ALT Series Tinning Machines

Automatic Lead Tinning

The parts to be tinned are automatically conveyed throughout the fluxing and hot solder dipping process by PLC controlled motors, raised and lowered by Unit Design's patented cam system and returned to the operator for unloading.

Touch Screen Interface

The touch screen interface allows all process and machine parameters to be changed within seconds. Solder dipping depth, dwell time and extraction speed can be easily set and saved for future use.

Single Operator

The batch flow of the ALT Series along with the unified load and unload position allows the entire tinning process to be accomplished with a single operator.

Quick Warmup

Since the ALT Series only uses 150 pounds of solder it can be heated up and ready to go in as little as 45 minutes.

Tin a Variety of Components

Using Unit Design's general purpose fixtures, a variety of different components can be tinned without the need for dedicated or specialty tooling.

High Production Capability

For volume solder dipping of particular components, Unit Design offers a variety of dedicated and semi-dedicated fixtures. For example, more than 1100 axial components can have both leads tinned in just 2 minutes with Unit Design's specialty fixture.

Cast Iron Solder Pot

The cast iron solder pot and solder temperature control up to 700 °F (370 °C) allow the ALT Series to utilize lead or lead-free solder.

Dip Fluxing System

The easy to use dip fluxing system allows leads up to 1¾" to be tinned in the ALT Series. The flux liquid height is automatically controlled through the use of an overflow weir to provide a consistent fluxing depth. When the fluxer is not being used, the flux will drain back to a lower reservoir to reduce evaporation.

Available Radiant Pre-heater

For even faster tinning, for tinning ceramics or other components requiring a controlled temperature ramp, and for no-clean flux applications, the ALT-200, equipped with a radiant panel pre-heater is available.