Viasystems announces lead free HASL capability

Viasystems, Inc., announced that it has added lead free HASL capability. The alloy utilized with this capability is SnCuNi (Nihon Superior SN100C) and the equipment contains both pre and post clean sections to insure the high quality of the products produced by Viasystems.

"We have added this capability in our manufacturing facility located in Zhongshan, China which we believe to be the largest producer of automotive products in China. This capability increases our RoHS compliant and lead free surface finishes for our customers. The addition of Lead Free HASL adds to our current RoHS compliant surface finishes which include Immersion Silver, Immersion Tin, Electroless Nickel/Immersion Gold, Deep Tank Gold and OSP," stated Brian Barber, VP of Operations and Supply Chain Management for Viasystems.