TraX Interconnect has established itself over the last decade as a leading South African manufacturer of high technology printed circuit boards (PCBs). From small beginnings in 1991, with the manufacture of single-sided and through-hole plated boards, to a multimillion rand enterprise manufacturing high end multilayers for the elite of the South African electronics industry, TraX is justifiably proud of its achievements.
Since opening, TraX has purchased millions of rands worth of specialised machinery to keep pace with customer's requirements and to maintain technology at the same level as similar factories overseas. Despite the decline of the rand, TraX has continued to re-invest to maintain its competitive advantage.
Recent plant additions include a new conveyorised infra-red curing oven that reduces solder mask curing time from one hour to four minutes and largely eliminates bow and twist as well as reducing handling damage. A second automatic optical inspection (AOI) machine, which will be used primarily for photo-tool inspection, is being commissioned. At the same time, higher layer counts and smaller holes and pads led to the company's purchase of an X-ray machine to verify inner layer registration. The automatically-applied immersion tin surface finish that was installed last year has proved immensely popular on fine line and high density surface mount work, says TraX.
TraX now offers PCBs from one to 10 layers with 6 thou' tracks and spacings and hole sizes down to 0,2 mm finished. All inner layers are automatically inspected and net list testing can be carried out on one of three flying probe testers. Testing and tooling costs are much less than those from overseas suppliers according to the company.
There are sales offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and both 'speed' and 'normal' delivery services are available.
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