PCT-1000 Programmable

Pre-heater

More Heat, Lower Temperatures for Faster, Higher Quality Results

The PCT-1000 is a programma-

ble preheater that provides users

exceptional ability to increase heat

capacity with highly controlled ther-

mal output. The preheater is ideal

for aiding high thermal demand

applications including lead-free,

multi-layer boards and large ground

planes. The PCT-1000 can be used

in a variety of processes including

soldering, desoldering, SMD rework

operations and, with its added heat

capacity, will provide faster pro-

duction rates while lowering overall

process temperatures.

For more complex applications, the PCT-1000 can be

integrated with our programmable hand-held con-

vection tool (HCT-1000) and adjustable tool holder

(ATH-1000) as part of the MRS-1000 Modular Rework

System.

Programmable Controls

With four programmable heating zones and one cool-

ing zone, users select time and temperature targets,

creating a preheat thermal profile.

The PCT-1000 features an advanced heat control

function where the temperature is controlled either at

the heater output (internal) or at the board (external).

The “external” control function uses a thermocouple

which can be placed on the board or a component.

The external control function enables users to

heat with high levels of assurance; preventing

such undesirable effects as underside compo-

nent reflow, thermal shock to sensitive compo-

nents and damaging peak temperatures.

The PCT-1000 Powerful Heating Improves

Productivity

PCT-1000 is equipped with the highly advanced

heater

design found on sophisticated OK International

rework systems. Its convection heater creates

a vortex effect that efficiently directs and con-

centrates heat. This, coupled with the precise

feedback control and thermal profiling capability,

establish the PCT-1000 as a powerful, precise

benchtop solution for increasing productivity.

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