VPS 101 2a

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Vapor Phase was one of the first SMT reflow
methods
• Vapor Phase uses an Inert liquid that when

heated, creates a stable, uniform, heat
transfer medium in the form of saturated
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• The process condenses this saturated vapor
to product surfaces evenly, without the
effects of “shadowing”, “deflection”, or
“reflection”.
• Vapor blanket remains at a constant

temperature throughout, with no side to side
or front to back variations.
• Vapor Phase offers absolute limits to

maximum temperature at reflow. This is a
key safety feature of Vapor Phase.
• Cooling coils are generally used to contain
the vapor blanket.
• On board filtration systems help keep

working fluids clean.
• Convected or I/R preheat sections add

flexibility to the reflow thermal curve.

• Conveyor systems transport product through 4
critical stages of the oven: Preheat, Reflow,
Flash Off, and Cooldown.
• Oven types available as Inline, Batch/Inline,

Batch, as well as Custom designs.
• The Vapor Phase process is so stable that a

minimum amount of thermal profiling is
required.

• Combining all these features, we now
have a process that takes the board or
assembly through a nearly ideal reflow
curve.
• This process or more appropriately, this
combination of processes provides for
stability and uniformity, yet is extremely
flexible and cost effective, while
maintaining the highest quality and
reliability.

Vapor Phase Profile
With Convected Preheat
230
214 C*
205
183 C*
180
155
130
Temp C*
105
80
55
30
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45
-20
Seconds x 10
Advantages to Vapor Phase
Reflow
Uniform Fast Even Heat Repeatable
Temperatures Transfer
Absolute Limits Low Oxygen Minimum

to Maximum Environment Liquidus Times
Temperatures
Easy to Use Short Setup
Times

Uses For Vapor Phase Reflow
Lead Free High End BGA Reflow
Solder Reflow Electronic
Packages
Low Volume Large Back High
High Mix Planes and Temperature
Production Motherboards Applications
Large Mass Tin Lead Plating Curing
Differentials Reflow Conductive Inks
Mechanical Desoldering Plastic Package

Attachment Testing
Typical Equipment Design
and
Internal Systems:
Batch Type, Inline Type

RDL Features
• Touch screen operator interface
• Open net PLC control
• 6” x 9” working envelope
• 1.5” product clearance
• Top and bottom IR preheat section
• Palletized conveyor system
• Semi- automatic product cycle

R&D Batch Type Reflow Ovens
Model RDL Table Top Batch Vapor Phase

RD1 Features
• Filter system for working fluids
• Auxiliary fluid tank
• Semi- automatic product
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• Model RD1 Batch Vapor Phase

RD2 Features
• Touch Screen Operator Interface
• Semi-automatic product cycle

RD3 Features
• 2.5” or 5” product clearance
• Semi-automatic product cycle

RD4 Features
• 2.5” – 4” product clearance
• 3 stage top and bottom IR preheat section
• Palletized conveyor system, rigid or flexible pallet
available
• Left to right product flow
R&D Inline Type Reflow Ovens
• Model RD4 Inline Vapor Phase

RD10 Features
• 8” belted conveyor system
• Left to right product flow
Model RD10 Inline Vapor Phase

AC4 Features
• Exclusively designed for conductive inks
• Open net PLC controls
• Conveyor utilizes flexible pallet system
• No preheat section
• Auxiliary fluid system
Model AC4 Inline Vapor Phase

What’s New?

R&D Technical Services introduces a new model in our
equipment line, the RD52.
The RD52 is considered an “Inline" type of vapor phase reflow

oven. It offers left to right flow and higher volume production
capabilities.
Features: Adjustable edge guided conveyors, top and bottom

multi-stage preheat, a vertical reflow tank, PLC controls and all
the standard equipment you've come to expect from R&D
Technical Services.
This is an excellent unit for customers who want inline versatility.

Model VRS Features
• The VRS connects in series with the
exhaust vent from a vapor phase reflow
oven and exhausts to the factory vent
system
• Quick start up
• Can be wired to turn on automatically when
vapor phase is in operation
• Removes vapor laden air from vapor phase
and captures this fluid for reuse
VRS
Vapor Recovery
System
• Guaranteed to
Reduce primary
fluid usage by
50%
Facts about vapor phase reflow
• Vapor Phase is the most uniform reflow
environment available
• Vapor Phase has no shadowing or
deflection as with IR and Convected IR
Ovens
• No CFC’s contained in primary working
fluid

Facts about vapor phase reflow
• Affordable, many models cost less than
$5.00/hour to run
• Easy to use, run, and set up
• No lengthy wait for the oven to become
ready
• Absolute maximum to reflow temperature
• Lower O2 levels than most ovens using N2

Fluid Manufacturers
and
Vapor Temperature Ratings

3M Corporation
Model Vapor Temp.

°C
FC5311 215
FC5312 215
FC70 215
FC71 255
Dupont Corporation
Model Vapor Temp.

°C
K6 222
K7 250
K8 280
K9 300
K10 320
Solvay Solexis/Ausimont
(Galden)
Model Vapor Temp °C

LS200 200
LS215 215
LS230 230
HS240 240
HS260 260
Pb Free Solder
And
Vapor Phase Reflow

• Most realistic Pb free solders will force the melting
point up. Somewhere between 210°C - 221°C
This will require even higher convection oven
temperatures.
• Higher oven temperatures will cause difficulty for
components and many board materials. SnCuAg
melts at 217°C. This means a reflow profile with
a peak between 230°C - 240°C. Large boards
with a poor delta T in the oven may need as much
as 260°C. These temperatures could easily
damage components and circuit boards.

• Higher oven temperatures will also mean the solder
residues will be darker and harder to clean.
• The main advantage of Vapor Phase with Pb free
reflow is the absolute limit to maximum
temperature.
• By using a 230°C or 240°C Vapor Phase fluid,
the user can effectively limit their exposure to
higher temperatures.
• Because Vapor Phase is inherently more uniform
and provides faster more even heat transfer, it
becomes ideal for Pb free reflow of even the largest
most difficult applications
Typical Pb Free Thermal Curve 2/16/05
In Vapor Phase
250
240
230
220
210
200
190
180
170
160
150 Series1
140 Series2
130
C* Series3
120
110 Series4
100 Series5
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1
11
21
31
41
51
61
71
81
91
101
111
121
131
141
151
161
171
181
191
201
211
221
231
241
251
261
271
281
291
301
311
321
331
2 second intervals
Alternative Style PB Free 3/16/05
Thermal Curve In Vapor Phase
250
240
230
220
210
200
190
180
170
160
150 C1(°C)
140 C2(°C)
130
C* C3(°C)
120
110 C4(°C)
100 C5(°C)
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1
12
23
34
45
56
67
78
89
100
111
122
133
144
155
166
177
188
199
210
221
232
243
254
265
276
287
298
309
320
331
342
353
364
375
386
2 second intervals
R&D Technical Services
Partial Customer List
Hughes Hi-Rel Connector Systems

Honeywell Lucent Technologies
Intel Alcatel
Samsung Hitachi
ITT Cannon Emerson Electronics
Dallas Semiconductor ITT Aerospace
Weibel Sorenson Vision
ADC Telecommunications Litton Solid State
Northrup Grumman Applied Physics Lab
Conductive Circuits Rockwell
Houston Sigma Murata
Jerrick Connecting Devices Spectrum Control
Digirad Celestica
University of Arkansas Space Dynamics Lab
FCI Schlumberger
Jet Propulsion Laboratory Fujitsu
IBM Baxter Health Care
Raytheon NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
Teradyne Cooper/Bussman

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Burnsville, MN. USA 55337
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Email:sales@rdtechnicalservices.com
Website: www.rdtechnicalservices.com
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Leader in Vapor Phase Technology

• Vapor Phase uses an Inert liquid that when

• Vapor blanket remains at a constant

• Vapor Phase offers absolute limits to

• On board filtration systems help keep

• Convected or I/R preheat sections add

AMS Materials, LLC 866-772-5108

• Oven types available as Inline, Batch/Inline,

• The Vapor Phase process is so stable that a

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Absolute Limits Low Oxygen Minimum

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Mechanical Desoldering Plastic Package

Batch Type, Inline Type

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AMS Materials, LLC 866-772-5108

AMS Materials, LLC 866-772-5108

AMS Materials, LLC 866-772-5108

AMS Materials, LLC 866-772-5108

AMS Materials, LLC 866-772-5108

AMS Materials, LLC 866-772-5108

AMS Materials, LLC 866-772-5108

AMS Materials, LLC 866-772-5108

AMS Materials, LLC 866-772-5108

The RD52 is considered an “Inline" type of vapor phase reflow

Features: Adjustable edge guided conveyors, top and bottom

This is an excellent unit for customers who want inline versatility.

AMS Materials, LLC 866-772-5108

AMS Materials, LLC 866-772-5108

AMS Materials, LLC 866-772-5108

AMS Materials, LLC 866-772-5108

Model Vapor Temp.

Model Vapor Temp.

Model Vapor Temp °C

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Hughes Hi-Rel Connector Systems

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