose parts, accelerating assembly by eliminating secondary operations. Features include a steel retainer and a Phillips drive screw, which captivates in an ABS cap. They mount by snapping the screw into the soldered retainer, and a spring action of the cap's plastic fingers holds the screw in a retracted position. They are available in two screw lengths, and in thread sizes #4-40 and #6-32 and M3 and M3.5. Black caps are standard, but optional molded-through cap colors are available for color-coding. PennEngineering Fastening Technologies, Danboro, PA
Serial ATA Cable Assemblies
KMC-SATA Series is said to support SATA Generation I (150MB/sec) and II (300MB/sec) platforms. Serial ATA is the interconnect interface intended for the high bandwidth and performance demands of desktop, notebook and server storage systems. The assemblies are made with lead-free signal cable and two connectors (7-pin straight-to-straight, or right-angle-to-straight), and are available in standard 300-, 500- and 1000-mm lengths. Kycon Inc., San Jose, Calif.
DISPENSING EQUIPMENT
Direct Metering System
Titan PF-DMS systems reportedly dispense individual shots or continuously extruded beads of material using PosiFlow programmable, positive displacement metering pump technology. The metering pump mounts to a single- or double-post ram, metering the material from the shipping container through a material hose to a robotically mounted on/off dispense valve. The technology provided with the systems is available in a variety of output ranges to meet custom requirements. Materials in the construction of the PosiFlow allow for dispensing of abrasive, chemically aggressive and shear-sensitive materials at high flow rates and lower pressures. Liquid Control Corp., N. Canton, Ohio
HARDWARE
Portable Coordinate Measurement Machines
FARO Gage and FARO Gage-PLUS set up quickly, and are ready to measure so that part, mold and assembly inspection is directly on the machinery producing them. The 0.0004"-accurate FARO Gage or the 0.0002"-accurate FARO Gage-PLUS are powerful enough for advanced 3-D measurement and statistical analysis, like GD&T and SPC. In addition, they automatically record all measurements and create comprehensive reports. They come equipped with a laptop computer, and can be customized with a complete line of accessories. FARO Technologies Inc., Lake Mary, Fla.
PASSIVE COMPONENTS
Thin Film Chip Resistors
Thin Film FC chip resistors are for use in low-noise amplifiers, precision voltage dividers, attenuation circuitry and line-termination applications requiring fast-response circuitry. A laser-edge-trimming process allows tolerances to 0.1%, and resistance values from 10 to 1000 Ω. They offer TCR values down to ±25 ppm/°C for resistance ratings greater than 50 Ω. Available in standard 1206, 1005, 0805, 0603, 0505 and 0402 formats, they feature a 99.6% alumina substrate and a passivated nichrome-resistive layer. They are rated for stability of 500 ppm/°C over 2000 hours at 70°C, and an operating temperature range of -55 to 125°C. Vishay Intertechnology Inc., Malvern, Pa.
Ceramic Chip Capacitors
The GMC Series of multi-layer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCC) includes components in ten EIA sizes ranging from 0201 to 2225. Targeting applications requiring high-density mounting, the capacitors reportedly provide high reliability and extended life. The series also features ultra-stable COG temperature dielectric, low dissipation factor, and low electrostatic resistance (ESR). Because they cover a range of case sizes, voltage ranges and capacitance values, the GMC series can be used in high-frequency dielectric, critical timing, decoupling and filtering and surge suppression. The capacitors are offered in seven rated voltages ranging from 6.3 to 200, and in nine capacitances from 0.5 pF to 100 µF. Cal-Chip Electronics, Inc., Ivyland, Pa.
SOLDERING EQUIPMENT
Flux Applicator
Nozzle-free, Ultra-Spray technology with reciprocating motion reportedly enables the proper amount of flux to apply uniformly and repeatably with complete through-hole penetration. The technology combines an ultrasonic transducer, a voltage-mode ultrasonic power generator and an independent fluid applicator. Higher operating temperatures of lead-free alloys require flux chemistries with stable activators, wetting properties and minimal post-wave residue. This precision technology prevents too little flux, which causes bridging and poor wetting, and too much flux, which causes solder balls and the remains of harmful residues. Ultrasonic Systems Inc., Haverhill, Mass.
Compact Fume Extraction System
A compact and portable two-arm fume extraction system is said to combine strong fan performance with efficient filtration in a flexible operation. Building off the single-arm system, the BVX-200 features the same motor, but contains a one-stage impeller design that more than doubles the total free-blowing airflow. Maximum free-blowing airflow is rated at 250 m3/h, with maximum suction force at 850 Pa, which can handle any clogging that occurs during normal filter life. In operation, the standalone unit does not require a separate compressor or external ducting. The unit has been designed to be located off the benchtop and can be used with either two 2" diameter hoses and BVX arms, or one 2.5" hose and an Omniflex arm. Metcal, Menlo Park, Calif.