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PCT-100 Focused Convection Pre-heater

Key Features & Benefits

• Accelerates and enhances the lead-free SMT & through-hole rework process
• Temperature ramps up quickly, maximizing productivity
• Adjustable knob controls the required temperature to below 300°C
• Controlled cool-down eliminates thermal shock to PCB and components
• Thermocouple feedback temperature control regulates output temperature
• System safety feature automatically shuts off heating when fan is stopped
• ESD safe

Pre-heater and Accessories

Individual Parts
Part Number Description
PCT-100-11 Focus Preheater 115V
PCT-100-21 Focus Preheater 230V
PCT-AR Adjustable Angle Arm Rest
BH-010 Integrated Board Holder Kit
BH-100 Free-Standing Board Holder

System Packages

System Packages
Part Number Description
PCT-101-11 Focus Preheater 115V with Arm Rest
PCT-101-21 Focus Preheater 230V with Arm Rest
PCT-102-11 Focus Preheater 115V, Arm Rest, Free-standing Board Holder
PCT-102-21 Focus Preheater 115V, Arm Rest, Free-standing Board Holder
PCT-103-11 Focus Preheater 115V, Arm Rest, Integrated Board Holder
PCT-103-21 Focus Preheater 235V, Arm Rest, Integrated Board Holder

Spare Parts

Spare Parts
Part Number Description
PCT-1HE-11 Heater Assembly 115V
PCT-1HE-21 Heater Assembly 230V
Arm Rest Pad PCT-ARPAD


This new pre-heater targets heat for improved speed and efficiency for high thermal demand applications, including lead-free. Used for SMT and through-hole hand processes, the PCT-100 uses convection air heating to heat a PCB first, for better soldering, improved process control and increased productivity.

The PCT-100 Focus Pre-heater adds heat volume, without turning up the temperature, to perform assembly tasks at the appropriate peak temperature without distorting the board.

Ideal for thick boards and smaller boards, such as cell phone and PDAs, the pre-heater focuses and delivers hot air where you need it. When finished, the fan continues without heat to cool down the board. The system is easy-to-use. Simply plug it in, turn it on, adjust the heat and it's ready for work.

Accessories add to ease-of-use.
The PCT-100 can be used with or without a board holder. An Arm Rest is also available to steady your hand and keep your arm from being fatigued. The board holder and arm rest are available as a complete kit, with the PCT-100, or they can be purchased separately.




PCT-100 Integrated Board Holder


Use OKi or Metcal soldering tools with the PCT-100. The OKi HCT-900 Hand Held Convection Tool is also ideal for use with the pre-heater.


PCT100 IBH in action


PCT-100 Action with precision tweezers


PCT-AR Arm Rest