13 July 2016Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Henkel Adhesive Technologies’ award-winning Technomelt® materials have long been recognised as the industry standard for high-performance low pressure molding applications.
Extending the effectiveness of the Technomelt portfolio outside of proven encapsulation processes, Henkel Adhesive Technologies has developed a newly formulated material providing a streamlined and economical alternative to conventional masking techniques for various coating requirements.
Technomelt AS 8998 is designed to provide simple and fast dispensability to mask ‘keep out zones’ for printed circuit assemblies that will undergo subsequent coating or chemical deposition processes. Unlike traditional manual taping methods, the slump-resistant material offers a fast, highly precise, automated, easy-to-remove approach to mask specific components or designated PCB areas that must remain free of any applied protective coatings.
Technomelt AS 8998 is compatible with common automated dispensing systems to allow for quick, precise deposition in very small areas, ensuring accurate coverage only where needed, with no material migration. It peels off cleanly, delivering an advantage over UV or liquid masking products.
This silicone-free, halogen-free, RoHS-compliant material has excellent green strength immediately after dispensing and solidifies upon cooling with no induced (thermal or UV) curing required. Compatible with numerous substrate surfaces, the hot melt material provides good adhesion during various coating processes, following which it peels off quickly and cleanly, leaving defined edges and zero residue.
Technomelt AS 8998 is compatible with thermal processes up to 100°C, which aligns with most coating applications. Subsequent formulations with higher temperature resistance are in development.
The ultimate range for design and repair RS South Africa
Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Whether adapting existing systems or maintaining essential equipment, design and repair play a crucial role in ensuring efficiency and longevity.
Read more...Potential risks of plasma treatment on PCBs MyKay Tronics
Editor's Choice
Plasma treatment involves exposing PCBs to an ionised gas, known as plasma, but despite many advantages, several risks must be managed to ensure safe and effective plasma application in EMS.
Read more...Next-generation SPI and AOI series Techmet
Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Saki Corporation has launched its next-gen series for SPI and AOI featuring a modular design for enhanced inspection efficiency and automation.
Read more...Yamaha’s Advanced Safety Package eases factory-safety Truth Electronic Manufacturing
Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Yamaha Robotics SMT Section has extended availability of the Advanced Safety Package, which contains optional features to elevate printer and mounter safety above and beyond mandatory levels.
Read more...Case Study: Siemens Valor automation solution ASIC Design Services
Editor's Choice Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Electronics manufacturer BMK used Siemens Valor to enhance accuracy and speed up bill-of-materials quotations.
Read more...The factory beat Electronic Industry Supplies
Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Change is the only constant across today’s complex manufacturing landscape. The surge of digital transformation, spearheaded by Industry 4.0, has redefined how factories operate, build, and evolve.
Read more...Reliable X-ray inspection system MyKay Tronics
Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Inspecting long PCBs that are often used in sectors like telecommunications, automotive, and energy, where high reliability is required, presents several unique challenges.
Read more...G-Tera high-speed SMT printer Techmet
Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
The new generation of automatic printing presses from GKG, the all-new G-Tera, is equipped with a 3,0-megapixel LIGHT-Bolt CCD camera, an upgraded conveyor system, and an enhanced printing system.
Read more...Extending AI assistance in AOI Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.
Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Artificial Intelligence is renowned for image recognition and classification skills, suggesting a great fit with the objectives of automatic optical inspection.
Read more...Design & Repair range from RS Pro RS South Africa
Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
The launch of the new RS PRO Design & Repair range caters to a wide array of industries, including discrete and process manufacturing, energy & utilities, facilities management, and intralogistics.
printer friendly version