Wave Soldering
Nitrogen Gas Flow Rates, Purity, and Pressure Requirements for Wave Soldering Equipment
Reference nitrogen flow, pressure, and purity by wave soldering machine model. Size an on-site generator to your line and cut delivered-gas cost by up to 90 percent.
- USA-Built Systems
- Up to 90% Gas Savings
- 12 to 14 Month Payback
- 20+ Year Service Life
Below are the nitrogen pressure, flow, and purity requirements for common wave soldering machines. Use the chart to estimate demand, then contact us to size an on-site nitrogen generator to your line.
Covered manufacturers include Kurtz Ersa, Vitronics Soltec, JUKI, Electrovert, SEHO, ALPHA 1, and DDM Novastar wave soldering systems.
Nitrogen flow-rate charts
Wave Solder Equipment Nitrogen Requirements
| Manufacture | Model Number | Type | Nitrogen Flow Rate | Note | Nitrogen Pressure | Purity | Savings per year 1 shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KURTZ ERSA | |||||||
| Kurtz Ersa | POWERFLOW N2 | Wave Soldering | 16-20 m3/h | PER FACTORY | 8 bar | 99.999 | $24,126 |
| Kurtz Ersa | POWERFLOW e N2 | Wave Soldering | 15 m3/h | PER FACTORY | 8 bar | 99.999 | $20,944 |
| Kurtz Ersa | POWERFLOW N2/XL | Wave Soldering | 16-20 m3/h | PER FACTORY | 8 bar | 99.999 | $25,014 |
| Kurtz Ersa | POWERFLOW PRO | Wave Soldering | 15 m3/h | PER FACTORY | 6 bar | 99.999 | $25,014 |
| Kurtz Ersa | POWERFLOW S | Wave Soldering | PER FACTORY | ||||
| Kurtz Ersa | POWERFLOW | Wave Soldering with N2 Blanket Optional | 15 m3/h | PER FACTORY | 8 bar | 99.999 | $20,944 |
| Kurtz Ersa | ETS 330 | Wave Soldering | This is an air only system (No Nitrogen Capability) | ||||
| Vitronics | |||||||
| Vitronics | Delta X | Wave Soldering | 5.9 CFM | Lower Purity the better | 87 PSI | 0.99 | $18,871 |
| Vitronics | Delta 5 | Wave Soldering | 5.9 CFM | Lower Purity the better | 87 PSI | 0.99 | $18,871 |
| Vitronics | Delta 7 | Wave Soldering | 5.9 CFM | Lower Purity the better | 87 PSI | 0.99 | $18,871 |
| JUKI | |||||||
| JUKI | WS-450 N2 | Wave Soldering | 36 M3/H | 99.9 | $30,931 | ||
| JUKI | WS-610 N2 | Wave Soldering | 36 M3/H | 99.9 | $30,931 | ||
| Electrovert | |||||||
| Electrovert | Electra Wave | Wave Soldering | 500-1100 CFH / SUPPLY 2,000 SCFH | Configuration dependent. | 80-100 PSI Regulated down to 44 PSI | 99.99-99.995 | $25,874 |
| Electrovert | VectraElite Wave | Wave Soldering | 500-1100 CFH / SUPPLY 2,000 SCFH | Configuration dependent. | 80-100 PSI Regulated down to 44 PSI | 99.99-99.995 | $25,874 |
| Electrovert | VectraES Wave | Wave Soldering | 500-1100 CFH / SUPPLY 2,000 SCFH | Configuration dependent. | 80-100 PSI Regulated down to 44 PSI | 99.99-99.995 | $25,874 |
| SEHO | |||||||
| SEHO | GoWave | Wave Soldering | No Data | ||||
| SEHO | PowerWave | Wave Soldering | No Data | ||||
| SEHO | PowerWave N2 | Wave Soldering | 15 m3/h | 6 bar | 100 ppm | $17,852 | |
| SEHO | MWS 2300 | Wave Soldering | No Data | ||||
| SEHO | MaxWave 2300 | Wave Soldering | No Data | ||||
| ALPHA 1 | |||||||
| Alpha 1 | ZKS-3A | Wave Soldering | 20 M3/H | 99.95 | $19,896 | ||
| Alpha 1 | ZKS-3B | Wave Soldering | 20 M3/H | 99.95 | $19,896 | ||
| DDM Novastar | |||||||
| DDM Novastar | 14PD/FD/PS/FS-HT | Wave Soldering | No Data | ||||
| DDM Novastar | 18PD/FD/PS/FS-HT | Wave Soldering | No Data | ||||
| DDM Novastar | 24PD/FD/PS/FS-HT | Wave Soldering | No Data | ||||
| DDM Novastar | Spartan 8S | Wave Soldering | No Data | ||||
| DDM Novastar | Spartan 8D | Wave Soldering | No Data | ||||
| DDM Novastar | Spartan 12S | Wave Soldering | No Data | ||||
| DDM Novastar | Spartan 12D | Wave Soldering | No Data | ||||
| DDM Novastar | EWS-310 | Wave Soldering | No Data |
Size a nitrogen generator for your line
Send us your machine models and shift schedule. We will calculate demand and email a proposal with the right generator and projected savings.
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