Quick Delivery of Standard Piezo Elements and Soldering to Piezoelectric Ceramics
Quick Delivery Piezo Elements. APC Introduces New Line of In-Stock Piezoelectric Ceramics
Developing a new piezoelectric sensor or ultrasonic transducer? APC now stocks “standard” piezoelectric ceramics in shapes and sizes that are commonly used in these applications. APC maintains a stock of the following ceramics:
– Disc – 6.35 mm OD x 0.254 mm Thk. – 850 Material with Wrap-Around Electrode
– Disc – 9.52 mm OD x 2 MHz – 850 Material with Wrap-Around Electrode
– Disc – 12.70 mm OD x 1 MHz – 850 Material with Wrap-Around Electrode
– Disc – 25.40 mm OD x 1 MHZ – 850 Material with Wrap-Around Electrode
– Ring – 38.00 mm OD x 13.00 mm ID x 6.36 mm Thk. – 844 Material with Solid Electrode
APC’s standard piezo elements can be shipped quickly. APC’s skilled technicians can attach leads to these piezoelectric ceramics so they arrive on your dock ready to be installed in your application.
Soldering to Piezos
Careful Soldering Ensures Piezoelectric Ceramics Don’t De-Pole
Care must be taken when soldering leads to piezoelectric ceramics. Solder too quickly and you will get a poor solder joint. Linger too long and you may de-pole the piezoelectric ceramic. De-poling the piezo element returns the dipoles in the ceramic to their random orientation and renders the piezo unusable. APC has prepared instructions for our customers on how to solder to piezoelectric ceramics. APC has also prepared a review of lead free solder options. We encourage our customers to review this information before attempting to solder leads to piezoelectric ceramics purchased from APC.
As a service to our customers, APC’s skilled technicians can solder the leads to your piezoelectric ceramics. Our technicians will ensure a strong solder joint while taking care not to de-pole the piezo element. You can be assured that you are receiving 100% usable product when you open a box of piezo elements with leads attached by APC’s skilled technicians.
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