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Dynamic Grid Orders Hentec Industries/RPS Automation Valence 3508 Selective Soldering System
February 22, 2024 | Hentec Industries/RPS AutomationEstimated reading time: Less than a minute

Hentec Industries/RPS Automation, a leading manufacturer of selective soldering, lead tinning and solderability test equipment, is pleased to announce that Dynamic Grid has ordered a Hentec Industries/RPS Valence 3508 selective soldering system.
The Valence 3508 is designed for high-mix, high-volume, advanced level PCB production. The continuous duty, multi-station, in-line selective soldering system utilizes an electromagnetic solder pump. The Hentec/RPS Valence 3508 can be programmed in minutes and is highly configurable and customizable. With a three-station processing area and stainless-steel ball screws, the Valence 3508 selective soldering system increases production efficiency and reduces downtime associated with periodic preventive maintenance.
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