Sarcon GR-Ae soft thermal interface silicone gel compound is manufactured in sheet form. Is designed to transfer heat from its source to a nearby heat sink. Fills air gaps between delicate and uneven components. Offers a thermal conductivity of 1.3 W/m°K with a thermal resistance as low as .43 °Cin2/W. Gap filler pad is available in thicknesses ranging from 0.5 to 5.0 mm. Comes in sheets up to 200 x 300 mm, or die-cut to exact application specifications.
Fujipoly America Corp., www.fujipoly.com
KISS selective soldering machines now come with nitrogen spot preheating. Focuses and controls superheated nitrogen delivery to a small, user-defined area. Is for soldering operations where large area bottom-side or topside preheating is not feasible.
ACE Production Technologies, www.ace-protech.com