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SOLDER PASTE WS13-88

 

            ¨ Formula 80:       Water-Soluble                                    ¨ Class 1 Alloy:     63Sn/37Pb

 

            ¨ Type 3 Powder: -325/+500 Mesh Powder                          ¨ Metal Content:   88%

 

³    Passes Bellcore requirements                                                                                    ³    Passes IPC Tests

 

³    Superior wetting characteristics, lot-to-lot consistency, and stable viscosity      ³    No slump

 

³    Halide-free, halogen-free                                                                                              ³    Long tack time

 

³    Capable of printing 12 mil pitch                                                                                   ³    Air reflow

 

³    Residues are completely Water-Soluble                                                                   ³    For HASL and OSP PCBs

 

³    For Nitrogen or air atmosphere reflow ovens                                                            ³    Viscosity is 650,000 - 750,000 kcps*

 

* Viscosity can be adjusted to meet process requirements.

 

RECOMMENDED PROCESSING GUIDELINES

 

I.    PRINTING

 

Tack Time for Amerway Inc Paste WS13-88 is sixteen (16) hours between printing, placement and reflow under ambient conditions below 23°C/74°F and a relative humidity below 60%. The exact time will depend on the environmental condition of the solder paste and plant.  The ideal temperature range for operation of the solder paste is 20°C/68°F – 23°C/74°F, with a relative humidity of 35-55%.  The viscosity of this solder paste is 650,000 to 750,000 kcps on the Brookfield viscometer.

 

Should printed circuit boards need to be stored for more than 8 hours prior to reflow after populating, it is recommended that PCBs are maintained in a tightly controlled area. Humidity should be controlled between 35% - 55% and temperature should not exceed 23°C/74°F.

II.   RECOMMENDED REFLOW PARAMETERS

 

63Sn/37Pb and 62Sn/36Pb/2Ag in Water-Soluble Formulation

 

u PREHEAT ZONE:    Ramp from room temperature to 120°C in 45-120 seconds to dry the volatiles from the solder paste.

 

v SOAK ZONE:           Ramp from 120-150°C in 30-60 seconds to get uniform temperature equilibrium of PCB.

 

w REFLOW ZONE:     1)   Ramp from a temperature of 150°C to 183°C for a period of 10 - 60 seconds*.

                                             *  Time above 183°C should not exceed 60 seconds.

                                       2)   Ramp from 183°C to 210C-220°C ± 5°C for 16 – 45 seconds**.

                                             ** Time above 210°C should be no less than 10 seconds, and no more than 30 seconds

 

x COOLING ZONE:      A cool down rate of 1-2°C per second is recommended for optimum results.

 

y CLEANING LAG TIME:     Cleaning efficiency is not affected by lag time between the reflow and cleaning process, but it is

recommended that PCBs are cleaned within eight (8) hours of reflow, and no more than three (3)

days after reflow.


 

III.   POST-SOLDER CLEANING

 

Amerway Inc Solder Paste WS13-88 is a Water-Soluble paste formulated for post-reflow cleaning in aqueous in-line or batch cleaning systems.  A water temperature of 55°C/130°F - 70°C/158°F is recommended for the removal of post-solder residues.

 

Wet solder paste is easiest to remove using water. If printing interval exceeds two (2) hours, remove solder paste from screen stencil and store in a separate container.

 

IV.   STENCIL CLEANING

 

Stencils should always be cleaned using water in semi-automated stencil cleaning systems; with hand wipes; or by hand-wiping the stencils.  Residues are water-soluble. Isopropanol and/or other alcohol solvents will prolong the cleaning process and should not be used for residue or solder paste removal.

 

V.    STORAGE

 

The following conditions are recommended to achieve long-term stability and the assurance of fresh solder paste:

 

·          To achieve a shelf life of 6-12 months, store in a freezer below 0°C/32°F.

·          To achieve 3-9 month storage life, store in a refrigerator, 1°C/33°F-12C/55°F.

·          For non-refrigerated/frozen storage, maintain in a cool and dry location. Maximum temperature should not exceed 23°C/74°F.  A storage time of up to 3 months can be expected.

·          Avoid direct sunlight. 

 

VI.   SAFETY

 

Amerway Inc Solder Paste WS13-88 is a product formulated for use in assembly processes that require safety precautions be taken.  Avoid contact with skin and eyes.  When using, do not eat, drink, or smoke. Wear gloves and eye protection. Most alloys contain lead; wash hands if hands come in contact with the product.

 

Observe industrial hygiene and safety practices to assure conformance with local, state, and federal safety health and environmental regulations.

 

Adequate ventilation should be provided when soldering. Consult the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for additional information.

 

VII.  PACKAGING

 

·          Jars of 250 or 500 grams available.

·          Cartridges available in 500 gram, 600 gram, and 700 gram amounts.

·          Syringes available in 10cc (10-30 grams) and 30cc (50-75 grams) sizes.

 

VIII. TECHNICAL TEST DATA

 

                                              QQS-571E                                                                                               ANSI/IPC SF-818

 

Resistivity of Water Extract:        215,000 Ohm/CM2          Pass                   Copper Mirror Test:                                           Pass

Silver Chromate Paper Test:                                               Pass                   Silver Chromate Paper Test:                           Pass

Copper Mirror Test:                                                               Pass                   Solids Content, Alloy:                                         90%

                                                                                                                                Halide Content:                                                    -0-

 

                               Bellcore (TR-NWT-000078)                                                                                ANSI/IPC SP-819

 

Halogen Content:                                                                    -0-                       Solder Ball Test:                                                 Pass

Copper Mirror Test                                                                Pass                   Wetting Test:                                                       Pass

Surface Insulation Resistance Test                                  Pass                   Slump:                                                                   -0-

     Alloy conforms to Mil-STD-45662 and Mil-I-45208

 

 
 
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