Cable assembly and strand tinning: high-performance flux solutions
As a leading developer and producer of flux solutions for electronics production, Emil Otto also offers a broad selection of fluxes specifically designed for cable manufacturing and strand tinning. The primary goal of using flux in these applications is to achieve uniform wire tinning, ensuring strong and reliable soldering results with both lead-free and lead-containing solders.
To guarantee precise strand tinning, the process must be controlled so that only a defined length of the strand is tinned. This ensures high-quality connections while preventing unwanted solder spread.
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Critical requirements for flux in cable ssembly
No Clean-flux solutions ensure minimal residues that do not compromise electrical surface resistance (SIR) or cause corrosion. The applied flux must not penetrate the cable coating or strand coating, as this could lead to corrosion or material damage. On top, the flux must withstand the high temperatures of wire tinning and soldering processes without degrading in performance. If the solder bath operates at elevated temperatures, the flux must remain active, particularly when strand coatings are intentionally burned off during soldering.
Optimized flux performance for cable assembly and wire tinning
Emil Otto’s high-performance flux solutions are tailored to meet the exact demands of cable assembly, ensuring reliable wire tinning with defined length control and protection against corrosion, preserving the integrity of strands and coating. No cleanflux options to minimize post-process cleaning and temperature-resistant fluxes ensure stable performance in high-heat soldering processes.