No. 988 is an electrically-heated, 650ºF top-loading batch oven, currently used to process electronic components at the customer’s facility. Workspace dimensions measure 12' x 1' x 1'. 15KW are installed in Incoloy-sheathed tubular heating elements, while a 600 CFM, 1/2-HP recirculating blower provides back-to-front horizontal airflow to the workload. Features 6" insulated walls, aluminized steel exterior, Type 304 stainless steel interior, a manual, counterweighted rear-hinged door, workspace floor reinforced for 100 lb. loading, access door at each end of the oven, plus swivel casters with swivel locks and wheel brakes. Controls include a digital programming temperature controller, manual reset excess temperature controller with separate contactors, and recirculating blower airflow safety switch.      
   
The Grieve Corp., www.grievecorp.com

TS6500CIM Techkit Mixer features a redesigned plunger assembly that encloses the magnet used to sense the position of the plunger. Guarding encloses the magnet to prevent it from being knocked out of position. Incorporates a two-hand start, a strengthened metal door with acrylic windows fitted with a safety interlock, and an emergency stop button. Includes pressure relief valve; plunger assembly depressurizes when the safety door is opened. Applies pressure on rear of cartridge plunger to prevent air from entering the cartridge during the mixing process. Has adjustable automatic injection rod and automatic precision level sensing. Automatically mixes two-component materials filled inside a cartridge kit.

Techcon Systems, www.techconsystems.com

RoadRunner3 automated inline programmer is said to eliminate errors through its connection to manufacturing execution system (MES) or other shop-floor control and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Feeder mounts directly onto an SMT machine without consuming additional floor space or altering the production line; integrates into existing SMT processes. Programs four devices in parallel and delivers the programmed parts to the pickup point of the placement machine. Configurable tape-in module adjusts for tape widths from 16 to 44mm. Has FIS modules, FIS remote and FIS track. Features FlashCORE III.

Data I/O Corp., www.dataio.com

Resin Remover Solvent and Conformal Coating Remover Gel have been developed to work without the use of dichloromethane; has been replaced with a safer alternative solvent blend. RRS is designed to swell and soften, and dissolve cured coatings, as well as epoxy and polyurethane resins. CCRG thixotropic gel is formulated to remove solvent-resistant coatings (including DCA, DCB and DCR). Both will be available in November.

Electrolube, www.electrolube.com