PCT-1000 Programmable Preheater

More Heat, Lower Temperatures for Faster, Higher Quality Results

The new PCT-1000 is a programmable preheater that provides users exceptional ability to increase  heat  capacity  with  highly controlled thermal output. The preheater is ideal for aiding high thermal demand applications including  lead-free,  multi - layer boards and large ground planes.  The PCT-1000 can be used in a  variety   of   processes  including  soldering,     desoldering, SMD rework operations and, with its added heat capacity, will provide faster production rates while lowering overall process temperatures.

 

With four programmable heating zones and one cooling zone, users select time and temperature targets, creating a preheat thermal profile.The PCT-1000  features  an  advanced  heat  control  function where the temperature is controlled either at the heater output (internal)  or  at  the  board  (external).   The  "external"  control function uses  a  thermocouple  which  can  be  placed  on  the board or a component. The external control function  enables users to heat with high levels of  assurance;   preventing  such undesirable effects  as  underside  component reflow,  thermal shock to sensitive components and damaging peak temperatures.

The PCT-1000 Powerful Heating Improves Productivity PCT-1000 is equipped with the highly advanced heater design found on sophisticated OK International rework systems. Its convection heater creates a vortex effect that efficiently directs and concentrates heat. This, coupled with the precise feedback control and thermal profiling capability, establish the PCT-1000 as a powerful, precise benchtop solution for increasing productivity.

 

  • Adds heat capacity and enables lower process temperatures

  • Increases through-put and reliability of soldering, desoldering and SMD rework processes

  • Four-zone programmable settings for time and temperature to create optimum thermal profiles for varying application demands

  • Storage for up to fifty users defined profiles for quick, easy set-up

  • User selectable control of heating at source (internal) or at target (external)

  • Controlled cool-down eliminates thermal shock to PCB and components

  • System safety feature automatically shuts off heating when fan is stopped

  • High efficiency vortex heater design maximizes ramp to temperature for increased productivity