ITASCA, IL — Kester announces it will launch the new EnviroMark 919G (EM919G) lead-free solder paste in Hall A4, Stand 363 at the upcoming Productronica 2007 exhibition and conference, scheduled to take place November 13-16, 2007 at the Munich Trade Fair Center in Munich, Germany.

EM919G lead-free solder paste contains state-of-the-art advantages for high-reliability and low-defect assembly and solidifies Kester’s commitment to be the global benchmark in no-clean lead-free solder paste. EM919G is 100 percent halide- and halogen-free, representing a critical innovation in soldering materials chemistry.

Kester’s EM919G offers numerous advantages over other solder pastes such as ultra-low voiding characteristics, lighter flux residue color, shiny joints and excellent solderability on all typical component and board finishes, and easier residue penetration.

The lead-free paste also provides a net improvement over products currently available to the market today. Its excellent print characteristic to 0.4 mm pitch, stable tack and stencil life with long idle time between prints ensure a reduction in print defects and paste waste.

The enhanced chemistry in the flux provides the necessary cold and hot slump resistance that is essential in a lead-free reflow thermal profile. The improvements in chemistry reduce potential defects such as bridging, solder balls and tombstoning while delivering superior activity to ensure good solderability of all common lead-free finishes.

Kester’s booth will be the best source for lead-free information at Productronica. Kester will also feature numerous other products from its Lead-Free Solutions (products and services) portfolio to help companies achieve reliable lead-free. Among the products being featured will be low-cost Ultrapure K100LD lead-free bar and solder wire.

As always, Kester's global lead-free team of technical engineers will be present to answer all lead-free questions that companies may have about lead-free assembly. Be sure to stop by Hall A4, Stand 363 for more information.

For more information on EM919G or Kester’s full line of products and services, contact Kester at customerservice@kester.com. Kester’s Web site may be found at http://www.kester.com/.