Year End Savings

Ready or not, the holidays are upon us and the year is drawing to a close. What better way to end the year than with some clearance sales?

Production Automation is offering clearance items and specials to our customers until December 31st on some of our most popular lines of products.

By clicking any of the ads below, you can easily shop online at our website www.gotopac.com

If you need advice, have questions, or want more information on any of our products you can contact us by phone at 888.903.0333 or by email at info@gotopac.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hakko 936-12 Free Shipping

Production Automation is offering the best deal on Hakko 936-12 soldering stations!

For the month of August, Hakko 936-12 stations are priced at $75 a station with FREE SHIPPING! You cannot find a better deal on these stations anywhere.

The 936 soldering stationis an inexpensive, temperature adjustable station that you can stack to conserve valuable bench space. ESD safe by design.

 

• Station Specifications:
• Model Name: 936
• Power Consumption: 60W
• Output Voltage: 24V AC
• Temperature: 200°C – 480°C (392°F – 896°F)
• Temperature Stability: ± 1.0°C (1.8°F)
• Outer Dimensions: 4.7×3.7×6.7 in.
• Weight: 2.9 lbs.
• Iron Specifications:
• Model Name: 907 ESD
• Style: Medium
• Power Consumption: 24V AC/50W
• Standard Tip Included: 900M-T-1.6D
• Tip to Ground Resistance: < 2ω
• Tip to Ground Potential: < 2mV (Typ. 0.6mV)
• Heating Element: Ceramic Heater
• Total Length: 7.5 in.
• Weight: 0.09lb.

View the Hakko 936-12 with all available tips here: Hakko 936-12

Or visit our website: www.gotopac.com

Have questions? Need a quote? email us at: info@gotopac.com

Easy Braid Stencil Rolls

Stencil Rolls

Production Automation is now offering Easy braid Stencil Rolls on our website, they can be found here:

Easy Braid Stencil Rolls at PAC

We are also offering Stencil Wipes from Easy Braid in three sizes: 4″x4″, 9″x9″, and 12″x12″

 

Easy Braid stencil rolls are designed for use in SMT (surface mount technology) screen printing lines. Rolls designed for SMT printing keep stencil apertures clear of paste residues during the automatic screen printing process. They also clean the bottom of stencils, keeping them free from paste and flux between prints. This is critical in applications that include small component devices with fine lead pitch.

Easy Braid high quality stencil rolls result in less down time, less change-over time, and less inventory. Wiping with high quality rolls prevents smearing, bridging, solder balls, and other problems associated with the stencil printing of solder paste.

Easy Braid stencil rolls are cost-efficient, because the number of spoiled circuit boards is minimized. Their high tear resistance raises mean time between failures and reduces operator intervention, which results in production that is more efficient.

Production Automation Electronics Promotions

Production Automation has specials running on four different product lines. Some of them have been blogged about here already and some have not.

We wanted to recap all of the specials because some of them end March 31st, while others are running longer.

Hakko Soldering Products

Silver Lining ‘09

Hakko’s Silver Lining ‘09 is celebrating Hakko’s 25th year in the industry. From now until March 31st, Hakko is offering 25% off of 25 different Hakko products:

FM203-01 Dual Port Soldering Station

FM203-DP Dual Port Soldering Station

FX951-66 Compact Soldering Station

FX301B-03 Digital Soldering Pot

FX300-03 Analog Soldering Pot

FX780-01 Table Top Nitrogen Generator

FM2026-KIT Nitrogen Controller

FM204-01 Desoldering Station

FM204-CP Desoldering/Soldering Station

FM205-01 Shop Air Desoldering Station

FM2024-21 Desoldering Module

FM2022-05 Parallel Remover

FM2023-05 Mini Hot Tweezer

FR801-11 SMD Hot Air Rework Station

FR802-11 SMD Hot Air Rework Station

FR803B-11 SMD Hot Air Rework Station

FR820-02 Preheater

FR1012B-01 Preheater

FT700-05 Tip Cleaner

FG100-01 Celsius Thermometer

FG100-02 Fahrenheit Thermometer

FG101-10 Fahrenheit Tester

FG101-16 Celsius Tester

FT800-01 Thermal Wire Stripper

HJ3100 Fume Extraction System

Free Shipping on Hakko’s 936-12 Station

The 936 soldering station is an inexpensive, temperature adjustable station that you can stack to conserve valuable bench space. ESD safe by design.

Adjustable temperature control with lock/set screw

Temperature range 200°C – 480°C (392°F – 896°F)

Maintains idle temperature within 1°C (1.8°F)

Ceramic heating element and sensor ensures rapid heat-up temperature (30 seconds) and lightning-fast thermal recovery

Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature setting

Temperature adjusted by simply turning the dial

Slender iron handles are insulated and ergonomic-designed for ease and comfort

Accommodates large, medium, or small irons

Wide selection of tips available for soldering SMD and through-hole connections

Hakko sale pricing ends March 31st

Brady Printers & Labels

Brady is giving away free handheld label printers until March 31st.

HandiMark Handheld Color Printer

Simply place your order with a quantity of 12 or more cartridges and you will automatically receive a printer. That is a savings of $775!

HandiMark Version 3.0 Printer Gives You The Power To Create Custom Labels Anytime, Anywhere.
The latest release of the HandiMark® Portable Label Maker offers 30% faster printing speed, with additional upgrades that increase functionality and efficiency, such as auto recall, sleep mode and a clearer graphical display. The Brady HandiMark printer is ideal for creating highly visible labels in facilities like mechanical maintenance facilities, production and operations, warehouses and storerooms, and laboratories. This full-featured printer offers bold, easy to read text from 0.08″ to 1.7″, bar coding capabilities, 12 resident operating languages, alpha-numeric sequencing, and PC compatibility. HandiMark also incorporates a variety of stock industrial-grade label materials and specialty tapes.

TLS 2200 Handheld Thermal Printer

Simply place your order with a quantity of 15 or more cartridges and you will automatically receive a printer. That is a savings of $775!

The TLS 2200®is a light weight (2.75 lb/1.25 kg) portable printer packed with features to make identifying your structured cabling environment a snap. This thermal transfer printer delivers crisp, clear, non-smearing labels every time and its smart cell technology guaranties ease of use. Just drop the labels in and print. The TLS 2200® will automatically serialize, and can also print two copies of each serialized label – one for each end of the run. Features include memory for label storage, banner printing, and PC connectivity. More than 500 different labels are available to fit all your identification needs.

Brady Free Printer Specials end March 31st

ASG Hand Tools

ASG is a leading supplier of products for light assembly. They have an extensive product line, and 20 years experience in the industry. From now until June 1st they are offering you two great deals!

Free Power Supply with purchase of TL Driver

Choose from one of four TL drivers and automatically receive a PS-55 power supply FREE!

• TL-3000 Precision Torque DC Driver
• TL-6500 Precision Torque DC Driver
• TL-3000 ESD Precision Torque DC Driver
• TL-6500 ESD Precision Torque DC Driver

Save 20% on ASG Easy Order Kits

These kits save you time and money, bundling everything you need to get the job done! All Kits include: Tool Support Stand, Tool Positioner, and PS-55 Power Supply.

•  Kit One: CL-4000 DC Electric Medium Size – Inline
• Kit Two: CL-6500 DC Electric Standard Size Driver – Pistol Grip
• Kit Three: BL-5000 Brushless DC Electric Driver: Medium size – Inline

ASG Specials end June 1st

OC White Magnifiers & Microscopes

OC White products are manufactured with the highest degree of quality and dependability. From now until April 30th they are offering savings and a FREE Big Eye Magnifier.

Free Big Eye Magnifier with Purchase of a  Stero-Zoom Microscope

Purchase a TKSZ-LV2-BE  Prolite Stereo-Zoom 4.5 Package with LED Ring Light and receive a  free Big Eye Magnifier automatically.

This Prolite TKSZ-LV2-BE ESD-Safe stereo-zoom microscope provides clear, crisp images, excellent focal depth and 3 dimensional viewing with a quick turn of the zoom knob. The prolite Stereo Zoom 4.5 series is the ultimate combination of quality, performance, and value:

3.5-45x magnification range standard

Excellent large 22mm eyepieces (with Eyeguards)

.5 Aux. lens included standard for increased working distance

Metal body for ESD safety

High output ESD safe LED Ring Illuminator

Save 20% on a Large 7″ x 5.75″ Dual-Mag DMLC Series Magnifier

Prolite® DMLC Dual-Mag Magnifier; 3 (1.75X) Diopter; EZ Swivel Arm; 7.0″ x 5.75″ Viewing Area

3 Diopter (1.75x) Optical Quality Lens – 7.0″ x 5.75″ Viewing Area

FREE 10 Diopter “Swing-A-Way” Lens Included

NEW 13 Watt DUAL Glare Free “Full Spectrum” Bulbs

Independent Bulb control with Vented Bulb Shields

OC White specials end April 30th

 

If you have any questions about any of these specials or any of the products featured in this blog you can contact Production Automation anytime:

Web: www.gotopac.com

Email: info@gotopac.com

Hakko Soldering Products Now Available at PAC

Production Automation is excited to announce we are now full distributors of Hakko Brand soldering equipment!

We have just finished work on our new section of Hakko Soldering, and invite you to come take a look at all the excellent products we have available.

Before March, we only offered the Hakko 936-12 soldering station but we can now offer all of the Hakko Soldering Stations, Desoldering Stations, Rework/Hot Air Stations, Direct Plug Soldering Irons, Solder Pots, Fume Extraction, Tips, and all Hakko Accessories!

And, for a limited time only Hakko is offering their “Silver Lining ‘09″ special to celebrate their 25th year in the industry!

Buy three, get one FREE on 25 different Hakko Brand products

To view all 25 Hakko products eligible click here:

Silver Lining 09

The details are simple, Purchase three (3) products (products must be the same part number) and receive a 4th product directly from Hakko for FREE. That’s a 25% savings!

There is NO LIMIT to the number of stations you can receive!

This special won’t last forever, so visit Production Automation today and take advantage of Hakko’s great offer!

Weller Tip Recycling Program

Weller has launched a reycling program for used, worn out tips.

By recycling the copper and iron from used tips, we can make a real contribution towards helping the environment and preserving its natural resources.

Weller wants you to collect your worn out soldering tips, all types from all manufacturers, send them to Weller and they will arrange for their environmentally safe recycling.

As a bonus Weller is offering the following incentive:
This will benefit the environment but it will also benefit you because for every 2 lbs. of worn out tips you send to Weller you will receive a $75.00 voucher to be used against your next purchase of Weller Brand tips.

Read the full post on Weller’s Blog and to request a Recycling box click here:  Weller Blog- Tip Recycling

OKi Metcal PS-900 Soldering System

New PS Series Soldering System
Limited Time Offer – Buy 3 Get 1 Free!
The PS Soldering Series features an innovative, compact power supply with a small footprint which is ideal for production environments. OKi Metcal recently released the new PS-900 Soldering System, adding to their already quality line of PS Series Soldering Stations.

The PS-900 is designed to be used with SmartHeat® PowerTips™ Heater Tips and the PS-H3 Soldering Handpiece. Together, they allow operators to produce high quality product quickly, easily and safely.

Power and control to solder demanding loads with consistent results.
The OKi PS-900 Soldering System, powered by SmartHeat® Technology, is part of a new generation of cost-effective soldering systems from OK International. The PS-900 packs power and provides exceptional thermal control into a small benchtop footprint. The PS-900 provides operators the repeatability to produce high quality solder connections with exceptional speed.

PS-900 Soldering System Includes:

PS-PW900 – PS-900 Power Supply

PS-H3 – PS-900 Soldering Handpiece with Cord

WS2 – PS-900 Autosleep Workstand with Sponge

AC-CP2 – Tip Cartridge Removal Pad

More Applications
The PS-900 increases productivity by performing a wide range of applications. It is suited for lead-free soldering processes, multilayer boards and thermally demanding components. What’s more, SmartHeat technology enables the PS-900 to solder at lower temperatures, even for such demanding applications as lead-free soldering processes. This means operators are more productive and materials are safe from damaging temperatures.

Low Operating Costs
The PS-900 is designed for simplicity and low maintenance. With SmartHeat Technology at its core, it requires no calibration. Moreover, it uses high quality tips that assure low ongoing operating costs. Its low cost makes it the perfect choice for small or large production environments, which need exceptional performance, while being mindful of operating budgets.

For more information and purchasing details on these and other OKi Metcal Soldering Products view our OKi Metcal page or view our entire line of Soldering and Desoldering products.

PS-800E High Power Soldering Station

Note: PS-800E Offer Ends January 1st, 2009

Compact Production Soldering System
Originally $180 – Now only $99 while supplies last!
OK International’s PS-800E Soldering System is a compact system for repetitive manual soldering and touch-up. What sets this system apart from the PS-800 is a new coil assembly and tip range that offers a larger conductive area. The larger area allows for more efficient transfer of thermal energy directly to the tip, optimizing the conduction of the thermal energy through the tip geometries design, making it an ideal solution for lead-free soldering.

The PS-800E is designed to be used with SmartHeat® PowerTips™ Heater Tips and the PS-CA2 Coil Assembly. Together, they allow operators to produce high quality product quickly, easily and safely.

PS-800E Soldering System Includes:

PS-PW1 – PS-800E Power Supply

WS2 – PS-800E Auto-Sleep Workstand with Sponge

PS-HC1 – PS-800E Soldering Handle with PS-CA2 Coil Assembly
Included with the new high performance solder system is an Auto-Sleep Workstand, which helps increase tip life by allowing the tip cartridge to idle at a lower temperature, thereby reducing oxidation.Auto-Sleep WorkstandIn an average hand soldering application, a soldering iron can spend 50% of its time fully powered, but not in use. This stand automatically reduces the power available to the tip, and thereby the tip temperature, while the iron is placed in the stand. By reducing the tip temperature, while the tip is not in use, the Auto-Sleep Workstand will help lengthen the tip life.

A Tip Range for Today’s Thermally Demanding Applications
OK International has developed a comprehensive line of large diameter, high power soldering tip geometries for the PS-800E. The result is extended tip life without reducing thermal performance.

The PS-800E has improved performance by enhancing the thermal transfer characteristics of our tips designs to deliver a significant increase in thermal performance without resorting to the conventional approach of increasing tip idle temperatures. This addresses the high thermal demands of lead-free alloys and other high thermal demand applications.

OKi has also extended its current SmartHeat® PowerTips™ range to include 9 new ‘easy access’ geometries. These 9 new geometries are specifically designed to be a perfect solution where precision and visibility are required, without compromising performance.

For more information and purchasing details on these and other OKi Metcal Soldering Products view our OKi Metcal page or view our entire line of Soldering and Desoldering products.

Weller Volume Fume Extraction System WFE2ES

Are your employees breathing harmful airborne pollutants?

Testing conclusively proves that soldering with lead-free alloys creates a level of breathable airborne pollutants which exceeds the safety threshold set by OSHA (see diagram). Weller’s WFE2ES Volume Fume Extraction System is a viable solution for use in apllications such as micro soldering, solder baths, hot air soldering, and adhesive applications.

Key features of the WFE2ES:

Purifies the air at a soldering workbench

Puratex compact H12 HEPA Filter plus Wide Band Gas Filter

Class F5 Fine Dust Filter

Guaranteed to remove 99.5% of particulates up to 0.3 micrometers

Low noise emission – less than 55 dBA

Powerful brushless and maintenance free turbine

The WFE2ESKIT includes the Weller Zero-Smog Volume Fume Extractor and all the accessories needed for one operator. However, for a limited time, order the WFE2ESKIT Volume Fume Extraction Kit and receive a second free accessory kit for an additional operator’s use – a $190 value! Contains all of the accessories needed for the set-up of two operators. The WFE2ESKIT improves the soldering precess by capturing the particles and pollutants produced and provides the operator with a safe, clean, and comfortable working environment.

Each accessory kit includes:

Fume Extraction Hose

WFFMP50 – Sytem Seal

WFTB50 – Bench Mounting Bracket

Hose Clamps (2)

WFAF50 – Extraction Arm with 50 mm Funnel

Technical Specifications:

Voltage – 115/120 VAC – 50/60 Hz

Dimensions – 12.6″ x 12.6″ x 15.6″

Electrical Power – 115 VA

Noise Level – 52 db (A) at a distance of 1 m

Maximum Pressure – 0.26 psi (1800 Pa)

Maximum Airflow – 220 m³/h

For more information and purchasing details on this and other Weller Fume Extraction products please visit our Weller Fume Extraction page.

Weller Releases New WD1002T Solder Station

Weller’s industry leading WD1002 Soldering Station just got better – Introducing the WD1002T. The Weller WD1002T Soldering Station will extend tip life during lead-free applications. Soldering at its best!

New from Weller the WD1002T is a microprocessor controlled soldering station which is ideally suited for use in repair and laboratory environments as well as for production, design and R&D applications. The WD1002T is based on Weller’s highly successful WD1002 station. The WD1002T gives users the same extensive functionality of the WD1 control unit and the WP80 iron’s short tip to grip dimensions but, with the added benefits of the new WDH10T safety stand with Stop + Go functionality and integrated WDC2 dry tip cleaner. Temperature offset, temperature set back level and time as well as temperature lockout can all be programmed from the WD1 control unit. Using the WDH10T Stop + Go safety stand in conjunction with the WD1 control unit results in the automatic return of the soldering iron to its set back temperature when it is placed in the safety stand. When the iron is removed from the safety stand it will be automatically reset to its operating temperature. This process will extend the working life of the tip.

A WDC2 dry tip cleaner has been integrated into the WDH10T saving valuable bench space. The use of the dry cleaner reduces surface oxide build up and maintains the thermal efficiency of the soldering tip. This allows the soldering iron to operate at lower temperatures which also increases tip life and reduces operating costs.

WD1002T Soldering Station Includes:

WD1M – Power Supply and Power Cable

WP80 – 80 Watt Soldering Pencil with Short Tip-to-Grip

WDH10T – Stop + Go Stand

WDC2 – Dry Cleaner – Fits into WDH10T Stand

Instruction Manual and Safety Information

Technical Specifications:

Dimensions: 5.27″ x 4.25″ x 5.77″

Main Voltage: 120 V / 50/60 Hz

Power Input: 95 W

Temperature Control: 150°F – 850°F (50°C – 450°C)

Temperature Accuracy: ±17°F (±9°C)

Temperature Stability: ±9°F (±5°C)

Leak Resistance of Soldering Tip: < 2 Ω (Tip-to-Ground)

Leak Voltage of Soldering Tip: < 2 mV (Tip-to-Ground)

ESD Safe – RoHS Compliant

Optional Accessories:

WSP80 Soldering Pencil & WDH10 Stand

MPR80 Soldering Iron & KH25P Stand

WMP Micro Soldering Pencil & WDH20 Stand

WTA50 Thermal Tweezers & AK51 Stand

WHP80 Pre-Heating Plate

WSB80 Solder Bath

For more information and purchasing details on this and other Weller Soldering products please visit our Weller Soldering page.