What is Surface Mount Adhesive?

Surface Mount Adhesive (SMA), solder paste, and filled epoxies require accurate deposits to adhere SMT components to a PCB surface. Consistent dot or bead profiles are critical for bonding a broad range of components with a growing emphasis on miniaturization that is achieve with jetting valves or auger pumps.

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When to Use Surface Mount Adhesive

Surface Mount Adhesive is ideal for PCBs that are populated with small components and when dispenses accuracy is critical for product reliability. Surface Mount Adhesive(s) are used prior to solder wave operation. Having a sufficient adhesive during this process is crucial to SMD alignment and accuracy.

SVX in action

Benefits of Surface Mount Adhesive

  • High shock and vibration resistance
  • Increased component to PCB density
  • Improved component adherence
  • Decreased assembly time
  • Use with small and large components
  • Full PCB utilization

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Recommended Solder Paste Valves

PVA offers a variety of valves ideal for surface mount adhesive and solder paste applications.

JDX Jet Dispense Valve product shot on white background

JDX

Bonding, Conformal Coating, Encapsulation & Glob Top, Surface Mount Adhesive / Solder Paste, Underfill
SV200 Auger Valve product shot on white background

SV200

Bonding, Dam & Fill, Dispensing, Encapsulation & Glob Top, Gasketing, Surface Mount Adhesive / Solder Paste
SVX Servo Controlled Auger Valve product shot on white background

SVX

Dam & Fill, Dispensing, Encapsulation & Glob Top, Gasketing, Staking, Surface Mount Adhesive / Solder Paste

Sample Surface Mount Adhesive Line

Flex Cell Custom Selective Coating/Dispensing System on white background

Flex Cell

Conformal Coating, Dam & Fill, Dispensing, Encapsulation & Glob Top, Gasketing, Potting, Surface Mount Adhesive / Solder Paste, Thermal Interface Materials, Underfill
JDX Jet Dispense Valve product shot on white background

JDX

Bonding, Conformal Coating, Encapsulation & Glob Top, Surface Mount Adhesive / Solder Paste, Underfill