Heller
1913 MKIII
What it is
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedReflow ovens typically use forced convection to heat assemblies through a controlled temperature profile.
The oven contains multiple heating zones and a cooling section, allowing the solder paste to reflow and solidify without thermal shock.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedIn a surface mount assembly line, the reflow oven follows solder paste printing and component placement.
After reflow, boards proceed to inspection and test stations.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe Heller 1913 MKIII is used for reflow soldering in surface mount technology (SMT) production.
Reflow ovens are also employed in semiconductor packaging for solder ball attach and flip-chip underfill curing.
Why won't it start?
Documented failure modes, common issues, and field considerations.
- One source states: temperature control module NG.
- One source states: two motors removed.
- One source states: eight SSRs removed.
- One source states: the conveyor and width adjustment motors are removed.
- One source states: HC2 main control board NG.
- One source states: water cooling pipes and condenser are aging.
- One source states: the furnace in the high-temperature zone has poor sealing.
- One source states: the control circuit is severely aged and unusable, and the unit cannot be started or powered on.
What do the numbers mean?
Gas & chemistry1
Control & software3
Dimensions & facilities2
- The conveyor and width adjustment motors[2]
Configuration & options10
Vintage & configurations
What replaced it?
Alternatives
Tools documented as functional equivalents — same process step and wafer size, from a different manufacturer. Each equivalence cites its source.
- Vitronics Soltec XPM 3 1030— Same function class: Thermal / Diffusion, UnknownCompare in depthsource[1]
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
- Process gas optionsAir, Nitrogen[4]
Where are the manuals?
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Not publicly documented
Field notes
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Not publicly documented
The following facts about the 1913 MKIII 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 1913 MKIII are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
The control-system platform and OS era of the 1913 MKIII are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
The process node or technology generation of the 1913 MKIII is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 1913 MKIII are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer
No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the 1913 MKIII are on record.
Answerable by: university cleanroom staff or an OEM application specialist
Sources & citations
Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]Inventory photo
- [3]Inventory photo
- [4]hellerindustries.com — hellerindustries.comhellerindustries.com
- [5]Equipment inventory listing
Last updated Sep 1, 2026.
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