EPP Europe P2.2023

Product Updates « PCB & ASSEMBLY
Removal of residual solder in rework processes
Kurtz Ersa introduces auto scavenger module for rework system
Kurtz Ersa has unveiled the Auto Scavenger Module,
an extension for the Ersa HR 600 XL rework platform.
Designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness
of non-contact removal of residual solder from circuit
boards, this module represents a significant advancement
in rework technology.
With just three simple clicks, users can define the
specific area on the assembly where residual solder
needs to be removed after desoldering a component.
The module then automatically identifies the required
tracks and initiates the cleaning process promptly,
while ensuring the board remains preheated.
Featuring cleaning speeds ranging from 1 mm/s to
3 mm/s, the module ensures efficient and thorough removal
of residual solder from large electronic assemblies.
Moreover, users have the flexibility to finetune
the cleaning performance by adjusting parameters
such as nitrogen temperature and track speed. Individual
profiles can be saved for each assembly, enabling a
customized and optimized cleaning process.
The module operates with a constant base temperature
for the entire assembly. The solder to be removed
is heated on the board surface using an
N2-fed hot gas nozzle and then extracted via a vacuum
nozzle. Importantly, the automatic height control
feature ensures that the assembly remains untouched
physically throughout the process. Additionally,
users can mark ‘keep out areas’ directly in the
live image, designating specific regions where suction
is not required. Once the solder removal is com-
plete, the assembly is efficiently cooled down and
ready for the seamless reinstallation of a component.
“The introduction of the Auto Scavenger Module represents
another step forward in rework technology,”
said Todd DeZwarte, Director of Sales – North America,
Rework & Inspection at Ersa. “We are excited to
offer our customers a solution that not only enhances
the cleaning performance of the HR 600 XL
rework system but also provides the flexibility and
precision required for diverse assembly requirements.
This module enables efficient and reliable removal of
residual solder, contributing to improved productivity
and high-quality results.”
The Auto Scavenger Module is available as an optional
feature for the Ersa HR 600 XL rework system.
Productronica, Booth A4.171
www.kurtzersa.de
Source: Kurtz Ersa
Designed to enhance
the efficiency and
effectiveness of
non-contact removal
of residual solder from
circuit boards, the
company says this
module represents
a significant advancement
in rework
technology
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