1-2577 silicone conformal coating is for use as a PV cell and module coating. Offers abrasion resistance and good dielectric properties. Cures with a hard slick surface, and is Mil spec and UL-approved. One-part RTV also contains a UV indicator and adheres to metal, aluminum, ceramic and plastic. Comes in bottles, pails and drums.

Dow Corning, www.dowcorning.com

Tridak Model 775H heated valve dispenses heavy, stringy, temperature-sensitive, or reactive materials. Is a pneumatically operated spool valve supplied with a temperature controller and thermocoupler. Heats material being dispensed from ambient up to 350°F. Can dispense volumes as little as 0.01 mL; provides continuous, adjustable and lockable flow. Offers an adjustable and lockable suck-back control. Can be supplied with special nozzles or manifolds. When heated, the valve can be used alone or as part of a complete heated system. Used alone, it lowers the viscosity of the material only at the dispense point.

Tridak, www.tridak.com

A full line of standard 300-series nozzles are for the Assembléon MC-24 and MC-24X, and the Yamaha YG300 placement machines. Is capable of handling components sizes from 01005 to larger BGAs and QFPs for large mix and min. changeover.

Count On Tools Inc., www.cotinc.com

Multitest concept, for pressure sensors for MEMS test and calibration equipment, equips a standard test handler with a pressure contact cassette and combines it with the pressure generator. Components can be aligned to meet pressure test requirements. Covers from 0.2 to 20 bars with up to five different pressure levels over a temperature range from -40° to 135°C. Supports absolute pressure tests, as well as relative pressure and leakage tests.

Multitest, www.multitest.com/MEMS

Solder Paste Recycling unit reportedly is able to reduce the amount of waste material to less than 10% of current volumes. Now enables the separation of flux and solder, using a solder pot mechanism that inverts during each cycle. Turns wasted solder paste into solder bar in approx. 34 to 45 min. Max. volume per cycle is approx. 5.5 lb.

Seika Machinery Inc., www.seikausa.com

Solder Paste Recycling unit reportedly is able to reduce the amount of waste material to less than 10% of current volumes. Now enables the separation of flux and solder, using a solder pot mechanism that inverts during each cycle. Turns wasted solder paste into solder bar in approx. 34 to 45 min. Max. volume per cycle is approx. 5.5 lb.

Seika Machinery Inc., www.seikausa.com

ELpF lightweight benchtop vibration isolation system can be repositioned, even with a load and in float. Does not damage vibration isolators. Provides vibration isolation for sensitive devices. Features a load capacity of 100 or 300 lbs.  Has a 3" high nominal profile; uses a 16" x 19" standard tabletop, and weighs 40 lbs. Features include gauges tilted upward and recessed handles. For supporting atomic force microscopes, microhardness testers, analytical balances, and other gear in laboratories and Class 100 cleanrooms. Self-leveling and active-air isolation give the platform natural frequencies of 1.75 Hz vertical, 2.0 Hz horizontal, and typical isolation efficiencies of 95% (vertical) and 92% (horizontal) at 10 Hz.

Kinetic Systems Inc., www.kineticsystems.com

Permabond TA459 magnet adhesive is non-corrosive to electrically conductive surfaces, including copper. Is used with Initiator 43 and is for bonding magnets and metals, achieving 50% of full strength within 15 min. The high-viscosity gel has exceptional shear strength; forms strong bonds to a variety of plated and non-plated surfaces with a resistance to high-temperatures, vibration and impact.

Permabond Engineered Materials, www.permabond.com 
Krayden Inc., www.krayden.com

FX-UV automated conformal coating inspection system inspects for coverage, selected areas of non-coverage, delamination, cracks and bubbles. No programming required. Inspection setup reported requires a few minutes. A known good board is used to learn the coverage and non-coverage areas. Inspection typically takes a few seconds, with results immediately displayed. Results can be stored and reviewed off-line at any time. Reads all common barcodes, stores images and inspection results for traceability. 

Nordson YesTech, www.nordsonyestech.com

PV InstantSeal 100% silicone reactive hot melt supports high-speed assembly, improving solar frame and junction box sealing. Is a neutral cure sealant that minimizes contamination of module components during assembly. Reportedly has a pot life up to 24 hr. and long overall open time at temperatures less than 125°C.

Dow Corning Solar Solutions, www.dowcorning.com/solar

No. 918 is a gas-heated, 350°F shelf oven currently used for lower temperature heat processing operations. Workspace dimensions measure 68" x 30" x 66". 100,000 BTU/hr. are installed in a modulating natural gas burner; a 1000 CFM, 1-HP recirculating blower provides horizontal airflow to the workload. Features an aluminized steel exterior and Type 430 stainless steel interior with 4" thick insulated walls, and a silicone rubber door gasket. Has 325 CFM and 1/3-HP powered forced exhauster.  A digital indicating temperature controller displays actual and set point values. Two nickel-plated wire shelves are included with channel shelf supports.

The Grieve Corp., www.grievecorp.com

The 4000Plus multi-purpose bondtester is able to perform a wide range of shear and pull applications, as well as push functionality up to 50 kg. Is suitable for traditional bond tests, and meets the requirements of ribbon pull, hot bump pull and fatigue. Has anti-backlash system to aid the setting and control of step back. Is available with a range of XY stages, with a 160 mm XY stage as standard, and an image capture system. Has extended working envelope of 200 mm for testing oversize parts. Uses Paragon software. 

Nordson Dage, www.nordsondage.com