The Thermal Flux Sensing system uses a PCB mounted thermistor. A controlled current is applied to the thermistor. This heats up the thermistor. When flux is sprayed and it hits the thermistor the thermistor cools slightly and this results in a change in the current. This change is read by the machine as ‘flux present’.
Founded in 1978 by current Chairman Alex Ciniglio, Pillarhouse International pioneered the design and manufacture of specialist equipment for the coil winding and associated industries.
Pillarhouse International produced its first production soldering system in 1984, and with continued growth throughout the 1980s, used this technology to develop the world’s first selective soldering machine in 1994.
Our mission statement is to produce high engineering standard products with a focus on innovation and cutting-edge development. This practice has led to Pillarhouse International holding several important patents that have been key to our continued success over many years and growing into a global company with sales and service facilities in over 50 countries.
We offer a wide range of selective soldering machines, covering the complexity of global demand for production across electronics, aerospace, and PCB contract manufacturing.
Pillarhouse International has its Design & Manufacturing headquarters in Chelmsford – UK; with Sales & Service Support facilities in Suzhou – China; Chicago – USA; and Guadalajara – Mexico.