ALPHA 615
Harmonization Code : 3404.90.00.00 | Artificial waxes and prepared waxes : Other
Main features
- Fast High-Activity RMA Wetting
- Flexible Foam-or-Spray Processing
- Cleanable High-Preheat Residues
Product Description
ALPHA 615 RMA Flux is the 37% solids grade in the ALPHA 615 super RMA liquid-flux series for wave soldering printed circuit assemblies. It supports foam, wave, and spray fluxing and is classified ROL0 per IPC J-STD-004. A typical topside preheat of 180 to 200 deg F activates the flux, with higher preheat used for assemblies with substantial heat-sinking. Maintain the working flux by measuring specific gravity at 77 deg F and keeping it within +0.015 to -0.005 of nominal. Residues remain cleanable after high preheat with a compatible solvent blend or aqueous saponifier.
Key features
- Fast RMA wetting action: High RMA activity promotes rapid solder wetting in demanding printed-circuit wave processes.
- Uniform foam or spray coverage: Foam, wave, and spray application options support consistent flux delivery across assembly lines.
- Cleanable after high preheat: Residues can be removed with a compatible solvent blend or aqueous saponifier after elevated preheat.
Applications
Applications include wave soldering of printed circuit assemblies by foam or spray flux application and supported RMA production processes.
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
General Properties
Additional Information
As-supplied / before-processing properties
Maintain specific gravity at 77 deg F within +0.015 to -0.005 of the nominal value.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Amber liquid | As supplied | |
| Solids content | 37 | % wt/wt | Typical |
| Specific gravity | 0.876 +/- 0.005 | 25 deg C | |
| Water-extract resistivity | 170,000 | ohm cm | Typical; MIL-F-14256 method |
| Flux classification | ROL0 | IPC J-STD-004 | |
| Flash point | 12 | deg C | T.C.C. |
| Shelf life | 540 | days | From date of manufacture |
| Recommended thinner | ALPHA 425 | Flux maintenance |
