Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - Alpha Vaculoy SACX Grows to 46% of Cookson’s Pb-Free Bar Sales in Europe

Sales of Cookson EAM’s high reliability Alpha Vaculoy SACX now account for 46% of its lead-free bar sales in Europe.

“Since its introduction in early 2004, sales of SACX have grown steadily, and over the last six months we have experienced growth as our customers are looking for the high performance, reliability and value they find only in SACX," said Gerry Campbell, global product manager. "The recent increases in the prices of tin and silver have forced our customers to look at lower cost alternatives to reduce the cost burden of moving to Pb-free processes. SACX costs 30% less per kg…without compromising process yield or reliability."

Its fast wetting speed and improved solderability reportedly outperforms all Sn/Cu-based alloys. Is said to provide excellent drainage and minimize bridging defects. Creates strong, mechanically sound joints with long-term reliability. Minimizes dross generation, resulting in low process maintenance and reduced product waste. Its process window supports the use of a range of flux technologies.

Cookson Electronics Assembly Materials, cooksonelectronics.com