BS EN 60068-3-13:2016

What is BS EN 60068-3-13-Guidance on T. Soldering test about? 

BS EN 60068-3 is a multi-series European Standard that discusses environmental testing.  

BS EN 60068-3-13 is one of the parts of in the series that provides background information and guidance for writers and users of specifications for electric and electronic components, containing references to the test standards IEC 60068-2-20, IEC 60068-2-58, IEC 60068-2-69, IEC 60068-2-83, and to IEC 61760-1, which defines requirements to the specification of surface mounting components. 

Who is BS EN 60068-3-13-Guidance on T.Soldering test for? 

BS EN 60068-3-13 on T. Soldering test is useful to: 

• Electronics equipment and component manufacturers  
• Heating equipment manufacturers   
• Air conditioning industry 
• Mechanical industries 
• Fire sprinkler manufacturers 
• Sheet metal manufacturers 
• Radiator manufacturers 

Why should you use BS EN 60068-3-13- Guidance on T. Soldering test? 

Solderability is the ability of the lead, termination or electrode of a component to be wetted by solder at the temperature of the termination or electrode, which is assumed to be the lowest temperature in the soldering process within the applicable temperature. In this regard, guidance on Test T.Solder recommended in BS EN 60068-3-13 aims to enhance the ability of specific combination of components to facilitate the formation of a proper solder joint.  

BS EN 60068-3-13 walks you through the factors that affect formation and reliability of solder joints. These include the joint size, wettability of surfaces to be joined, and conditions of soldering operation such as temperature, time, flux, solder alloy, equipment, etc. 

BS EN 60068-3-13 also provides guidance on a range of tests. The appropriate choice of a group of these tests, in conjunction with electrical and mechanical measurements, allows to answer the question: "ls this component solderable by the methods normally used in electronics?" If you are an equipment manufacturer, this is one of the questions you can consider before putting a component on a soldering line. 

As a result, you can determine the unsuitability of a component for soldering and thus prevent product failures and production disruptions. You can also determine whether your components can withstand multiple stresses associated with the soldering process. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 60068-3-13:2016 supersedes BS EN 60068-2-44:1995. which is withdrawn. BS EN 60068-3-13:2016 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 60068-2-44:1995. These include: 

• Information for lead-free solders are added 
• Technical update and restructuring