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BTU PYRAMAX Reflow Ovens from SMarTsol Technologies
October 13, 2022 | BTU International, Inc.Estimated reading time: 1 minute
SMarTsol Technologies, a technical services and equipment provider for Mexico and the US, is pleased to offer PYRAMAX reflow ovens from BTU International. PYRAMAX ovens provide optimized lead-free processing for the ultimate in productivity and efficiency.
BTU’s exclusive closed-loop convection control provides precise heating and cooling, programmable heat transfer and reduced nitrogen consumption, adding up to the lowest cost of ownership in the industry. With 6, 8, 10 and 12-zone air or nitrogen models, 350oC maximum temperature and a comprehensive menu of options, PYRAMAX reflow ovens are the industry’s most versatile performers and best value.
The PYRAMAX features BTU’s proprietary WINCON™ software. The latest versions of WINCON include BTU’s cost-saving Energy Pilot feature as well as the RecipePro recipe generator platform. Energy Pilot and RecipePro allow users to minimize the total cost of ownership. Energy Pilot reduces running costs automatically during idle times and RecipePro attacks set-up time by generating a starting recipe when setting up a new process.
SMarTsol has BTU training and demo units in Cd. Juarez, Guadalajara and Queretaro. With direct personnel as well as distribution and demonstration centers in Guadalajara, Cd. Juárez, Tijuana, Monterrey and Queretaro, and a warehouse in El Paso, TX, the company is equipped to offer fast response times and quality service. SMarTsol has additional support staff in Reynosa, Monterrey and Chihuahua.
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