Lead-free technology and the environment
go hand in hand
Startronics is committed to processes
required to address issues of environmental
management. Although the introduction
of the Restriction of the use of certain
Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and the Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
directives are the single biggest capital
investment for industry participants,
they are however, a window of opportunity
and a positive outcome for eco-friendly
manufacturers such as Startronics.
Startronics has invested in selective soldering as the first step into through-hole
lead-free soldering. The company makes
available lead-free soldering to customers
in time for the effective commencement
date of European Union initiatives banning
lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg),
hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) and multiple
forms of bromine (Br).
Lead-free soldering does not only impact
the assembly process, but every facet
associated with the soldering process
– from new inventory of parts; solder
alloys; flux changes; contaminate-free
soldering irons; tips; tip temperatures;
sponges and everything that comes in contact
with the soldering process.
Startronics can assist you with your
transition through:
Conversion/avoidance
strategies for existing products
Inventory management
BOM conversion services
Manufacturing process
review
RoHS compliance strategy
development
Startronics offers you a complimentary
customised presentation on all the key
practical issues regarding the implementation
of RoHS/ WEEE directives.
Contact our RoHS Product Manager for a
free customised RoHS-presentation on:
02 9748 6626 or rohs@startronics.com.au
