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High-Performance PCB Solder Pallet & Fixture Material

High-performance PCB solder pallet material engineered for SMT reflow and wave soldering fixtures. Features exceptional heat resistance, dimensional stability, ESD protection, and easy machinability to maximize production yield and fixture durability.

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Our high-performance PCB Solder Pallet Material is engineered specifically for the fabrication of wave solder pallets and SMT reflow fixtures. It provides high-precision alignment for PCBs during the assembly process while acting as a robust thermal shield to protect sensitive components from extreme soldering temperatures.

black durostone solder pallet materials

Key Advantages

  1. Versatile Application: Easily customized for SMT, wave soldering, reflow ovens, or universal assembly fixtures.
  2. High-Efficiency Production: Supports multi-cavity designs, allowing multiple PCBs to be loaded simultaneously to maximize assembly line throughput.
  3. Precision Alignment: Single-base registration accuracy supports multi-up panels and mirrored (top/bottom) panelization.
  4. Stable Clamping: Integrated spring-clamp / elastic hook mechanisms ensure secure locking and minimize defects.
  5. Warp Resistance: Designed for high-temperature reflow environments, keeping PCBs perfectly flat and preventing thermal deformation.

solder carriers

Technical Specifications (TDS)

Specification Data Sheet Unit T301 T301G T303
Grade N/A Thermal Anti-Static Optical Anti-Static Optical Anti-Static
Color N/A Black Grey Black
Density g/cm³ 1.85 1.85 1.85
Water Absorption % 0.2 0.2 0.2
Flexural Strength (23°C) MPa 320 320 350
Flexural Strength (150°C) MPa 155 155 180
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity (23°C) MPa 18000 18000 19000
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity (150°C) MPa 8000 8000 9000
Coefficient of Linear Expansion 10⁻⁶/K 10 10 10
Thermal Conductivity W/(m·K) 0.21 0.21 0.2
Transient Working Temperature °C 320 320 350
Continuous Working Temperature °C 280 280 300
Specific Surface Resistance Ω 10⁵ ~ 10⁹ 10⁵ ~ 10⁹ 10⁵ ~ 10⁹
Thickness Tolerance mm -0.10/+0.10 -0.10/+0.10 -0.10/+0.10
Flatness Tolerance (300×300mm) mm 0.20 0.20 0.20
Chemical Resistance N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Applications

  1. Wave Solder Pallets: Protects bottom-side components while exposing only targeted through-hole points to the solder wave.
  2. Reflow Soldering Trays: Supports PCBs through reflow ovens, ensuring uniform and stable heat distribution.
  3. Selective Soldering Fixtures: Delivers pinpoint soldering accuracy for specific components without thermal overflow to neighboring areas.
  4. PCB Test Fixtures (ICT/FCT): Heavy-duty, stable substrate for post-soldering quality inspection and testing.

solder pallets stacked together

Engineering & Design Excellence

Outstanding Fine-Detail Machining

Unlike standard durostone or composite materials that fray or crack, this material maintains structural integrity even when machined into ultra-thin walls or thin-base pockets (down to 0.5 mm). This allows for highly complex, dense pallet designs without sacrificing durability.

Advanced Chemical Resistance

Electronics manufacturing involves harsh chemicals. This material resists aggressive flux residues and heavy-duty flux solvents, ensuring the pallet does not degrade or delaminate over time.

Maintenance-Free (PTFE/Teflon Uncoated)

Standard pallets often require regular Teflon coatings to prevent solder adhesion and ease cleaning. Our material is naturally solder-resistant and easy to clean without Teflon coatings, drastically reducing your maintenance downtime and overhead costs.