Kevin,

Major ouch!  Mighty nice of people to keep you posted!  

Has your current supplier/distributor checked within their [and
competitor's] network for other remaining inventory?

Not sure if these will help.

Steve C
http://www.linkedin.com/in/stevencreswick



Mouser -
http://www.mouser.com/Kester/Tools-Supplies/Solder-Fluxes-Accessories/_/N-wp
6hZ1z11yv7?Keyword=Kester+R596L&FS=True


UniQuip - http://www.uniquip.com/uniquip/Part/57-3201-1909%20.html



-----Original Message-----
From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Glidden, Kevin
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 12:35 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [TN] Kester R596L hail mary

Hello everyone,

We are currently using Kester R596L solder paste (Sn63Pb37 alloy), but that
is soon to change.  This material was discontinued by Kester late last year,
but for a multitude of reasons I was never notified.  As soon as I found
out, I started a paste evaluation process to select the replacement.  That
process is nearing completion, but I won't have full data to select my
replacement for another week or so.  The solder group leader notified me
today they will be stock-out of 596L tomorrow!  So, I was wondering if
anyone might know of suppliers or distributors that might still have stock?
It does need to be within shelf life, and I also need the C of C to be able
to use it on product.

Thanks.

Kevin Glidden
Manufacturing Engineer
Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc.<http://www.astronics.com>


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