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Q4 / 2008 NEWS

On Nov. 1, Prime Distributing begins its 36th year of business.  This brings us to another moment of gratitude for all the kind folks we have worked with through the years.  Prime continues to be a niche distributor, providing personalized service for all those who call in.  We continue to be committed to our unique brand of southern comfort, so that the person on the phone hears the smile from Prime’s side.  Thanks to all of you for new ideas and for the inspiration we gain from you… from who you are and what you are.

Carole Booth, President




LEAD FREE CHALLENGES

Customers who are changing to LF solder process find their tips don’t last as long as they did with tin-lead process.  Tips today are oxidizing while they are being used.

With lead free, there is a longer dwell time. A longer dwell time means there is more exposure to the air, so your tips will oxidize more quickly. To get the best use out of your solder tips, prevent oxidation. When you add solder to the tip, you protect it from the air. So, keep your solder tips bright and shiny.

- Rick Salberg, Regional Sales Manager, American Hakko, USA

Prime Distributing offers the following products to help prevent oxidation during lead free soldering:

Hakko Tip Tinner, Lead Free

Tip Tinner - Lead Free
Hakko Tip Cleaner, 599-B

Hakko Tip Cleaner, 599-B
Hakko Tip Polisher FT-700

Hakko Tip Polisher FT-700



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NEW PRODUCT RELEASES at PRIME

VACUUM PICK-UP, Single and Dual Port.     Here’s an alternative to tweezers for small components.  Virtual Industries just announced their new single and dual port units for bench work.  The air flow is much stronger than the old SMD-VAC-GP.  Also, there is a new non-ESD inexpensive Bench Vac that plugs into a regular 110V outlet.

Virtual Industries' Dual Port Tweezer Vac

Dual Port Tweezer Vac
Virtual Industries' Single Port Tweezer Vac

Single Port Tweezer Vac
Virtual Industries' Non-ESD Tweezer Vac

Non-ESD Tweezer Vac

TWO NEW LIGHTS FROM AVEN

Aven's ProVue LED Magnifying Lamp

ProVue LED Magnifying Lamp




Aven's Digital Mighty Scope 1.3M w/6 LED Lights

Digital Mighty Scope 1.3M w/6 LED Lights


NEW FROM ADVANCED INTERCONNECTIONS

Advanced Interconnect's Mezzo-pede™ 1mm Low Profile SMT B2B

The Mezza-pede™
1mm Low Profile SMT B2B
FROM ANTARES
NEW QFN in ALL SIZES


Antares' 790 Series Open Top QFN Socket

The 790 Series, Open Top, QFN Socket
Already a big seller!

Just about everybody uses WIPES.  Our list of customers for wipes is growing.  Take a look at some we offer - For General Purpose and Cleanroom.  Prime has wipes that are direct cross to Kim- Wipes, which means great quality, without the high price.  You can buy some of our wipes by/Bag.



General Purpose, Disposable Wipes (Blue)

General Purpose, Disposable Wipes
Cleanroom wipes, 9x9", Heavy Duty, By the Bag

CleanRoom Wipes, 9x9", Heavy Duty
By the Bag



TECHNICAL ARTICLE — "Sockets Feeling the Squeeze," Connector Specifier magazine, Sept., 2008

Discusses the latest trends affecting BGA socket design from size, to speed, to strength.  Find a link to this article and more information in our INFO-CENTER — take a look.


With Kind Regards,
Carole Booth, President


P.S. I hope you will join us as we send out our heartfelt prayers for a World that would desire Peace, for humanity to care about each other, and to live in Harmony and Prosperity with one another.