KESTER 186 Soldering Flux

Harmonization Code : 29051200 | Propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol)

KESTER 186 Soldering Flux

Main features

  • Approved under MIL-F-14256 as Rosin Mildly Activated.
  • High thermal stability
  • Excellent electrical reliability

Product Description

Kester 186 Rosin Flux is a high-performance formula developed for critical soldering applications, even on difficult assemblies, where process requirements mandate a Type RMA (Rosin Mildly Activated) flux. It meets requirements for MIL-F-14256 and provides fluxing ability approaching that of Type RA flux.

Kester 186 is engineered for reliability, possessing high thermal stability suitable for soldering multi-layer assemblies that require high preheat temperatures. Its residue offers superior electrical and environmental properties, making it acceptable for many no-clean applications.

Product Key Features

  • Maintains performance and residue solubility even after exposure to high preheat temperatures for multi-layer soldering.
  • Causes no surface insulation resistance (SIR) degradation.
  • Non-corrosive and non-conductive.
  • No-clean compatible

Applications

  • Designed for use in applications where difficult assemblies must be soldered but an RMA flux type is required.
  • Ideal for soldering complex multi-layer electronic assemblies requiring high preheat temperatures.
Product Family

AP-186

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TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
  • Kester-186-Soldering-Flux-EN-TDS
    English (Technical Data Sheet (TDS))
  • Kester-186-Soldering-Flux-EN-SDS
    English (Safety Data Sheet (SDS))

Technical Specifications

General Properties
Specific Gravity Specific Gravity
0.879
Thermal Properties
Flash Point Flash Point
18 °C

Additional Information

Flux Application

In Wave Soldering, 186 can be applied to circuit boards by a foam or dip process. An air knife after the flux tank is recommended tp remove excess flux from the circuit board and prevent dripping on the preheated surface. A spray application can be used if the spray system can handle a high solids flux (36%). 

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