STEAM AGERS

STEAM AGERS
 Steam agers are designed to meet high reliability (Hi-Rel) and military specifications for MIL-STD 202, Method 208 and other specifications for component testing.

The steam agers are suitable for electronic components, circuit boards, discrete components and other items where artificial ageing needs to be tested for life failure evaluation. The Hongzhan steam agers allow monitoring and control of either steam or water temperature. Automatic timers allow testing for single or with the Hongzhan ZA, three separate timers for the three separate drawers.

Suitable for testing: high density, discrete components, relays, transistors, capacitors, SMT, and axial components.

Artificial steam ageing of components must occur within a very narrow temperature range; typically at 93 C +/- 3 degrees.
Hongzhan Steam Ager
The Hongzhan System is the only one currently on the market that meets this level of precise control requirements. The accuracy makes the system ideal for component manufacturers and military, commercial, and industrial end users.

Built from treated stainless steel, the steam agers are virtually unaffected by de-ionized or distilled water. The elapsed time and cycle time are indicated digitally on the display. The cycle timer will not time the cycle unless temperature is within process parameters. The unit automatically shuts down at the end of the pre-programmed cycle. The cover is designed so that steam is condensed and channelled to the side safely and so that any condensation is kept away from components.

There are two versions of the Hongzhan steam ager:

Hongzhan - The standard model offers a single large steam chamber for large components.

Hongzhan ZA - The Hongzhan ZA model comes with three separate drawers that are individually timed. The three drawers offer ESD protection and feature a special closing mechanism that reduces steam escapement during drawer removal.

For a complete solderability testing process, an Hongzhan can be used in conjunction with the  Prelude Solderability Test System. The Prelude conducts an automated flux and solder dip process to enable the necessary “Dip & Look Test” to validate the solderability of the aged components.

 Steam Ager For Artificial Age Testing of components
 Steam Ager For Artificial Age Testing of components
“Artificial Ageing” Test

The Hongzhan provides additional testing functionality by artificially ageing components prior to the “dip & look test” for solderability testing. The artificial ageing is produced by 8-hours of exposure to precision controlled temperature and steam. The ANSI-J Standard requires steam ageing as part of the solderability test process. This industry specified process replicates the impact of 12+ months of storage. After the ageing process, the components are brought to the solderability tester and, if successful, certification for long-term storage can be given.