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News Release from: OK International | Subject: HCT-900
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 21 April 2006
Handheld convection tool aids rework
A handheld convection tool has the flexibility to handle a wide range of thermally demanding production and rework applications, including lead-free.
The new HCT-900 handheld convection tool from OK International is a low-cost rework system providing the flexibility to handle a wide range of thermally demanding production and rework applications, including lead-free Typical applications for the 300W unit include removal or replacement of QFPs, PLCCs, SOPs and TSOP devices
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 15 Nov 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The closed-loop thermocouple feedback regulates output temperatures and control temperatures can be set in the range 100-145C.
The user simply sets the heat and airflow control dials, to the required values for the application.
The unit maintains the required temperature automatically, even if the airflow is adjusted.
The low-noise pump (less than 45dB) provides precision airflow control for the most demanding applications.
A power-off, cool-down function retains the airflow as the unit powers down for efficient heater cooling and reduction of thermal stress.
A wide range of nozzles for the HCT-900 are available from OK International that work for general purpose applications or specific SO and TSOP packages, or PLCC, BQFP and QFP devices.
In addition the system also accepts many industry standard nozzles.
"With the development of the HCT-900 we are responding to increasing global demand for products designed specifically for lead-free processes", says Craig Brown, OK International's European Market Development Manager.
"This product joins a range of new affordable, high performance products developed under our new single OK International brand".
"The HCT-900 is extremely versatile and with its low price tag we believe this is the perfect solution for a wide variety of production and rework challenges".
Three versions of the unit are available to suit input voltages of 115V AC (HCT-900-11), 230V AC (HCT-900-21) or 100V AC (HCT-900-10). Request a free brochure from OK International ...
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