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Pyramax 98

Thermal / DiffusionBTU Pyramax 98 family
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BTUPyramax 98
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How it works

The cooling section uses a water-cooled design with a sliding heat-exchanger assembly for maintenance access. The system includes a patented Flux Management System that traps flux residue from the process chamber to reduce maintenance and improve uptime. A combination pin-chain and center-board-support conveyor transports boards through the oven at speeds from 10 to 60 inches per minute (25 to 152 cm per minute).[2][3]

Why won't it start?

Documented failure modes, common issues, and field considerations.

  • Non-operational

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical2

Voltage ranges
208-480 VAC[2]
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Power supply (operational)
415V three phase, 48 kW startup, 7 kW running[3]
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Control & software1

Control software
WINCON[2]
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Dimensions & facilities5

Processing capability (max width)
24 inches (610 mm)[2]
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Conveyor width
2-18 in (51-457 mm)[2]
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Overall system height
60 in (1524 mm)[2]
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Overall system width
60 in (1524 mm)[2]
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Approximate weight
1800 kg[3]
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Configuration & options11

Non-operational[1]
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Max processing temperature
350°C[2]
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Conveyor speed range
10-60 in/min (25-152 cm/min)[2]
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Heated length
98 in (2489 mm)[2]
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Heated zones (top/bottom)
7 / 7[2]
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Cooling length
28 in (711 mm)[2]
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Cooling zones (top/bottom)
1 / 1[2]
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Overall system length
178 in (4521 mm)[2]
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Nitrogen capability
Air or nitrogen (standard options)[2]
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Heating element type
Porcupine II[2]
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Conveyor type
Combination Pin-Chain and Centre Board Support Conveyor[3]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
Pyramax 98AListed as a variant with forced convection lead-free reflow oven; exact differences not specified.pmtech.co.uk[3]
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What does it need to run?

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  • Voltage ranges208-480 VAC[2]
  • Power supply (operational)415V three phase, 48 kW startup, 7 kW running[3]

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Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum operating temperature of the BTU Pyramax 98?

The maximum operating temperature is 350 °C.[2]

How many heated zones does the Pyramax 98 have?

The Pyramax 98 has seven heated zones with top and bottom heaters.[2][3]

What is the heated length of the Pyramax 98?

The heated length is 98 inches (2489 mm).[2][3]

What is the maximum conveyor width of the Pyramax 98?

The maximum conveyor width is 18 inches (457 mm).[2][3]

What atmosphere options are available for the Pyramax 98?

The Pyramax 98 can operate with air or nitrogen atmosphere. Configurations include air-only, nitrogen-ready, and nitrogen-upgradeable options.[2]

What type of conveyor is used on the Pyramax 98?

The Pyramax 98 uses a combination pin-chain and center-board-support conveyor with motorized width adjustment.[3]

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The following facts about the Pyramax 98 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Pyramax 98 are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the Pyramax 98 are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • The process node or technology generation of the Pyramax 98 is not on record.

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  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Pyramax 98 are on record.

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  • No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the Pyramax 98 are on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]inventory listing
  2. [2]islandsmt.comislandsmt.comislandsmt.com
  3. [3]pmtech.co.ukpmtech.co.ukpmtech.co.uk
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