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thermocouples on PCB - Kapton tape?? or else ??

thermocouples on PCB - Kapton tape?? or else ??

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Hi, I'm trying to find quick and reliable method to keep ... - Jun 11, 2007 by d0min0

Search the archives here for info. There is lots of posts on... - Jun 11, 2007 by jdumont

Put "attach thermocouple" in the search box above and search... - Jun 11, 2007 by Steve Thomas

If you're too lazy to search, the quick answer I can give yo... - Jun 11, 2007 by Dirk Nuendyke

HI, thanx for opinion ;) tried Searching but obviously di... - Jun 12, 2007 by d0min0

Here's one found by searching => aluminum and kapton ... [ni... - Jun 12, 2007 by davef

Shorting your thermocouple wires is not a good thing. Be car... - Jun 12, 2007 by Steve Thomas

The best device I've used is a temp-probe. It clamps to the... - Jun 12, 2007 by SWAG

I'll give a try for KIC's alu tape :) ... - Jun 14, 2007 by d0min0

d0min0

#50591

thermocouples on PCB - Kapton tape?? or else ?? | 11 June, 2007

Hi,

I'm trying to find quick and reliable method to keep thermocouple ball on the PCB to get best result from the profiling

I use Kepton tape, working well but needs frequent checking if it is still glued well (seems to peel of in time)

any other solutions I can use?? (quick ones ;p ) some kind of thermal glue?

best wishes

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jdumont

#50592

thermocouples on PCB - Kapton tape?? or else ?? | 11 June, 2007

Search the archives here for info. There is lots of posts on this. Short answer is Kapton isn't the best solution. Try aluminum tape or conductive glue if you don't feel comfortable soldering with high temp stuff.

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Steve Thomas

#50593

thermocouples on PCB - Kapton tape?? or else ?? | 11 June, 2007

Put "attach thermocouple" in the search box above and search "forum". Lots of hits there.

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Dirk Nuendyke

#50594

thermocouples on PCB - Kapton tape?? or else ?? | 11 June, 2007

If you're too lazy to search, the quick answer I can give you:

ALUMINUM TAPE!

Try it. DoE's have proven, that it's the 2nd best method for T/C attachment. The best is obviously hi-temp solder.

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d0min0

#50608

thermocouples on PCB - Kapton tape?? or else ?? | 12 June, 2007

HI, thanx for opinion ;)

tried Searching but obviously did some mistake in 'words' and got 0 results ;p

I've already tried high temp solder - but it's damn difficult to solder TC to the component...

I'll try aluminium then...but from what I remember it gave me less temp value (maybe I used wrong one)

regards

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davef

#50609

thermocouples on PCB - Kapton tape?? or else ?? | 12 June, 2007

Here's one found by searching => aluminum and kapton ... [nice words, eh? ;p][Even with the goofball spelling, aluminium gave 30-some postings. ;O] http://www.smtnet.com/forums/Index.cfm?CFApp=1&Message_ID=39704

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Steve Thomas

#50611

thermocouples on PCB - Kapton tape?? or else ?? | 12 June, 2007

Shorting your thermocouple wires is not a good thing. Be careful where you contact the wires with your tape.

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SWAG

#50621

thermocouples on PCB - Kapton tape?? or else ?? | 12 June, 2007

The best device I've used is a temp-probe. It clamps to the board rail, extends out a few inches and forces the ball to stay right where you want it. Sounds like you need a quicker fix, though. It's also kind of pricey and not the best if you need to attach a few t-couples at the same time.

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d0min0

#50653

thermocouples on PCB - Kapton tape?? or else ?? | 14 June, 2007

I'll give a try for KIC's alu tape :)

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