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Hexacon Electric Company's Flo-Clean Soldering Station is designed to allow
full benefit from no-clean fluxes without their inherent problems by acting
upon the soldering residue while it is still in a gaseous state.
Before the fumes have a chance to cool and condense on the board, a stream
of hot air from the Flo-Clean volatilizes and dissipates the residue. The
result is a solder connection which accepts conformal coatings, does not
cause problems during circuit testing and minimizes residue on the board.
Companies that have been using the product have reported that in some
applications, particularly soldering of multi-layer circuit boards and in
certain high heat capacity manual soldering tasks, the heated air flow of
the Flo-Clean works to "preheat" localized areas. This preheating action
not only reduces overall process cycle times through shorter soldering
dwell time but also increases soldering efficacy when working on
multi-layer circuit boards and other demanding and difficult soldering
tasks.
For more information about Flo-Clean and a listing of third party contacts
who are successfully utilizing the product in unique applications, contact
Kathi Johnson, Hexacon Electric Company, P.O. Box 36, Roselle Park,
New Jersey 07204. Phone 908-245-6200, Fax 908-245-6176, E-Mail at
Mail@HexaconElectric.com.
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Ask serious stained glass artists what soldering iron they find
indispensable and the vast majority will undoubtedly reply "a 100 watt
iron that provides consistent heat at the tip-day after day." Hexacon
Electric of Roselle Park, New Jersey offers four such irons that have been
recommended by a long list of artists, writers and instructors in the
stained glass field.
The Hexacon P35 and 35H are medium duty 100 watt irons that feature the
widely-acclaimed Hexacon XTRADUR 5/16" diameter long-life tip. For heavier
use, the company recommends its P70 and 70H irons which come equipped with
a 3/8" XTRADUR tip which offers 80 to 92% greater heat capacity than a
5/16" tip. Thus, heavier soldering tasks can be performed without increase
to wattage and with only a small weight penalty. Hexacon's unique Hatchet
design found on the 35H and 70H positions the soldering head and tip at a
102 degree angle to the handle making these perfectly balanced irons easier
to use and less tiring during long soldering jobs.
The P70 and 70H are manufactured with Hexacon's unique, solid rod,
hexagonal-shaped heater head that is extremely strong and which allows the
iron to be dismantled safely using a vise or other clamping tool without
crushing the housing. These irons feature solid hard wood handles that are
easy-to-hold, lightweight and cool under long use.Every part of a Hexacon
iron is separately replaceable which is why many Hexacon irons are still
going strong after 25 years of use.
For more information or a brochure describing Hexacon's line of soldering
irons and accessories for stained glass, contact Keith Hughes, Hexacon
Electric Company, P.O. Box 36, Roselle Park, NJ 07204. Phone 908-245-6200,
Fax 908-245-6176, E-Mail at Mail@HexaconElectric.com.
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A miniature Soldering Equipment Analyzer with all of the capabilities and
accuracy of larger units is available from Hexacon Electric Company. Its
small size makes it so extremely portable that the G310 can be used to test
any
soldering equipment at any location-any time the user wishes.
The G310 operates on a 9V battery and comes equipped with a storage case.>
It weighs less than 1 pound and the 6" x 3 1/2" unit fits comfortably in
the
operator's hand.
Anyone can use the G310. No special training is required. All test results
are digitally displayed on the unit. An interface port for chart recording
or a data
logger is also provided, if permanent test records are desired.
With the iron at full heat, the G310 will test tip temperature, ESD
resistance and voltage leakage. It can also be used for bench solder pots
and soldering machines. Optional thermocouple probe and test leads are
available for testing solder pots and soldering machines.
Tip temperature can be measured on all makes and styles of soldering tools
by either of two methods. The G310 provides a true temperature measurement
with an embedded thermocouple. A contact pyrometer test can also be used
for an approximate tip temperature measurement. ESD and voltage leakage
tests are performed by touching the heated tip of the iron to a shim stock
test coupon on the unit.
Because of its small size and battery operated convenience, the G310 is
the ideal instrument for testing soldering equipment for compliance with
the newest Military Specifications DOD-STD-2000-1B Notice 1, issue Jan. 15,
1987, MIL-S-45743E and WS-6536E-SCN-3.
For more information contact Keith Hughes, Director of Sales and Marketing,
Hexacon Electric Company, P.O. Box 36, Roselle Park, NJ 07204. Phone
908-245-6200, Fax 908-245-6176, E-Mail at Mail@HexaconElectric.com.
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Hexacon Electric, a leading manufacturer of soldering irons, tips and
accessories, has recently announced a Free Trial Offer of its desoldering
braid, HEX-WIK.
During the promotion period, the company is offering a free 10 foot roll of
HEX-WIK Desoldering Braid which, according to Hexacon, will quickly,
efficiently and safely remove solder from a wide range of PW boards and
terminals leaving the joint perfectly clean and ready to resolder.
The company's new brochure describing the promotion offers a convenient
cross reference that lists most other well known manufacturers, including
product widths and styles to help the user cut through the clutter of
coding, brand names and descriptions.
HEX-WIK is available uncoated, rosin fluxed, no-clean fluxed and in tinned
form. It is supplied in six practically-sized widths from .032 inches to
.150 inches; in lengths from 5 to 500 feet. ESD packages are also included
in the line. Custom widths and lengths are supplied by special order.
For more information contact your preferred distributor or Keith Hughes,
Hexacon Electric Company, P.O. Box 36, Roselle Park, NJ 07204. Phone
908-245-6200, Fax 908-245-6176, E-Mail at Mail@HexaconElectric.com.
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Hexacon Electric Company, the 65-year-old Roselle Park, NJ soldering iron
manufacturer, recently announced the appointment of Ms. Kathi Johnson as
President.
Ms. Johnson, the granddaughter of the firm's founder, Arthur Johnson, is no
newcomer to the soldering industry. After receiving her degree in Chemistry
from Alfred University, Kathi spent nine years at the Naval Weapons Center
in China Lake, CA where she held various leadership positions. She was also
a founding member of EMPF. In 1989, she moved to New Jersey to join Hexacon
as Director of Research and Development and as Director of Engineering, a
post she held for four years prior to her appointment to President.
In addition to her responsibilities at Hexacon, Kathi has authored numerous
articles on soldering technology and technique as well as presented many
industry papers and training classes. From 1987 to 1990, she was a member
of the NEPCON Advisory Council, a position she resigned when moving to New
Jersey. In 1986, Kathi received the IPC President's Award for publication
of a specification in Conformal Coatings and in 1990 was awarded the
Individual EPA Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award. Currently, she is
Chairman of the Manual Soldering Task Group for the Institute of
Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuitry.
Ms. Johnson lives in Roselle Park, New Jersey with her husband and two
sons. She can be contacted at Hexacon Electric Company, P.O. Box 36,
Roselle Park, NJ 07204. Phone 908-245-6200, Fax 908-245-6176, E-Mail at
Mail@HexaxonElectric.com.
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Quality wave soldering is subject to many variable factors which control
the actual contact of the solder on the working surface of the circuit
board. LEV CHEK is a calibrated, tempered glass gauge that is made similar
in size and shape to a printed wiring board and is designed for use on wave
soldering equipment to monitor flux coverage, wave-shape, wave turbulence,
conveyor leveling and other quality control factors.
The LEV CHEK gauge, which is held to a flatness tolerance of 0.0003 per
linear inch, is processed in the wave soldering line in the same manner as
an actual printed board. The glass panels of LEV CHEK allow easy
observation of the actual wave-to-board contact and a printed calibration
grid permits real-time measurement of wave shape, angle of contact, flux
and oil intermix and as well as solder pump performance.
LEV CHEK is available in standard sizes from 3 inches to 18 inches. Custom
sizes and grid patterns are available upon special order.
For more information contact Keith Hughes, Hexacon Electric Company,
P.O. Box 36, Roselle Park, NJ 07204. Phone 908-245-6200, Fax 908-245-6176,
E-Mail at Mail@HexaconElectric.com.
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Part of the well-known Therm-O-Trac® Series, Magnum is a
temperature-controlled soldering station designed to meet the demands of
thick, multi-layer boards and other very high load soldering applications.
Utilizing the largest iron and tips in the Therm-O-Trac Series, it provides
maximum heat capacity through its large diameter case and a more powerful
heating element. This capability makes Magnum highly effective in automated
soldering and robotic heat transfer applications.
Magnum is completely safe from detrimental levels of EMI, RFI, electrical and other forms of energy when soldering sensitive electronic devices, and
has been built to eliminate any possibility of ESD damage. Hexacon's unique
Posi-Ground® construction prevents the iron from having a leakage voltage
greater than two millivolts.
The Model 2300 Magnum is adjustable for any soldering temperature between
525°F and 850°F. The Model 2300B Magnum is a three position station with
settings of 650°F, 750°F and 850°F. Magnum soldering tips come in a variety
of shapes to meet all soldering tasks and have a thermal mass six times
greater than conventional tips.
For more information contact Keith Hughes, Hexacon Electric Company,
P.O. Box 36, Roselle Park, NJ 07204. Phone 908-245-6200, Fax 908-245-6176,
E-Mail to Mail@HexaconElectric.com.
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Two new desoldering pumps, Hex-Vac Model 501AS and Hex-Vac Model 601CD are
available from Hexacon Electric Company. They are high vacuum pumps which
provide a convenient and inexpensive way to remove molten solder during
desoldering operations.
The pumps are designed for easy, one hand operation. The operator simply
presses the pump activating button and molten solder is sucked out from
around the component leads, leaving a clean hole for easy component
removal. In addition to the convenience, they provide for in-plant work,
they are ideal for field desoldering where vacuum systems are not practical.
Hex-Vac Model 501AS is an anti-static desoldering pump with a quick-change
bayonet, black conductive Teflon tip. It is made of heavy duty, high
impact, heat resistant plastic with a self cleaning Teflon tip.
Hex-Vac Model 601DC is a conductive desoldering pump designed for safe
desoldering of static-sensitive components. It has a metal body for
excellent durability and a self-cleaning, conductive Teflon screw tip. Both pumps have heavy duty springs for long-life and trouble free
performance. The Teflon tips self-clean each time the plunger is depressed.
Replacement tips for both models are available.
For more information contact Keith Hughes, Director of Sales and Marketing,
Hexacon Electric Company, P.O. Box 36, Roselle Park, NJ 07204. Phone
908-245-6200, Fax 908-245-6176, E-Mail at Mail@HexaconElectric.com.
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