Fluxes as sustainable concentrates for electronics manufacturing
Emil Otto's flux concentrates are of interest to customers who require large quantities of flux or manufacture abroad. All granulates can be transported without hazardous substance identification and in greatly reduced volumes.
A flux becomes a hazardous substance if it contains alcohol, among other things. The flux concentrates are free of this, as the customer mixes the alcohol or the alcohol/water mixture on site. Mixing the flux is very simple, as each concentrate comes with the necessary information on which liquid to add and in what dosage.
Furthermore, the granules can be packaged more simply and in smaller volumes, which also reduces transportation costs. Thanks to the transport optimizations, the flux concentrates can be transported over long distances in a very economically attractive way, as freight forwarders charge much lower costs for non-hazardous goods.
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What are flux concentrates?
Flux concentrates from Emil Otto are specially formulated chemical mixtures that are supplied in concentrated form. They must be diluted before use to ensure the optimum solids content and correct activation in the soldering process. This flexibility means that flux concentrates offer numerous advantages over ready-made fluxes.
Flux concentrates are not classified as hazardous materials, making transportation easier and more cost-effective. Since they contain no pre-mixed alcohol, they can be stored without environmental restrictions.
Once diluted, flux concentrates ensure stable and reliable soldering performance. They support various electronics manufacturing processes, including wave soldering, selective soldering, and dip soldering.
The compact nature of flux concentrates reduces shipping volume, leading to lower transportation costs. Freight carriers apply reduced rates for non-hazardous materials, making long-distance shipping more economical.
Sustainable packaging and reduced transportation emissions contribute to a more environmentally friendly electronics industry. Flux concentrates offer an extended durability, as storage aspects only become relevant after mixing.