Kester Solder
Kester is a leading supplier of solder, flux, and assembly materials for electronics manufacturing, providing high-performance interconnecting solutions for SMT and wave soldering applications.
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Kester is a leading supplier of higher performance interconnecting materials and related services for the electronics and semiconductor assembly markets. The company offers solder paste, solder wire, liquid flux, and related materials developed for maximum precision and performance across various assembly applications.
Kester solder pastes feature novel flux systems specifically designed for lead-free assembly, promoting excellent wetting and solder joint integrity at higher reflow temperatures. Products like the NP510-LT are designed for temperature-sensitive assemblies, while the NP545 is capable of printing and reflowing components as small as 01005. Their 951 flux is a zero-halogen, no-clean formula with extremely low solids content.
- Solder paste for lead-free and leaded SMT assembly
- Solder wire in various alloys and flux core types
- Liquid flux for wave soldering and selective soldering
- RoHS-compliant materials meeting environmental requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Kester offer lead-free solder products?
- Yes, Kester offers a complete range of lead-free soldering products including solder paste, solder wire, and flux formulations designed for SnAgCu and other lead-free alloys.
- What flux types are available from Kester?
- Kester offers no-clean, water-soluble, and rosin-based flux formulations in liquid, paste, and cored wire formats for various assembly and rework applications.
- Are Kester products RoHS compliant?
- Yes, Kester provides products in compliance with RoHS directives, offering lead-free materials that meet strict environmental requirements for electronics manufacturing.
- What solder paste options does Kester offer for fine-pitch assembly?
- Kester offers solder pastes like NP545 capable of printing and reflowing 01005 components, as well as specialized formulations for temperature-sensitive substrates.
