Reduced Energy Consumption, Reduced Dross Formation

C250's high-efficiency heaters and small, 100 kg (220 lb) solder pot considerably decrease start-up time for significant energy savings.

They also reduce oxidation and dross formation.

Single- or Dual-Wave Configuration

The C250 is supplied as standard in a single-wave configuration for conventional through-hole assemblies  but can also be purchased as a dual-wave system to solder surface mount and mixed technology boards as well.

Dual-wave technology often provides improved hole penetration and reduced bridging on difficult-to-solder boards of all technologies.

If necessary, the chip wave in dual-wave systems can easily be deactivated through the installation of a nozzle cover plate included with the dual-wave option.

Wave height control is dial-adjustable to a maximum height setting of 10 mm (.39").

The wave pump motor, with on/off control activated by optical board sensors on the conveyor, is protected by low temperature and overheat alarms.

Adjustable Fiber-Finger Conveyor and IR Preheater Allow Precise Lead-Free Profiling

The C250 wave soldering system includes a high-temperature, corrosion-resistant, fiber-finger conveyor system with variable speed up to 2 m/min (79"/min). Conveyor angle (3°-6°) and width are easily-adjustable to accommodate PCBs from 30 mm to 250 mm (1.2" to 10").

A chain-driven, pin-type inlet conveyor is included as standard and allows easy loading of assemblies and smooth transfer into the conveyor fingers.

After flux application, a 420 mm IR preheater uses stainless-steel sheath-type heaters to raise PCBs and components to manufacturers' recommended temperatures for proper activation of VOC-free fluxes and to prepare the assembly for lead-free soldering temperatures.

Now Available: Innovative Drum-Spray Fluxing System

A drum-spray fluxing mechanism, optional with C250 systems, combines the simplicity of a foam fluxer with the precision of a spray fluxing system. Its simple, innovative design is extremely easy to set up and maintain. The drum-spray precisely applies flux evenly as it passes over the rotating drum. This method has been shown to provide more uniform application and less flux waste.

Long-Life Cast Iron Solder Pot 

The corrosion-resistant, seamless cast iron solder pot resists corrosion from use of all-tin and tin-alloy solders during high-temperature lead-free processing. Its smaller capacity reduces upfront solder costs. The pot is guaranteed for 5 years.

The solder pot and wave assembly slide out from the rear of the unit onto an extendable platform and are braced by heavy-duty supporting legs during loading and maintenance.