Alpha, the world leader in the production of electronic soldering materials, reveals energy savings are being reported from customers who switch from using popular SnCu based alloys to Alphas lead-free, silver-free alloy, SnCX Plus 07, which was launched early in 2014.
Designed as a cost-effective alternative to lead-free, silver-bearing alloys in terms of overall performance and reliability, ALPHA SnCX Plus 07 can be used as a replacement for SnPb, SAC, low silver SAC and other lead-free, silver-free alloys in wave, selective soldering, lead tinning and rework processes.
Many assemblers are realizing that they can reduce their pot temperatures by as much as 10-15 C and still get great soldering when switching from other popular SnCU alloys to SnCX Plus 07. This is because of special additives that improve the wetting performance of ALPHA SnCX Plus 07 at lower temperatures, said Mike Murphy, Global Product Manager for Soldering Alloys. Lower pot temperatures lead to lower energy costs and the savings can really add up over time .
ALPHA SnCX Plus 07 delivers best-in-class performance over many of the popular tin copper solder alloys and exhibits superior physical and mechanical properties, including the ability to reduce drossing, increase wetting speed and force and improve joint reliability.
For more details on SnCX Plus 07, including application and technical specification, visit www.alpha.alent.com.
