Product category:
Manual oxy-fuel gas cutting, welding, brazing soldering and cutting
News Release from: Solbraze | Subject: Ultrasonic soldering irons
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 26 May 2006
Ultrasonic irons solder aluminium,
ceramics
Ultrasonic soldering irons allow fluxless soldering and the soldering of aluminium, ceramics and glass - eliminating the use of highly corrosive and inflexible fluxes.
The Solsonic range of ultrasonic soldering irons being launched by Solbraze have been engineered to allow fluxless soldering, creating a more environmentally friendly working atmosphere whilst still enabling companies to comply with forthcoming 'lead-free' solder legislation The new irons allow materials previously deemed unsolderable, such as aluminium, ceramics and glass, to be soldered, opening new areas of applications and giving more companies the opportunity to benefit by eliminating the use of highly corrosive and inflexible fluxes in their manufacturing processes and tool-rooms
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 17 Mar 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Solder pots sweep dross away for perfect tinning
A range of temperature controlled, rotating solder pots automatically create a dross-free zone for fast, reliable and efficient soldering with lead-free solders.
Localised fume extractor is portable
Portable, table-top extraction units remove localised fumes to create a better working environment and can be moved from work-station to work-station.
Solbraze, a pioneer in the development of ultrasonics for soldering, is launching the new Solsonic brand in single frequency, dual frequency and triple frequency variants.
The high frequencies allow Solsonic irons to be used in a diverse range of applications including delicate materials, such as fine wires, whilst the lower frequencies give a more thorough cleaning to larger items.
This technological advance also enables the soldering irons to be used on more materials, bringing fluxless soldering of previously unsolderable materials to more people.
Further reading
Inverter power sources serve robotic MIG welders
ABB has developed ARCITEC II, a new generation of IGBT inverter power sources designed specifically for the robotic MIG/MAG welding of all materials used in metal fabrication.
Flexible robotic welding cell takes larger pieces
A new modular, flexible robotic arc welding system is designed to accommodate larger workpieces, which can be welded in a fixed position.
A key benefit of the new ultrasonic soldering irons is that they achieve deep cleaning to a material surface prior to tinning, removing oxides and allowing a normal solder to be applied without a flux.
The standard irons come complete with 80W heating elements, which is sufficient for most applications without the need for additional heating, however, for more demanding, larger applications Solbraze is also launching the high wattage Solsonic.
This is a 500W iron and comes complete with an integral ultrasonic generator.
It will allow the ultrasonics to be used on large items, such as aluminium sheeting and for large aluminium transformers.
With each model Solbraze is able to supply a choice of solder-bits, which are easily interchangeable allowing the equipment to be used for more than one application.
The Solsonic soldering equipment is spearheading the development of more environmentally friendly soldering as well as eliminating the need to install extractors, so often required in conventional soldering processes.
The new models are just part of a comprehensive range of automated and standard handheld soldering equipment designed and manufactured in the UK by Solbraze.
They are an exciting development and once again show that Solbraze is leading the world in design of soldering and bonding technology.
• Solbraze: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Manufacturingtalk email newsletter
• Manufacturingtalk Home Page
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
