SMT red glue is a kind of polyene organic compound. Compared to solder paste, the red glue will cure after it is heated. Its curing point is 150ºC, after this, it immediately changes from paste to solid. Its outstanding curing speed, high heat-resistivity, and excellent electric properties make this a vital component in soldering. It is ideal for processing SMT series during wave soldering processes.
Item | Testing condition | Properties |
Composition | - | Epoxy resin |
Appearance | Visual inspection | Red color gel |
Homogeneity | 25ºC, fineness meter | < 100μm |
Gravity | 25ºC | 1.25 g/cm³ |
Viscosity | 25ºC, 5rpm | 450,000cps |
Trixtropy Index | 1rpm/10rpm | 6.7 |
Yield Value | 25ºC, Haak RV1 Cone plate rheometer, PK100,PK1/1o | 300~650Pa |
CASSON Viscosity | Same as above | 0.15~1.8PaS |
Application process | - | Screen printing, dispensing machine |
Recommended curing condition
The recommended curing condition is 90~120 sec after surface temperature has reached 150ºC, or 160~180 sec after surface temperature has reached 120ºC. The highest curing temperature should not exceed 200 ºC. The ideal curing condition depends on the curing furnace. With a higher curing temperature and longer curing time, the stronger the adhesive strength. The typical curing curve of red glue is as follows:
Item | Testing condition | Properties | ||
Adhesive property | Lap shear strength | 25ºC,steel - steel | >15MPa Mpa | |
Thrust | 25ºC, C1206-FR4 copper plate | >40 N | ||
Tg | TMA | 80ºC | ||
Adhesive spot diameter growth in curing | SJ/T 11187-1998 | < 10% | ||
thermal expansion coefficient | α1 | TMA | 60×10 -6 K -1 | |
α2 | 120×10 -6 K -1 | |||
Volume resistance | 25ºC | 2.2×1015 Ω·cm | ||
Surface resistance | 25ºC | 2.2×1015 Ω | ||
Dielectric strength | 25ºC | 25 KV/mm | ||
Dielectric constant | 25ºC, 1MHz | 3.2 | ||
Dielectric loss angle tangent | 25ºC, 1MHz | < 0.02 |
Curing conditions
Absent the presence of special instructions, the curing condition will be 150 ºC for 30 min. The actual adhesive strength of red glue largely depends on the type of component, shape of the glue point, and the curing degree of the glue.