Electronics Forum | Fri Jun 02 06:22:47 EDT 2023 | calebcsmt
We have been using our Pillarhouse Handex Selective for just over a year now. We are finding the nozzles are lasting approx. 3-5 months with w/ SAC305 @ 305C. Generally don't have any issues with wetting and with good maintenance, proper use of th
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 03 10:32:38 EST 2013 | beej
I was wondering if any of you fine folks had a trick to changing out nozzles for a Pillerhouse Jade Handex. The tool they gave us when we purchased the machine is inadequate at best. I have tried heating the nozzle up, to no avail. Just wondering if
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
