BTU International, Inc., a supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the electronics manufacturing and alternative energy markets, will exhibit at SMTconnect, scheduled to take place in Nuremberg, Germany. The company will showcase its Aqua Scrub flux management technology, and the Profile Guardian redundant monitoring system. The booth will also feature a Pyramax 100A convection reflow oven.
Aqua Scrub Technology is the company’s next-generation solder reflow flux management system. The patent-pending design uses an aqueous-based scrubber technology compatible with most known paste and flux types. The flux and solution are automatically contained and packaged for disposal. The Aqua Scrub is designed to decrease operational cost by 4x over traditional condensation systems.
Profile Guardian pairs a thermocouple probe at product height with software to monitor temperature deviation from baseline – independent from control TCs. Monitor data is fully integrated with host communications (MES) from the oven. Additionally, it provides board level traceability when paired with bar code readers, which is a requirement for many large OEM/EMS customers.
The Pyramax 100A features 100 “ of heated length and eight zones, 350 ºC maximum temperature, flexible platform configuration, low power consumption, and a comprehensive menu of options. In addition, it features the company’s proprietary Wincon control system. This features a simplified user interface and incredibly powerful analytical capabilities.
SMTconnect, Booth 4–551