Chemtronics CW2000 User Manual

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Composition

Material Nickel Filled Polymer

Setting Rate

< 2mm/hr.

Properties

Conductivity 1.0 – 1.5 ohms/sq/mil

Tack-Free Time @ 25°C 15 to 20 minutes

Full Cure Time @ 25°C 24 hours

Electrical Conductivity Good

Adhesion Excellent

Flexibility Good

Chemical Resistance Good

Shelflife 12 months

RoHS Compliant

CHEMTRONICS

CW2000

Technical Data Sheet

CircuitWorks Nickel Conductive Pen

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

CircuitWorks Nickel Conductive Pen makes instant conductive traces on circuit boards. As an economical alternative to the CW2200 Silver Conductive Pen, this engineered nickel coating offers good electrical and thermal conductivity. The Nickel Conductive Pen is used in prototype, rework, and repair of circuit boards by linking components, repairing defective traces, and making smooth jumpers. The nickel traces dry in minutes and has excellent adhesion to most electronic materials. Engineers, repair technicians, and manufacturers will find that the CircuitWorks

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Nickel Conductive Pen speeds project completion and cuts rework time.

 Quickly creat es conductive nickel traces

on most surface s

 Easy and economical to use  Valved pen tip for easy applications  Dries in minutes at room temperature  Sing le component system  Good electrical a nd t her mal conductivity

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

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CircuitWorks

Nickel Conductive Pen may be used for electronics applications including:

 Circuit Trace Repair  Sol derless Linking of Components  EMI Shielding  Quick Prototy pe Modifications

TYPICAL PRODUCT DATA AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Color Dark Gray

COMPATIBILITY

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CircuitWorks

Nickel Conductive Pen material has excellent compatibility with materials used in printed circuit board fabrication. As with any chemical system, compatibility with the substrate must be determined on a non-critical area prior to use.

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USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

ODP

None

VOC

Yes

HCFC

None

HFC

None

Read MSDS carefully prior to use. Cleaning: For best adhesion, clean board with

Chemtronics Electro-Wash P X Cleaner Degreas er in order to remove any surface contamination which may prevent adequate material contact.

Mixing: Although this system has been formulated to resist hard-packing, it should be shaken vigorously for 30 seconds to insure the proper dispersion of the nickel flakes. If pen has been allowed to sit idle for a long period of time, the mixing ball may seize in the barrel. To free the mixing ball use force to tap the barrel end of the pen until the ball begins to move inside the pen.

Application: The conductive ink is dispensed through the CircuitWorks

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Nickel Conductive Pen.

Squeezing the pen body while pressing down on the surface will allow the material to flow through the tip, enabling the trace to be drawn. Practice with the pen before attempting detail work.

Thinning: The conductive ink has been optimized for the CircuitWorks

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Nickel Conductive Pen and

thinning is not normally necessary.

Clean-up/Removal: The conductive ink may be cleaned or removed using Chemtronics ElectroWash PX.

Curing: Dries tack-free in 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature. Achi eves electri cal conductivi ty within 30 minutes. Full conductivity after 24 hours at room temperature. Heat cure fo r 10 - 15 minutes at 150 to 210°F (80 to 100°C) for maximum conductivity, durability and chemical resistance.

TECHNICAL & APPLICATION ASSISTANCE

Chemtronics provides a technical hotline to answer your technical and application related questions. The toll free number is: 1-800-TECH-401.

AVAILABILITY

CW2000 9 g (0.32 oz), Standard Tip Pen

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT DATA

Ozone depletion potential (ODP) is determined in accordance with the Montreal Protocol and U.S. Clean Air Act of 1990. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) are regulated under the Montreal Protocol as Class II oz one deplet ing s u bstanc es. Volat ile Orga ni c Compound (VOC) information i s calculated on a weight basis usin g the VOC definition of California Air Resou rces Board (CARB) Consumer Product R egulations, South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 102 and the Federal definition published in 40 CFR 51.100(s). Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are not currently regulated.

NOTE:

This information is believed to be accurate. It is intended for professional end users having the skills to evaluate and use the data properly. CHEMTRONICS does not guarantee the accuracy of the data and assumes no liability in connection with damages incurred while using it.

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