Emil Otto introduces further variants of the water-based flux EO-G-006

"The water-based EO-G-006 was developed in a combination with leaded and lead-free solders that was specially adapted to the thermal requirements of the soldering process," says Markus Geßner, Marketing and Sales Manager at Emil Otto GmbH. EO-G-006 is based on a formulation to stabilize and improve the application process compared to conventional water-based or partially water-based fluxes. As Emil Otto received an increasing number of requests for a water-based flux with a higher solids content, particularly from other European and Asian countries, EO-G-006 was developed in 2023 with a solids content of 5 %.

The versions A to C now presented have a low solids content. Version A has a solids content of 2%, version B of 3% and version C of 4%. "With the EO-G-006 series, we have succeeded in developing an extremely clean and very temperature-stable flux. Thanks to the addition of special, VOC-free alcohol compounds, the flux has a significantly better drying behavior in the soldering process than other conventional, water-based fluxes. Furthermore, the fluxes in the EO-G-006 series are significantly more stable and less sensitive to cold," continues Geßner.

EO-G-006 and its variants A to C are also available as a concentrate and are biodegradable as water-based fluxes. They are therefore not classified as hazardous goods and can be transported, handled or stored in the conventional manner. Simple, conventional storage in particular represents considerable added value. The fluxes can also be shipped at a lower cost.

All Green Line fluxes can be used on the soldering systems known on the market. The soldering results correspond to those achieved with alcohol-based fluxes. It is therefore easy to switch to ecological, water-based fluxes.