Efficient Falcon Systems
Multi-Purpose Reflow Soldering Systems
Conduction Heating Technology
Conduction reflow has long been the industry standard with over 29 years leadership in solder reflow of hybrid circuits. The same key advantages apply to SMT reflow of printed circuit boards, both rigid and flex, single and double. Because the process is visible, the equipment is very simple to profile. As heat is transferred by conduction rather than radiation, shadowing and preferential absorption effects cannot occur. Components stay in place - no tombstoning - indeed parts align themselves due to surface tension. Since time above solder melt point is effectively minimized, components never see more temperature than the solder melt temperature, and this makes for very high yields and long term circuit integrity. No chemicals are required and the equipment has the lowest operating cost.
Falcon Systems
Falcon systems consist of variable number of heating and cooling stages, each individually controlled with digital display, so that accurate and flexible control of the temperature profile is possible. Equipment may be operating manually or from a PC. Accessories include inert gas hood, on and off loaders and software. The machines use a pusher bar conveyor or walking beam to transport the work being processed through each stage. Operation may be continuous or in a time mode where the work may be halted on a heated platen for a set period.
Platens are constructed of cast iron bases with embedded heating elements and ground, polished and hard anodized aluminum top surfaces. This insures even heat distribution and efficient and repeatable heat transfer. Actual working temperatures can be accurately determined by placing a thermocouple probe on the platen surface.
The machines are capable of continuous operation to 400C (and higher for special applications) and are well suited for a range of non-soldering applications including drying thick film inks, curing epoxy and conductive epoxy coating, lid sealing, drying PCB solder masks and high temperature eutectic die attach.
Technical Support
At Sikama International we understand that every customer's application and production environment is unique. This is why we are available to assist you in configuring the equipment to meet your individual requirements. In terms of ease of use, the belt-free conduction machines offer precision control low running cost and flexibility. We welcome your inquiry by telephone, email or in person to arrange an in plant evaluation, or to invite you to our manufacturing facilities in Santa Barbara, CA. Also, customer service does not end with a sale. A one year warranty is provided with all machines and technical assistance is always available.
Contact us for help with your applications and see if we can improve your process!