

New: JOKARI Wire Strippers and Cutters
Modern technology requires modern tools. JOKARI‘s Original is a professional standard for stripping and dismantling wire or cable. Production Automation carries JOKARI wire and electrical tools because they enable both general production and specialized work. 100% german made and engineered, quality is assured.

Filament Storage, Dry Boxes and Spool Cabinets for 3D Printing
Are you ruining your 3D printing filaments by baking them? What’s the best way to dry FDM and PLA filaments? What about Nylon and PLA?

What Is the Differences Between Dual Wire and Single Wrist Straps?
Reposted from Our Vendor SCS-Static-Control Solutions Dual wire ESD monitors and ESD wrist straps are the most common personnel grounding device to ground operators. In today’s

Brief Overview of the Metcal CV-5210 Soldering Iron with Connection Validation
The burden of quality and inter-metallic thickness of hand soldered joints had traditionally relied upon visual inspection and experience of the operator. Not anymore.

A Compact Review of Weller’s WT Soldering System
According to Weller, the WT soldering stations represent the world’s first soldering system with replaceable, passive, high-performance soldering tips.

New Tronex Ceramic Tweezers for High Temperature Applications
New Tronex Ceramic Tweezer Line for High Temperature Use

Finding a High Performance IC Socket Manufacturer
Overall size and method of attachment is crucial to ideal fit and function. Off-the-shelf solutions don’t always fit specific requirements for outdated or rare hardware. Custom designed IC sockets accommodate rare device configurations, odd sizes, and alternate mounting configurations.

Answering Our FAQs: How to Find the Best Manufacturing Hand Cutting Tools
Are Traditional Steel Tools a Thing of the Past?

The Hidden Costs of Acrylic Enclosures, Cabinets, and Desiccators
Why Is Static Dissipative PVC a Better Option than Acrylic?

Here's What You Need to Know About Soldering Your Broken Electronics
A few tips for learning how to fix broken electronics with a soldering iron the right way, the first time.

Solve Your Moisture Problems with a StatPro CPDC Series Dry Cabinet
StatPro CPDC Series Desiccator Dry Cabinets are widely used and trusted by professionals in the high-tech, R&D, electronic manufacturing, laboratory, cleanroom, and warehouse industries. These utilize

Your Guide to Preventing Moisture Damage in PCB & Component Production
In modern electronics manufacturing, moisture is one of the most underestimated threats to yield and long-term product reliability. From SMT assembly to final development, uncontrolled

New Techcon TS8100 Series PC Pump now available from PAC
Production Automation Corporation (that’s us) is an authorized distributor for Techcon Systems and TS8100 Series positive displacement progressive cavity (PC) pumps. A continuously volumetric dispense

Find Delvo Torque Drivers at PAC!
Production Automation is pleased to announce that we are now a distributor for Delvo torque drivers! Nitto Kohji’s Delvo electric screwdrivers are high quality tools for professional use.

Why Do You Need Fume Extraction?
In today’s industrial and service environments, maintaining clean air is not merely a regulatory requirement but a vital necessity. Exposure to harmful fumes and particles
How to Use Desiccants with Moisture Vapor Barrier Bags
What is Desiccant? Desiccant is a drying agent that is used to absorb moisture from the air inside moisture barrier bags. Desiccant absorbs moisture vapor

Dispensing: Recycle or Replace?
The most popular dispensing technique used in the manufacturing process is time and pressure dispensing (TPD) from a syringe barrel. This method became popular because

How to Tin a Soldering Tip
The proper use and care of the soldering tip will increase soldering production and decrease solder joint failure. Properly caring for your soldering tip increases their

Dry Box Desiccant Storage within the PCB Manufacturing Environment: Uses, History, Selection, and Performance
Manufacturing Uses of Desiccator Cabinets for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) The discussion regarding ‘dry box’ or desiccant storage of MSD’s (Moisture Sensitive Devices) has increased

Self-Refreshing Nitrogen-Free Desiccator Cabinets
CleanPro Cabinets are designed and manufactured to be able to maintain an environment of <5% RH for a period of 10 days, and <10% RH for a period of approximately 20 days if the cabinets remain closed and no new moisture is introduced.


