Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 17 14:54:57 EDT 2006 | finalassy
Preheat is a option that we use on almost all boards. We have the pillarhouse jade models.
Electronics Forum | Tue Sep 12 15:31:28 EDT 2006 | billyd
We're using a Pillarhouse for all of our Pb free. JADE I believe is the model. Good little machine, pretty easy to program and maintain.
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 14 18:51:08 EST 2013 | tombstonesmt
We use a 2mm with our Pillarhouse Jade Mark II. We found that reducing the nitrogen enough that the area around the nozzle stays hot enough not to "freeze".
Electronics Forum | Mon May 01 10:55:21 EDT 2017 | tombstonesmt
This has already been done. Companies like Seho Selective Solder machines can provide this service. I imagine it is not cheap. I'd be curious to compare the drop rate of parts per person per hour on a couple of Pillarhouse Jades vs on custom machine.
Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 19 07:58:40 EST 2019 | apierce
Is anyone out there having issues with the new improved pumps requiring weekly disassembly? Our nitrogen ppm is at 6 pressure is 85 to 95 psi. We replaced and adjusted the nitrogen supply valves. Thanks
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 13 19:22:01 EDT 2023 | saucyshawn
I have been very happy with Pillarhouse. Exact model for you would depend a lot on batch vs inline. We are using the Jade Prodex.
Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 20 19:26:10 EDT 2009 | fdbittner
I think machine selection depends upon your application (pitch, volume, changeover from pb to pb free etc...) I have experience with ERSA and Pillarhouse Jades. Both very good in their own right. Pillarhouse are relatively cheap, and quick to chan
Electronics Forum | Wed Aug 16 16:53:48 EDT 2006 | finalassy
Hello, we are currently running no clean flux on our Jade model pillarhouse selective solder machine and i would like to switch the flux over to Water Soluable. Are there any concerens with running water soluable on these machines? I have heard tha
Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 15 18:10:53 EDT 2009 | glennandrew
We have recently acquired a Pillarhouse Jade machine which has changeover pots from Pb Free to Pb and the bath it small so changeover heatup is fast . Although it's runtime is slow it seems to run the product well.We are also running an Ebso 400 but
Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 30 07:15:17 EDT 2011 | deanm
We are using Kester 985M in our Pillarhouse Jade. We only run SnPb, but this is a newer formulation of flux that is suitable for both lead and lead free alloys. Call the manufacturer of your selective soldering machine and get their advice. They ty
