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ACQUISITION OF EXMORE'S VAPOR PHASE DIVISION BY CIF
CIF has signed an agreement to acquire the steam phase division of Exmore / Belgium
Pioneer in the field of steam phase brazing, Exmore has sold its entire steam phase brazing business to CIF.
The sale, which is effective immediately, will enable CIF to strengthen its range of assembly equipment and become a major player in steam phase brazing systems.
A cooperation agreement has been signed to enable the business to be transferred as quickly as possible, while preserving the quality of customer service.
This takeover is part of the strengthening of the CIF range in high-tech laboratory equipment and in production equipment with the CIF PROD division.
As electronic boards become increasingly complex, reflow becomes a critical phase, where temperature precision and heat distribution are essential.
The vapor phase can meet the requirements of soldered electronic assemblies, as set out in the various IPC standards.
The main model in the CIF by Exmore range is the VS-500.V4 steam phase.
The machine concept enables even the most complex boards up to a size of 500 x 500 x 60 mm to be soldered, while ensuring optimum quality thanks to,
- The inert atmosphere generated by the fluid (medium) used
- An incomparable temperature delta over the entire component
- No handling errors during the cycle
Main applications include lead and lead-free soldering, conductive adhesives and repair.
The CIF by Exmore vapour phase concept now makes it possible to,
- Reduced fluid (medium) consumption thanks to a unique vapour recovery system; this greatly reduces production costs
- Fast return on investment and high capacity for mixed production
- Inert atmosphere without use of nitrogen
- Compensation for pressure fluctuations in the tank
- Temperature delta incomparable to other technologies over the entire work area
- Reduced energy consumption
- Possibility of soldering large-format 500 x 500 x 60 mm boards in a small footprint
Operating principle
This machine will be available from mid-January at CIF's demonstration facility in Buc, Yvelines.
The VS-500.V4 steam phase will also be present on the CIF stand at the Grenoble Electronics Forum (February 11-13) and at Global Industrie/Paris Nord Villepinte (March 31-April 3).
Forfurther information, please contact CIF on +33 1 3966 9683, or by e-mail on cif@cif.fr