2013 RECOMMENDED
Electronics Assembly Materials
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Products
Pages
Solder Paste
Fluxes
Solder Wire
Bar Solder
Additional Flux Materials
TSF Products
Other products
Helpful Information
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Coming Soon: NXG3 & NXG5 Zero Halogen Solder Pastes
Formula
NXG3
Application
No-Clean Stencil Printing
Alloy
Product
Characteristics
Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
Zero halogen, lead-free, no-clean solder paste. NXG3
is engineered for the high thermal demands of assembling with lead-free alloys. Joints are cosmetically
as bright as SnPb joints. Designed to be reflowable in
air as well as nitrogen.
Residue Characteristics
Light colored
Typical Metal Percentage and mesh size
88.5%, -325/+500 (Type 3)
Compliant Specifications
IPC/J-STD-004B Flux Designator ROL0
Suggested Packaging Style
500g jar or 600g cartridges
Formula
NXG5
Application
No-Clean Stencil Printing
Alloy
Product
Characteristics
Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
Zero halogen, lead-free, no-clean solder paste. NXG5
is engineered for the high thermal demands of assembling with lead-free alloys. Joints are cosmetically
as bright as SnPb joints. Prints down to 01005 pad sites
for nitrogen reflow. Larger pad sizes reflowable in air
as well as nitrogen. ICT-friendly
Residue Characteristics
Light colored
Typical Metal Percentage and mesh size
88.5%, -400/+500 (Type 4)
Compliant Specifications
IPC/J-STD-004B Flux Designator ROL0
Suggested Packaging Style
500g jar or 600g cartridges
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Formula
Application
Alloy
NXG3
Kester Lead-Free, Halogen-Free
Product
Characteristics
Residue Characteristics
Typical Metal Percentage and mesh size
Compliant Specifications
Suggested Packaging Style
NXG33
No-Clean Stencil Printing
No-Clean Stencil Printing
Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
Designed to exceed customers' expectations for high yield le
Formula
NXG33
Zero halogen, lead-free, no-clean solder paste. NXG3 is engineered for
manufacturing. NXG33 is engineered for the high thermal de
the high thermal demands of assembling with lead-free alloys. Joints are of assembling with lead-free alloys. Joints are cosmetically b
No-Clean
Stencil
cosmetically brightApplication
as SnPb joints. Prints down to 01005 pad sites.
SnPb joints.
PrintsPrinting
down to 01005 pad sites. Designed to be
Designed to be reflowable
able
in air as well as nitrogen. Post soldering, the NXG33 off
Alloy in air as well as nitrogen.
Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
mized defects, including head-in-pillow and QFN/BGA voidin
Product
Designed to exceed customers’ expectations for high yield lead-free
Characteristics
manufacturing. NXG33 is engineered for the high thermal demands
Light colored
Light colored
of assembling with lead-free alloys. Joints are cosmetically as bright
as SnPb joints. Prints down
to 01005
pad sites.
to be reflow88.5%, -400/+500 (Type 4)
88.5%,
-400/+500
(TypeDesigned
4)
able in air as well as nitrogen. Post soldering, the NXG33 offers
minimized defects, including
head-in-pillow
and QFN/BGA voiding.
Telcordia Issue 1 GR-78-CORE
Telcordia
Issue 1 GR-78-CORE
IPC/J-STD-004B Flux
Designator
ROL0
IPC/J-STD-004B
Flux
Designator ROL0
Residue Characteristics
Light colored
Typicalcartridges
Metal Percentage and
500g jar; 600 or1400g
mesh size
88.5%, -400/+500 (Type
500g4)jar; 600 or1400g cartridges
Compliant Specifications
IPC/J-STD-004B Flux Designator ROL0
Suggested Packaging Style
500g jar or 600g cartridges
STANDARD SOLDER PASTE REFLOW PROFILE
STANDARD
SOLDERPASTE
PASTE REFLOW
PROFILE
FOR KESTER
CONTAINING
FOR KESTER PASTE CONTAINING
ALLOYS: Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
or Sn96.5Ag3.5
ALLOY: Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
Stage 1- Preheat Zone
(Rapid Heating Stage)
The purpose of this zone is to quickly bring the
Stage 1- Preheat Zone
assembly up to a temperature where solder pa
(Rapid Heating Stage)
can become highly chemically active.
The purpose of this zone is to quickly bring the
assembly up to a temperature where solder paste
Stagechemically
2- Soak active.
Zone
can become highly
(Temperature Equalization Stage)
TheZone
purpose of this stage is for the thermal ma
Stage 2- Soak
theEqualization
assembly to reach
(Temperature
Stage)a uniform temperature
so that
a verymass
small differentia
The purpose ofplateau
this stage
is forthere
the isthermal
between
theahottest
coldest soldering locat
of the assembly
to reach
uniformand
temperature
plateau so thatonthere
is a very small differential
the assembly.
between the hottest and coldest soldering locations on the assembly.
Stage 3- Reflow Zone
(Rapid Heating and Cooling)
Stage 3- Reflow
Zone of this stage is to rapidly heat the
The purpose
(Rapid Heating
and
assemblyCooling)
above the melting (liquidus) tempera
The purpose of this stage is to rapidly heat the asof the solder and subsequently cool the assemb
sembly above the melting (liquidus) temperature
down quickly to solidify the solder. Wetting of
of the solder and subsequently cool the assembly
onto teh substrate and component metalization
down quickly to solidify the solder. Wetting of
in theand
reflow
zone. metalsolder onto theoccurs
substrate
component
izations occurs in the reflow zone.
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Kester Lead-Free
Formula
Kester Lead-Free
NXG1
Application
EnviroMark™ 907
No-Clean Stencil Printing
Alloy
Formula
Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
No-Clean Stencil Printing
NXG1
Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
Product
Characteristics
Designed to exceed customers’ expectations for high yield
lead-free manufacturing. NXG1 is engineered for the high
thermal demands of assembling with lead-free alloys. Joints
are cosmetically as bright as SnPb joints. Prints down to 0201
pad sites. Designed to be reflowable in air as well as nitrogen.
EM907 is a first generation solder paste engineered for the high
thermal demands of assembling with lead-free alloys. Joints are
cosmetically as bright as SnPb joints. Prints down to 0201 pad
sites. Designed to be reflowable in air as well as nitrogen.
Residue Characteristics
Light colored
Light colored
Typical Metal Percentage
88.5%, -325/+500 (Type 3)
88.5%, -325/+500 (Type 3)
Compliant Specifications
Telcordia Issue 1 GR-78-CORE
IPC/J-STD-004B Flux Designator ROL1
Telcordia Issue 1 GR-78-CORE
IPC/J-STD-004B Flux Designator ROL0
Suggested Packaging Style
500g jar or 600g cartridges
500g jar; 600 or 750g DEK cartridges
Formula
EnviroMark™ 828
Application
Formula
Water-Soluble Stencil Printing
Alloy
EnviroMark™ 828
Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
Product
Characteristics
Kester EM828 provides excellent printability, activity, cleanability
and low-voiding behavior. EM828 is very robust and can tolerate a
wide variety of printing and reflow conditions. EM828 is a “state of
the art” water-soluble lead-free paste that combines superior activity, cleanability and low-voiding.
Residue Characteristics
Cleanable in warm water
Typical Metal Percentage
89.5%, -325/+500 (Type 3)
Compliant Specifications
IPC/J-STD-004B Flux Designator ORH1
Suggested Packaging Style
500g jar; 600 or 1400g cartridges
Kester Part # Description
Alloy
Packaging
7032130810
NXG1 No-Clean, Type 3, 88.5% metalsl
Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
500g jar
7032130811
NXG1 No-Clean, Type 3, 88.5% metalsl
Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
600g cartridge
7006050810
EM907 No-Clean, Type 3, 88.5% metal
Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
500g jar
7006050811
EM907 No-Clean, Type 3, 88.5% metal
Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
600g cartridge
7006050819
EM907 No-Clean, Type 3, 88.5% metal
Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
750g DEK
cartridge
7004030824
EM828 Water-Soluble, Type 3, 89.5% metal
Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
700g DEK
Cartridge
7004030810
EM828 Water-Soluble, Type 3, 89.5% metal
Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
500g jar
7004030811
EM828 Water-Soluble, Type 3, 89.5% metal
Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
600g cartridge
7035050910
NXG-33 Type 4, 88.5% metal
Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
500g jar
7035050911
NXG-33 Type 4, 88.5% metal
Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
600g cartridge
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Solder Paste for Tin-lead
No-Clean
Water-Soluble
Solder Paste for Stencil Printing Applications
Formula Type
Alloy
Product
Characteristics
Residue
Removal
Easy
Profile®
Sn63Pb37
Easy Profile® 256
256HA
Sn62Pb36Ag2
Sn63Pb37
High activity no-clean paste specifically
engineered to provide excellent
solderability to lead free component
and board finishes.
Consistent print volume regardless of
process parameters and 0201 application
capable. Wide reflow process window.
Compatible with enclosed print
head systems.
Sn62Pb36Ag2
Standard no-clean paste for a wide
variety of reflow profiles and printing
conditions. Industry standard formula
that performs well in a variety of
applications. Compatible with enclosed
print head systems.
HydroMark 531
Sn63Pb37
R562
Sn62Pb36Ag2
Sn63Pb37
Sn62Pb36Ag2
This highly-active, anti-slump paste is
produced consistently so that every batch Designed for maximum environmental
results in high yield manufacturing.
robustness and minimal void production,
HydroMark 531 also offers extremely
R562 has a stencil life of over 8 hours
robust printing, even with idle time up to
and may be used in a wide range
1 hour and print speeds of up to 6 in/sec.
of humidities (10 - 85% RH).
This very active formula is effective on a
Compatible with enclosed print
wide variety of metallizations, including
head systems.
palladium. Compatible with enclosed print
head systems.
Not normally required.
Not normally required.
Use de-ionized or soft tap water at
120-140°
Use de-ionized or soft tap water at
120-140°
Compliant
Specifications
Telcordia Issue 1 GR-78-CORE,
IPC/J-STD-004B
Classification ROL0
Telcordia Issue 1 GR-78-CORE,
IPC/J-STD-004B
Classification ROL0
IPC/J-STD-004B
Classification ORM0
IPC/J-STD-004B
Classification ORM0
Powder Mesh Size
-325/+500 (Type 3)
-325/+500 (Type 3)
-325/+500 (Type 3)
-325/+500 (Type 3)
Metal %
90%
90%
90%
90%
Suggested
Packaging Style
500g jar,
600 or 750g DEK cartridges
500g jar, 600g, 1400g or
750g DEK cartridges
500g jar,
600g cartridges
500g jar, 600g, 1400g or
750g DEK cartridges
Solder Paste for Syringe Dispensing Applications
Formula Type
R276
R500
Alloy
Sn63Pb37
Sn63Pb37
Product
Characteristics
Provides optimal performance in all types of dispensing applications. R276 is packaged void-free to ensure consistent dispensing in high speed automated processes.
Exhibits excellent dispensing characteristics with a wide range of needle diameters.
The activator package in this formula is aggressive enough to remove tenacious oxide
layers or solder to OSP coated boards. R500 delivers excellent wetting characteristics.
Residue Removal
Not normally required.
Use de-ionized or soft tap water at 49-60°C (120-140°F).
Compliant
Specifications
Telcordia Issue 1 GR-78-CORE,
IPC/J-STD-004B Classification ROL0
IPC/J-STD-004B
Classification ORM0
Powder Mesh Size
-325/+500 (Type 3)
-325/+500 (Type 3)
Metal %
87%
86%
Suggested
Packaging Style
35g and 100g syringes
35g syringes
*For lead based products, Kester produces solder powder in compliance
to J-STD-006B for alloy purity and particle size distribution.
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Solder Paste for Tin-leadDescription
Kester Part #
7002020510
Kester Part #
7002020310
7002020510
7002020511
7002020310
7002020311
Easy Profile® 256HA No-Clean, Type 3, 90% metal
Description
Easy Profile® 256HA® No-Clean, Type 3, 90% metal
Easy Profile 256HA No-Clean, Type 3, 90% metal
Easy Profile® 256HA® No-Clean, Type 3, 90% metal
Easy Profile 256HA No-Clean, Type 3, 90% metal
Easy Profile® 256HA® No-Clean, Type 3, 90% metal
7001020510 7002020311
7001020310 7002020519
7001020511
7001020510
7001020311
256HA No-Clean,
90% metal
Easy®Profile
Easy Profile
256 No-Clean,
Type 3,Type
90%3, metal
®
256HA No-Clean,
90% metal
Easy®Profile
256 No-Clean,
Type 3,Type
90%3, metal
Easy Profile
Type 3, 90% metal
Easy Profile® 256 No-Clean,
Easy Profile® 256 No-Clean, Type 3, 90% metal
Type 3, 90% metal
Easy Profile® 256 No-Clean,
®
7002020511
7001020310
7010020510 7001020511
7010020310 7001020311
7010020511 7001020518
7010020311
7010020510
Easy Profile 256HA No-Clean, Type 3, 90% metal
®
Easy Profile 256 No-Clean, Type 3, 90% metal
No-Clean,
3, 90%metal
metal
HydroMarkEasy
531Profile
Water 256
Soluble,
TypeType
3, 90%
®
No-Clean,
3, 90%metal
metal
HydroMarkEasy
531Profile
Water 256
Soluble,
TypeType
3, 90%
®
No-Clean,
3, 90%metal
metal
HydroMarkEasy
531Profile
Water 256
Soluble,
TypeType
3, 90%
HydroMark 531 Water Soluble, Type 3, 90% metal
®
HydroMark 531 Water Soluble, Type 3, 90% metal
7021020510 7010020310
7021020310 7010020511
7021020511 7010020311
7021020311
531 Water
Typemetal
3, 90% metal
R562HydroMark
Water Soluble,
TypeSoluble,
3, 90%
531 Water
Typemetal
3, 90% metal
R562HydroMark
Water Soluble,
TypeSoluble,
3, 90%
R562HydroMark
Water Soluble,
TypeSoluble,
3, 90%
531 Water
Typemetal
3, 90% metal
R562 Water Soluble, Type 3, 90% metal
7016070520 7021020310
7016070504 7021020511
7017080520 7021020311
7017080504 7021020519
R562 WaterType
Soluble,
Type 3,metal
90% metal
R276 No-Clean,
3, 87%
R562 WaterType
Soluble,
Type 3,metal
90% metal
R276 No-Clean,
3, 87%
R562Soluble,
Water Soluble,
3, 90%
metal
R500 Water
Type 3,Type
86%
metal
R500 Water
Type 3,Type
86%
metal
R562Soluble,
Water Soluble,
3, 90%
metal
7021020510
R562 Water Soluble, Type 3, 90% metal
Alloy
Sn63Pb37
Alloy
Sn62Pb36Ag2
Sn63Pb37
Sn63Pb37
Sn62Pb36Ag2
Sn62Pb36Ag2
Sn63Pb37
Sn62Pb36Ag2
Sn63Pb37
Sn63Pb37
Sn62Pb36Ag2
Sn63Pb37
Sn63Pb37
Sn62Pb36Ag2
Sn62Pb36Ag2
Packaging
500g jar
Packaging
500g jar
500g jar
600g cartridge
500g jar
600g cartridge
600g cartridge
600g cartridge
500g jar
750g DEK cartridge
500g jar
600g cartridge
600g cartridge
500g jar
500g jar
Sn63Pb37
Sn63Pb37
600g cartridge
500g jar
Sn62Pb36Ag2
Sn62Pb36Ag2
600g cartridge
500g jar
Sn63Pb37
Sn63Pb37
750g DEK 600g
cartridge
cartridge
Sn62Pb36Ag2
Sn63Pb37
Sn62Pb36Ag2
Sn63Pb37
Sn63Pb37
Sn62Pb36Ag2
Sn63Pb37
Sn62Pb36Ag2
Sn62Pb36Ag2
Sn63Pb37
600g cartridge
500g jar
500g jar 500g jar
600g cartridge
500g jar
600g cartridge
600g cartridge
600g cartridge
500g jar
Sn62Pb36Ag2
Sn63Pb37
500g jar
35g syringe
Sn63Pb37
Sn63Pb37
600g cartridge
100g syringe
Sn62Pb36Ag2
Sn63Pb37
600g cartridge
35g syringe
Sn63Pb37
Sn63Pb37
100g syringe
750g DEK cartridge
7016070520
R276 No-Clean, Type 3, 87% metal
Sn63Pb37
35g syringe
7016070504
R276 No-Clean, Type 3, 87% metal
Sn63Pb37
100g syringe
7017080520
R500 Water Soluble, Type 3, 86% metal
Sn63Pb37
35g syringe
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Fluxes for Lead-Free
Lead-free wave and selective soldering systems require exposing the flux to slightly higher soldering temperatures. Lead-free alloys traditionally wet metal surfaces more slowly than tin-lead.
Kester liquid fluxes for lead-free assembly have new activator packages to enable rapid
wetting and hole-filling, ensuring reliable product output.
*Formula
985M
959T
2220-VF VOC-Free
2235
No-Clean
No-Clean
Water-Soluble
Water-Soluble
Application
Spray or Wave Fluxer
Spray or Foam
Spray, Wave or Foam
Spray or Foam
Halide Content %
Halide - Free
Halide - Free
1.6
1.6
Specific Gravity
0.805
0.794
1.060
0.856
Solids %
3.6
2.9
7
11
Compliant
IPC/J-STD-004B
IPC/J-STD-004B
IPC/J-STD-004B
IPC/J-STD-004B
Flux Designator ROL0 Flux Designator ORL0 Flux Designator ORH1 Flux Designator ORH1
Kester Part #
Description
Packaging
63-0004-0985
985M No-Clean
1 gallon
64-0004-0985
985M No-Clean
5 gallon
65-0004-0985
985M No-Clean
53 gallon drum
63-0020-0959
959T No-Clean
1 gallon
64-0020-0959
959T No-Clean
5 gallon
65-0020-0959
959T No-Clean
53 gallon drum
63-0056-2220
2220-VF VOC-Free Water-Soluble
1 gallon
64-0056-2220
2220-VF VOC-Free Water-Soluble
5 gallon
65-0056-2220
2220-VF VOC-Free Water-Soluble
53 gallon drum
63-0000-2235
2235 Water-Soluble
1 gallon
64-0000-2235
2235 Water-Soluble
5 gallon
65-0000-2235
2235 Water-Soluble
53 gallon drum
*These products are designed specifically for high performance lead-free applications.
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No-Clean Fluxes
No-Clean Fluxes
Alcohol Based
VOC-Free
Formula
985M
959T
951
979
977
Flux Type
Low Solids
No-Clean
Low Solids
No-Clean
Rosin-Free
Low Solids, No Clean
VOC-Free
No-Clean
VOC-Free
No-Clean
Percent Solids
3.6
2.9
2.0
4.2
3.25
VOCs (g/liter)
776
770
792
0
0
Specific Gravity
0.805
0.794
0.814
1.015
1.012
Designed for the wave
soldering applications
and gives excellent
hole fill on thick board
assemblies.
Designed for the
wave soldering of
conventional and SMT
board assemblies.
Developed to minimize
the formation of microsolderballs.
Very low solids,
rosin free, foam
and spray application
flux. Practically
no residue after the
soldering process.
Developed to reduce bottomside
micro-solder balling and bridging
on glossy laminates and between
connector pins. Designed as a spray
flux, 979’s activation system provides excellent wetting producing
complete and consistent hole-fill.
Developed to reduce bottomside
micro-solder balling and bridging.
The wetting system is designed to allow for a larger process window and
can survive the longer dwell times
in extremely turbulent chip waves.
Designed for spray applications.
Compliant
Specifications
Telcordia Issue 1
GR-78-CORE &
IPC/J-STD-004B Flux
designator ROL0
Telcordia Issue 1
GR-78-CORE &
IPC/J-STD-004B Flux
designator ORL0
Telcordia Issue 1
GR-78-CORE &
IPC/J-STD-004B Flux
designator ORL0
Telcordia Issue 1
GR-78-CORE &
IPC/J-STD-004B
Flux designator ORL0
Telcordia Issue 1
GR-78-CORE &
IPC/J-STD-004B
Flux designator ORL0
Residue
Removal
(not normally
required)
Wash with Kester’s
#5768 Bio-Kleen®
saponifier at 2%
concentration.
Wash with Kester’s
#5768 Bio-Kleen®
saponifier at 2%
concentration.
Wash with Kester’s
#5768 Bio-Kleen®
saponifier at 2%
concentration.
Wash with hot de-ionized water
at 49-60°C (140-160°F) or use
1% solution of Kester’s #5768
Bio-Kleen®
Wash with hot de-ionized water
at 49-60°C (140-160°F) or use
1% solution of Kester’s #5768
Bio-Kleen®
Thinner
4662
4662
110
De-ionized Water
De-ionized Water
Flux Test Kit
PS-20
PS-22
PS-22
PS-20
PS-20
Product
Characteristics
Kester Part #
Description
Packaging
63-0000-0951
951 No-Clean
1 gallon
64-0000-0951
951 No-Clean
5 gallon
65-0000-0951
951 No-Clean
53 gallon drum
63-0004-0985
985M No-Clean
1 gallon
64-0004-0985
985M No-Clean
5 gallon
65-0020-0959
985M No-Clean
53 gallon drum
63-0020-0959
959T No-Clean
1 gallon
64-0020-0959
959T No-Clean
5 gallon
65-0020-0959
959T No-Clean
53 gallon drum
63-0000-0977
977 VOC - Free No Clean
1 gallon
64-0000-0977
977 VOC - Free No Clean
5 gallon
65-0000-0977
977 VOC - Free No Clean
53 gallon drum
63-0000-0979
979 VOC - Free No Clean
1 gallon
64-0000-0979
979 VOC - Free No Clean
5 gallon
65-0000-0979
979 VOC - Free No Clean
53 gallon drum
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Water-Soluble Fluxes
Water-Soluble Fluxes
10
Formula
2331-ZX
2235
2120
Flux Type
Neutral pH Organic Water-Soluble
Organic Water-Soluble
Organic Water-Soluble
Percent Solids
33
11
24
VOCs (g/liter)
729
763
670
Specific Gravity
0.899 ± 0.005
0.856 ± 0.005
0.862 ± 0.005
Percent Halides
2.2
1.5
Halide-Free
Product
Characteristics
Original pH neutral organic flux
for automated wave and drag
soldering processes.
Highly active flux for surface mount
assemblies designed to help reduce
skips on bottom side surface
mount pads.
Highly active, organic flux designed for automated
wave soldering applications. This halide-free formula
produces bright, shiny joints and high ionic cleanliness after water cleaning
Compliant
Specifications
IPC/J-STD-004
Flux designator ORH1
IPC/J-STD-004
Flux designator ORH1
IPC/J-STD-004
Flux designator ORH0
Residue Removal
Residue removal is required. Use soft
or de-ionized water at temperatures of
49-66°C (120-150°F).
Residue removal is required. Use soft
or de-ionized water at temperatures of
49-66°C (120-150°F).
Residue removal is required. Use soft or
de-ionized water at temperatures of 49-66°C (120150°F).
Thinner
4662
4662
4662
Kester Part #
63-0097-2331
64-0097-2331
65-0097-2331
Description
2331-ZX Water-Soluble
2331-ZX Water-Soluble
2331-ZX Water-Soluble
Packaging
1 gallon
5 gallon
53 gallon drum
63-0000-2235
64-0000-2235
65-0000-2235
2235 Water-Soluble
2235 Water-Soluble
2235 Water-Soluble
1 gallon
5 gallon
53 gallon drum
63-0000-2120
65-0000-2120
2120 Water-Soluble
2120 Water-Soluble
1 gallon
53 gallon drum
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Rosin Based Fluxes
Rosin Fluxes
Formula
186
1544
Flux Type
Rosin Mildly Activated
(RMA)
Activated Rosin
(RA)
Percent Solids
36
50
Specific Gravity
0.879 ± 0.005
Rosin Based Fluxes
186
Formula
Percent Halides
Flux Type
Rosin Mildly Activated (RMA)
Percent Solids
Specific Gravity
Percent Halides
Product
Characteristics
Compliant
Specifications
Residue Removal
0.929 ± 0.005
1544
0.02
Activated Rosin (RA)
0.44
Kester's active, Non-corrosive rosin type
Product 36 Designed for high thermal stability and 50
flux. Used on surfaces that are more
Characteristics
0.879 ± 0.005 superior solderability.
0.928 ± 0.005 difficult to solder.
0.02
0.44
superior solderability.
flux. Used on surfaces that are more
Compliant
IPC/J-STD-004
IPC/J-STD-004
Designed
for high thermal stability
Kester’s
rosindesignator
type ROM1
Specifications
Fluxand
designator
ROL0 active, Non-corrosiveFlux
Residue is non-corrosive, but may be
difficultResidue
to solder.
is non-corrosive, but may be removed
removed with solvent or with Kester’s
®
with
solvent
®
IPC/J-STD-004
IPC/J-STD-004 or with Kester’s 5768 Bio-Kleen
Residue Removal
5768 Bio-Kleen saponifier at 7-10%
saponifier
at 7-10% solution in de-ionized or
Flux designatorsolution
ROL0 in de-ionized or soft water
Fluxatdesignator
ROM1
soft water at temperatures of 49-60°C
temperatures
(120Residue is non-corrosive, but
may be of 49-60°C
Residue
is non-corrosive, but may(120-140°)F.
be
removed with solvent or with Kester’s 5768 removed with solvent or with Kester’s 5768
Thinner
120
104
Bio-Kleen® saponifier at
Bio-Kleen® saponifier at
7-10% solution in de-ionized or
7-10% solution in de-ionized or
soft water at temperatures of
soft water at temperatures of
49-60°C (120-140°F).
49-60°C (120-140°F).
Thinner
120
104
Kester Part #
Description
Packa
63-0000-0186
186 RMA
1 gal
64-0000-0186
Packaging
186 RMA
5 gal
186 RMA
65-0000-0186
1 gallon
186 RMA
53 gallon
64-0000-0186
186 RMA
5 gallon
63-0000-1544
1544 RA
1 gal
65-0000-0186
186 RMA
64-0000-1544
53 gallon drum
1544 RA
5 gal
65-0000-1544
1544 RA
53 gallon
Kester Part #
Description
63-0000-0186
63-0000-1544
1544 RA
1 gallon
64-0000-1544
1544 RA
5 gallon
65-0000-1544
1544 RA
53 gallon drum
Kester Flux-Pen®
Kester Flux-Pen®
®
Kester Flux-Pen
is a unique
tool for rework
andIttouch-up
soldering. It allows
The Kester Flux-Pen® isThea unique
tool for rework
and touch-up
soldering.
allows controlled
controlled application of flux, eliminating the mess from flux bottles. Flux-Pens
application of flux, eliminating the mess from flux bottles. Flux-Pens are ideally suited for
ideally suited for typical hand-soldering applications. The five available
typical hand-soldering are
applications.
The five available formulas are listed below.
formulas are listed below.
Kester Part #
Description
Kester Part #985M Low Solids No-Clean (20
Description
pens/carton)
83-1004-0985
83-1004-0985951 Low985M
Solids No-Clean
(20 pens/carton)
SolidsLow
No-Clean
(20 pens/carton)
83-1000-0951
83-1000-0951 186-18951
Solids No-Clean
(20 pens/carton)
RMALowNo-Clean
(20 pens/carton)
83-1018-0186
83-1018-0186
186-18 RMA No-Clean (20 pens/carton)
83-1000-0186
186 RMA No-Clean (20 pens/carton)
83-1097-2331
2331-ZX Neutral pH Water-Soluble (20 pens/carton)
83-1020-0959
959T Low Solids ®No-Clean (20 pens/carton)
83-1046-0952
952 D6 Low Solids No-Clean (20 pens/carton)
83-1000-0186
186 RMA No-Clean (20 pens/carton)
83-1097-2331
2331-ZX Neutral pH Water-Soluble (20pens/carton)
53-0000-0225
Flux-Pen Replacement Tips (25 tips/bag)
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1
STD-004
OL0
Kester Lead-Free
Kester Lead-Free
Solder Wires for Lead-Free Assembly
Formula
48
Flux Content
Activated
Rosin
Availability
No-Clean
Activated Rosin
Water-Soluble