Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 04 19:53:44 EDT 2009 | davef
For low volume work and repair, just use a brush dipped in tacky flux to apply flux to the ball array.
Electronics Forum | Sat Oct 29 20:29:30 EDT 2016 | adamjs
Posting here because all the threads asking for feedback on it are locked. We have been extremely happy with the 4300 tacky flux for BGA attachment. Not only is it both washable and no-clean (i.e. wash-optional), it was also the only tacky flux tha
Electronics Forum | Sun Dec 11 22:39:36 EST 2016 | ppcbs
We have been using the Amtech line for over 12 years now with all of our PCB and BGA Rework. The NWS-4400 is mildly active and will give better results with Lead Free Solder. Note that the LF-4300 is considered a No-Clean. However it will show lea
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 13 12:46:45 EST 2006 | james
Also is tacky flux the same as gel flux?
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 13 12:46:16 EST 2006 | james
Just tacky flux then?
Electronics Forum | Mon Jan 16 10:59:25 EST 2006 | davef
Ken Tacky flux reworked BGA will be perfectly reliable in most customer use environments. We do not have data, but the tacky flux reworked BGA will be less reliable than a BGA reworked with paste [assuming all other factors are the same], because t
Electronics Forum | Thu Mar 04 20:14:45 EST 2010 | hallwayit
Hi, Duane, Why don't you try Tacky Flux /Tacky paste flux?
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 13 11:57:51 EST 2006 | james
I am reworking some BGAs and just trying to find the easiest way to do it. Can you use tacky flux without solder on the pads to reflow? or do you have to have solder on the pads before placing the BGA to reflow? Any info is appreciated. thanks
Electronics Forum | Fri Jun 11 16:19:04 EDT 2010 | bandjwet
Does anyone have good/bad experiences with tacky fluxes for rework? Which vendor/formula should I start with? Which ones should I stay away from? Thanks! BWET
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 13 14:28:08 EST 2006 | chunks
Russ is right. Tacky alone works best. I've done dozens like that.
