Kester 958 Flux for Wave Soldering Applications
The Kester 958 Flux is a high-performance no-clean, non-corrosive liquid flux designed specifically for wave soldering conventional and surface mount circuit board assemblies. Engineered to overcome wetting challenges, this advanced formula delivers exceptional soldering efficiency on bare copper printed circuit boards treated with OSP coatings. Explore more specialized electronics manufacturing chemicals at Kester.
Key Features of Kester 958 Flux
This liquid flux provides a comprehensive range of operational advantages for automated assembly lines:
- Virtually Residue-Free: Leaves essentially no residue, allowing boards to exit wave solder machines dry, cosmetically clean, and ready for electrical testing without interference.
- Enhanced OSP & Bare Copper Wetting: Formulated specifically to improve wetting dynamics on OSP-treated bare copper PCBs.
- Conformal Coating Compatibility: Exhibits excellent compatibility with most standard conformal coatings on the market.
- Corrosion Inhibition & Reduced Odor: Features superior corrosion-inhibiting properties while producing a non-tacky finish and significantly reduced soldering odor.
Optimized for Automated PCB Assembly
Integrating Kester 958 Flux into your wave soldering process streamlines post-solder inspection and testing. Because the non-tacky residue does not obstruct test pins or hinder downstream coating processes, it minimizes rework and enhances production throughput.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Kester 958 |
| Flux Type | Liquid, No-Clean, Non-Corrosive |
| Primary Application | Wave Soldering (Conventional & SMT Assemblies) |
| Substrate Compatibility | Bare Copper with OSP Coatings |
| Residue Characteristics | Non-tacky, Low residue, Non-interfering with ICT |
| Coating Compatibility | Compatible with most conformal coatings |
Conclusion
Deploying Kester 958 Flux ensures clean, reliable solder connections on OSP-coated boards while maintaining seamless compatibility with conformal coatings. For procurement details and technical support, please visit Contact – LORIOT INDUSTRIAL.

