Hentec Industries/RPS Automation, a leading manufacturer of selective soldering, lead tinning and solderability test equipment, is pleased to announce that Vishay Israel Limited has purchased Pulsar solderability testing and Photon steam aging systems for installation in their Beer Sheva, Israel facility.  The Pulsar utilizes the highly proven dip-and-look test method that is a qualitative type test performed by comparative analysis.  The Pulsar solderability test system complies with all applicable solderability test standards including MIL-STD-883 Method 2003, IPC J-STD-002 and MIL-STD-202 Method 208.  The Photon steam aging system is used for accelerated life testing to simulate elongated storage conditions for high-reliability applications.  These steam aging systems complement component lead tinning machines designed to perform component re-tinning, tin whisker mitigation, gold removal and BGA de-balling for high reliability and military applications.

About Vishay Israel Limited

Headquartered in Beer Sheva, Israel, Vishay Israel Limited is a subsidiary of Vishay Inter Technology Incorporated. Their products include aluminum capacitors, linear optocouplers, power modules, and diverse semiconductor and electronic components for computer and various other electronic products.  For more information, please visit: www.vishay.com.

About Hentec Industries

Hentec Industries/RPS Automation is a manufacturer of automated selective soldering, component lead tinning, and solderability test equipment for electronics and electronic component manufacturing, assembly, and distribution.  Hentec/RPS has been advancing automated soldering and lead finishing technology for defense, aerospace, automotive, contract manufacturers and micro-electronics component manufacturers since the early 90’s. All Hentec/RPS products are designed and manufactured in Newman Lake, Washington.  For more information, please visit us at www.rpsautomation.com.