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A-Tek Systems Group LLC announces the Kolb PSB500 Batch Cleaner
Berthoud, CO, June 17, 2011: A-Tek Systems Group, LLC, an electronics equipment distribution company based out of Berthoud, CO is pleased to announce the release of the Kolb Cleaning Technology GmbH PSB 500 PCB Batch Cleaner.
The Kolb PSB500 is a 4-step, closed loop, fully automatic batch cleaning system and includes both cleaning and rinsing (tap water and DI-water) for ultrafine cleaning tasks, such as PCBs, ceramic substrates, hybrids and misprints in a compact, space saving design.
The versatile and modular machine concept makes it possible to simply upgrade the machine in the field. The PSB500 has built in flexibility, making it possible for the user to invest in one machine platform while inherently acquiring the functions of two separate and critical cleaning functions within the same platform.
Configured as a PCB cleaner, the user can convert the machine with minimal effort to also clean stencil foils and mechanical parts. The unique design features will allow the operator to simply connect the necessary electrical and data connectors without any major mechanical components or structural modifications.
As an eco-friendly cleaner, the Kolb PSB500 will not negatively impact the environment. The PSB500 is energy efficient and operates under low power consumption. A fully loaded chamber is measured at 1.6kWh for a 25 minute, 40oC cleaning cycle and 25 minutes at 80oC drying process. Water is recirculated through the system to reduce the overall water consumption to less than 35 liters in total (approximately 9,2 gallons).
At Kolb Cleaning Technology, safety is a high priority. The machine plaforms are built to meet today‘s safety standards. All relevant functions of both machines and the safety of operators and maintenance personnel are guaranteed and monitored permanently.
A-Tek Systems Group introduces the next generation
Ebso Selective Solder platform
Berthoud, CO. March 11, 2011 – A-Tek Systems Group, an electronics equipment distribution company headquartered out of Berthoud, CO is pleased to introduce the Ebso SPA-NC – the next generation selective solder platform.
The Ebso SPA-NC platform is highly flexible, automatic selective soldering cells with manual load/unload. There are a number of PCBs that are assembled with thermal sensitive components and complex SMD layouts, which are challenging and likely unsuitable for processing in a traditional wave solder machine. To overcome the soldering challenges, some electronics manufacturers will use custom solder masks to cover the SMD components. But, this is an added assembly step that adds expensive and additional handling.
The EBSO SPA-NC Selective Solder platform overcomes the soldering challenges by automatically transporting the PCB to each critical soldering step via an XYZ-axis carrier - Microdrop fluxer, bottom-side preheater and soldering modules. The final result: Perfect solder joints and a reliable and repeatable process.
To reduce surface tension of the solder wave, and to achieve the highest quality soldering results, nitrogen is provided to the solder bath and solder pump unit. The unique Fast Remove Pump System® designed by Ebso, enables maintenance personnel to access the pump within minutes. Using the special tool, the pump head is simply turned at 45o and easily lifted out of the bath while still secured in the maintenance fixture. Furthermore, the solder bath and pump in the SPA-NC are made of Titanium, making the machine suitable for both lead and lead free production environments.
All SPA-NC Selective Soldering machines include the EBSO Photo Editor, a Windows based software program. Utilizing a “Point & Click” feature, soldering programs are easily created within minutes. Programming the SPA-NC is intuitive and easy. A scanned image of a bare PCB is all that is needed. Once the PCB is scanned, it is loaded into the editor, and appropriately scaled. For each flux and each solder point, the operator would use
the mouse to point and click on the image to teach the soldering locations. The software automatically calculates the correct X and Y value. Because the operator is looking at the PCB image when creating the program, the operator can see all neighboring components to optimize the program and select the appropriate nozzle. This negates the requirement for expensive teach cameras.
The SPA-NC utilizes an integrated Schleicher controller. The controller is a black/white touch screen with I/O capabilities. The primary function is machine calibration (homing positions), turning on/off the N2 supply, turning on/off the solder pot, etc., and is the interface for the solder program when imported from the offline editor.
Additional features of SPA-NC Selective Solder platform include:
- Soldering under 7° or 0°
- Dual nozzle and dual flux for increased throughput
- Widest range of soldering nozzles available including both wettable and Jet nozzles up to 60 mm in width
- Micro-drop and Spray Fluxing
Ebso GmbH is a leading developer and manufacturer of selective wave solder machines, and is recognized globally as a market leader in Selective Soldering Technology. Ebso has over 30 years of experience and hundreds of selective solder machine installed worldwide. A-Tek Systems Group is the exclusive distribution partner for Ebso, offering both sales and support services for all Ebso products out their offices in Berthoud, CO.
