AIM – Solid and Cored Solder Wire
AIM’s complete line of solid and cored solder wire is available in a wide selection of alloys including AIM’s innovative REL alloys, lead-free and leaded solder alloys. AIM’s cored solder wire is available with no clean, water soluble and rosin flux chemistries. The combination of available alloys and novel flux chemistries offer superior soldering performance across a variety of applications, making AIM the industry’s premier solder wire manufacturer. AIM solder wire is REACH and RoHS compliant and tested to meet or exceed IPC J-STD-006 and J-STD-001 requirements.
AIM’s proprietary production methods ensure a void-free wire and consistent performance. AIM’s hand and robotic solder wires have been engineered for powerful wetting, fast thermal transfer, and high reliability across a wide range of through-hole and SMT applications. AIM solder wire is suitable for all electronic applications including consumer, automotive, LED, military and medical industries.
Key Features
- Solid and Cored Wire Available
- Lead-Free and Tin/Lead Compatible
- Excellent Wetting and Solderability
- Good Thermal Transfer
Available Models
AIM’s cored solder wire for robotic soldering is engineered to promote fast thermal transfer and extend solder tip life. AIM’s solders allow high feed rates for point-to-point and drag soldering with excellent barrel fill. Post solder residue is minimal, clear and passes J-STD-004A/B and JIS AA requirements. Specialized spooling minimizes jams and drifting.
Features of RX18 No Clean Cored Wire Solder
- Low Voids/Skips
- Low Spatter
- Extends Solder Tip Life
- ROL0 per IPC J-STD-004
- REACH and RoHS Compliant (Lead-free)
- Fast Wetting/Feed Rates
- Halogen Free per EN14582
AIM’s cored solder wire for hand soldering is operator friendly, producing low odor and smoke. AIM’s solder wire is engineered to promote thermal transfer and fast wetting, eliminating the need to use additional flux.
Features of CX18 No Clean Cored Wire Solder
- Fast Wetting
- Minimal/Clear Residue
- Extends Solder Tip Life
- ROL0 per IPC J-STD-004
- REACH and RoHS Compliant (Lead-free)
- Low Odor / Fumes
- Halogen Free per EN14582
AIM’s no clean cored solder wire provides excellent wetting properties combined with a wide process window, as well as superior solder penetration into plated through holes with minimal, clear residues. AIM’s no clean solder wire offerings are REACH and RoHS compliant, halogen-free and pass J-STD-004A/B and JIS AA requirements.
Key Features of CX18 No Clean Cored Wire Solder
- Fast Wetting
- Minimal/Clear Residue
- Extends Solder Tip Life
Key Features of RX18 No Clean Cored Wire Solder
- Low Voids/Skips
- Low Spatter
- Extends Solder Tip Life
AIM’s water soluble cored solder wire’s activator system offers rapid oxide removal resulting in faster wetting and maximum capillary action. Water soluble cored solder wire residues can be easily removed using heated DI water alone.
Key Features of OAJ Cored Wire
- Improved Wetting Properties
- Post-Process Residues Easily Cleaned
- Reduces Oxidation of Solder Iron Tip
Key Features of WS482 Cored Wire
- Halide-Free
- For Standard and High-Temperature Applications
- Extended Cleaning Times – Safe Up To 2 To 3 Days
AIM’s rosin based cored solder wire is designed for use where high activity flux is required. AIM’s rosin mildly activated (RMA) and rosin activated (RA) cored solder wire provides powerful performance on oxidized or uncleaned surfaces with excellent thermal transfer and wetting properties.
Features of RMA Cored Wire
- Good Activity Level
- Mildly Activiated Flux
- Good Wetting Properties
- Good Thermal Transfer
- Glycol-Free
- Available in Industry Standard Sizes
Solder Wire Selection Guide
| Product | Flux Type | Standard Alloys* | Product Attributes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RX18 | No Clean | REL22™, REL61™, SAC Alloys, SN100C, Sn/Pb Alloys, Sn/Cu Alloys | • Engineered for robotic soldering • No voids – no skips • Fast wetting and feed rates • Extends solder tip life • Rapid solder penetration on through hole components | |
| CX18 | No Clean | REL22™, REL61™, SAC Alloys, SN100C, Sn/Pb Alloys, Sn/Cu Alloys | • Fast wetting • Minimal and clear residue • Extends solder tip life • Low odor/fumes | |
| OAJ | Water Soluble | SAC Alloys, Sn/Pb Alloys | • High flux activity level • Excellent wetting • Reduces oxidation of solder iron tip • Remove residues with DI water | |
| WS482 | Water Soluble | SAC Alloys, SN100C | • Halide-free • Excellent wetting and thermal transfer • High flux activity level | |
| RMA Wire | Rosin | Sn/Pb Alloys | • Promotes thermal transfer • ROL0 per J-STD-004B • Glycol-free • Fast wetting properties | |
| * Additional alloys and powder sizes may be available upon request | ||||
Watch Robotic Soldering in Action
REL22™ Lead-Free Solder Alloy
REL61™ Lead-Free Solder Alloy
Key Industries
- Semiconductor, Solar & Electronics
Brand
AIM Solder is a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry, catering to various specialized businesses such as LED lighting, mobile devices, automotive, renewable energy, and aerospace. Their advanced line of solder assembly materials includes a wide variety of halogen-free, tin-lead and lead-free solder, including solder paste, liquid flux, cored wire, bar solder and more, on a global scale. AIM has expanded into over a dozen support and manufacturing facilities worldwide, recognizing the need to provide dedicated local support while keeping a global perspective. AIM is committed to developing world-class products through innovative R&D and offers unparalleled sales and technical support, with a dedicated team of engineering professionals available around-the-clock to assist customers in reaching their manufacturing goals.