Chemask® Temporary Solder Masks protect PC boards, plated thru-holes, contacts, pins, posts, terminals and gold fingers during reflow and wave soldering. They provide short-term high-temperature protection from molten solder to a minimum of 515ºF/268ºC. All products are nonflammable, non-contaminating and will not leave ionic or corrosive residue. Use as a protective mask during conformal coating process.
Popular models being: Chemask Peelable (CM8, CM1), Chemask Non-Ammoniated (CNA8, CNA1),
Chemask LF (CLF8, CLF1), Chemask Water Soluble (CW8)
Product Selection Guide |
Product Characteristics | Application Methods | Removal Methods |
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| Safe for Sensitive Metal Surfaces | Tack Free Time @ Room Temp. | Full Cure Time @ Room Temp. | Preheat Activated | Flux Resistance | Solvent Resistance | Automated Dispenser | Stencils | Screens | Peelable | Water Washable Open Loop/Closed Loop | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemask® Peelable | NR | 15 min | 30 min | NA | All types | All types | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | ||
| Chemask®NA Non-Ammoniated | Yes | 15 min | 30 min | Yes;can be placed directly into preheat | All types | All types | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | ||
| Chemask® LF Lead-Free | NR | 15 min | 30 min | Yes; 4 min.full cure | All types | All types | No | No | No | Yes | No | ||
| Chemask® HV High Viscosity | Yes | 15 min | 30 min | Yes; 4 min.full cure | All types | All types | No | No | No | Yes | No | ||
| Chemask® Aqua Water Soluble | N0 | 30 min | 60 min | NA | All types | Remove with water and water-based cleaners | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | ||
| Chemask® WF Water Filterable | No | 30 min | 60 min | NA | Not compatible with water-based flux | Remove with water and water-based cleaners | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | ||
| Chemask® W Water Soluble | N0 | 30 min | 60 min | NA | All Types | Remove with water, wkeytone, water and and water-based cleaners | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes* | ||
| NA – Not Available | NR – Not Recommended | *Open Loop System Only | |||||||||||