Achieving the best solder joint quality, maximum topside hole fill, and zero defects are challenges with high mass, difficult-to-solder PCBs. The Electra’s features, including ServoJet™ fluxing, forced convection preheat, and DwellMax Plus™ solder nozzles, provide board assemblers the capability to process the most difficult soldering applications in the most demanding environments.
The Electra has been soldering lead-free applications for many years. The cast iron solder pot and its components are resistant to the corrosive nature of lead-free solders, and are capable of withstanding temperatures of 302° C (576° F). All stainless steel components that come into contact with the solder are composed of a special corrosion-resistant surface conversion as standard, or titanium as an option. Features such as our Quick Change solder pot provide the flexibility to easily change alloys in a safe and timely manner.
Proven performance and reliability are hallmarks of Electra. Electrovert holds the industry reputation as having the most reliable wave soldering systems that last the longest when compared to other makes. Board assemblers know the value in owning an Electrovert wave soldering system. The Electra carries a lifetime warranty on the solder pot casting to the original owner (see the full explanation in terms and conditions).
High-end and high reliability board assemblers recognize the importance of having the ability to process large, thick assemblies and pallets through their wave solder system. The Electra is one of the only wave solder systems in the industry to have 610 mm (24” inch) process width capability. The robust conveyor is designed to handle the weight of thick boards and pallets while automatic lead clearance and motorized width adjustment are standard.
Electrovert has designed solder nozzles that provide board assemblers with the greatest performance, process flexibility, and process control. Electrovert holds multiple patents on various wave solder technologies. Electrovert’s UltraFill™, DwellMax™ Plus and DwellMax Ultra solder nozzles are designed to provide maximum top-side hole fill, provide the best hole fill quality, improve first pass yields, reduce dross , and promote easy maintenance.
The Electra is capable of up to 2.4 meters (8 feet) of bottom side preheat and up to 1.8 meters (6 feet) of topside preheat. Multiple forms of preheat are offered for complete process flexibility; these include IsoThermal™ forced convection, fast response IR, and Infrared radiant. All preheat modules are ‘plug and play’, allowing preheat configurations to be located in any position, location, and 100% interchangeable.
As the complexity of board assemblies continues to increase, fluxing quality has become more of a focus to ensure soldering quality. Electrovert offers the best fluxing technologies available in the marketplace. The ServoJet fluxing system provides the ultimate in precision deposition and hole penetration (OA version available for aggressive flux applications) while ServoSonic™ and ServoSpray™ fluxing systems are available for ultrasonic and value-based solutions.
The software and controls of the Electra were designed to be user-friendly. The Windows® operating system is multi-functional and easy to use. The 3D GUI provides the user a real-time view of the complete machine modules, operation, and product being soldered. All Electrovert systems have a customizable ‘dashboard’ quick view screen. Quick view allows engineers and operators to view critical machine parameters that are important to the process or application.