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Black Diamond Orders Hentec Industries/RPS Automation Vector 300 with EMP Upgrade
March 3, 2025 | Hentec Industries/RPS AutomationEstimated reading time: Less than a minute

The Vector 300 is the most compact model in the selective soldering Vector series lineup, making it ideal for facilities with limited space. Despite its size, the Vector 300 can process boards up to 300 x 300 mm (11.8 x 11.8 in.). Equipped with an electropolished stainless steel solder pot, and redesigned to fit our new electromagnetic pump, it is fully compatible with a range of solder alloys, including lead-free, tin-lead, and HMP. Additionally, it features an integrated computer with unlimited program storage, integrated system software, a witness camera, and auto fiducial correction.
The Vector 300 is available in standalone or SMEMA in-line configurations and can be customized with a topside preheat, spray or drop-jet fluxer, dual flux nozzles, and options for custom or wave solder nozzles. The Vector 300 is UL and CE compliant and comes with a two-year system and a four-year solder pot warranty.
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