Lead-Free Knowledge Base

AIM has been developing lead-free alloys and researching the subject of lead-free soldering since the 1980s, and we have accumulated a great deal of knowledge on lead-free alloys, processes, and  the issue in general. We would be happy to work with your company on the implementation of a lead-free process and to share the vast data and experience on lead-free alloys that AIM has accumulated over the years. Please feel free to contact AIM at anytime so that we may be of assistance during this often-complicated transition period. No matter what the application, AIM has the lead-free products and process knowledge required to help your company in the transition to lead-free soldering in the most logical and economical ways possible.

 

AIM Lead-Free Assembly Products

AIM has lead-free no clean, water soluble and rosin solder pastes, lead-free bar solders and compatible fluxes, and lead-free cored wire and solid wire.

 

Lead-Free Solder Pastes

AIM's lead-free solder pastes are available in a variety of chemistries, alloys, powder mesh size, and packaging and offers the following features:

  • Excellent printability and tack force

  • Long tack time and stencil life

  • Excellent wetting and solderability

  • Low residues

  • Easily cleaned residues

  • Pass Bellcore and IPC reliability testing

In addition, specific formulas may be requested that offer the following advantages:

  • Easily pin probe testing

  • High heat and humidity resistance

  • Suitable for high-speed printing

  • Eliminate solder defects such as voiding and solder beading

 

Lead-Free Bar Solder

AIM's lead-free bar solder is available in a variety of alloys and are manufactured in two different grades:

  • Electropure Grade- Very low impurities; Ultra low drossing.

  • IPC Grade- Lower cost; Meets IPC-J-STD-006 specifications.

 

Lead-Free Compatible Liquid Fluxes

AIM's lead-free compatible liquid fluxes are available in a variety of chemistries and packaging and offer the following features:

  • Available VOC-Free and alcohol-based

  • Ultra-low residues

  • Excellent wetting and solderability

  • May be sprayed, foamed, dipped, or brushed

  • Pass Bellcore and IPC reliability testing

 

Lead-Free Cored and Solid Wire Solder

AIM's lead-free wire solders are available in a variety of alloys, diameters, spool sizes, and solid or cored in a variety of chemistries and offer the following features:

  • Low fuming and low odor

  • Excellent wetting and solderability

  • Low Residue

  • Guaranteed void-free core

  • Pass Bellcore and IPC reliability testing