Description
ECD SelectiveRIDER ® – machine quality management for selective soldering
The SelectiveRIDER ® from ECD is a specialised selective soldering process verification tool that enables manufacturers to monitor, measure, and manage the performance of their selective soldering equipment with precision and repeatability. is a specialised selective soldering process verification tool that enables manufacturers to monitor, measure, and manage the performance of their selective soldering equipment with precision and repeatability. Designed for inline selective soldering systems, the SelectiveRIDER offers a comprehensive solution for machine quality management (MQM) — ensuring every solder joint meets exacting standards without relying solely on visual inspection or operator judgment.
Why Use the ECD SelectiveRIDER®?
Selective soldering is a complex, high-precision process. Variations in parameters like flux volume, preheat temperatures, and solder fountain performance can lead to defects, increased rework, and reduced reliability. The ECD SelectiveRIDER eliminates uncertainty by providing quantitative, repeatable measurements to assess the machine’s health and process consistency — before defects happen.
Comprehensive Process Insight
The SelectiveRIDER gathers critical process data through embedded sensors and real-time monitoring. By simulating an actual PCB and integrating seamlessly into your existing line, it gives engineers deep insight into selective soldering machine variables such as:
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Flux deposition and alignment
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Preheat zone temperature profiling
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Solder fountain contact and alignment
This data is then processed and visualised using ECD’s M.O.L.E.® MAP software, delivering clear, actionable results for process improvement.
Key Features & Benefits of the ECD SelectiveRIDER®
- Real-Time Process Monitoring
Capture machine and process performance during production-like conditions. - Quantitative Measurement of Machine Functions
Move beyond visual checks with data-driven machine validation - Flux, Preheat, and Solder Fountain Evaluation
Measure three critical elements of the selective soldering process with one tool - Inline Compatibility
Designed for inline selective soldering systems; no production interruption - Advanced Software Integration
Use M.O.L.E.® MAP software to review results, generate reports, and set pass/fail criteria.
Improve Quality, Reduce Rework, and Validate Performance
With the SelectiveRIDER® manufacturers can track performance trends over time, proactively schedule maintenance, and respond quickly to anomalies — reducing defects and downtime. It transforms preventive maintenance from guesswork to science, aligning machine capability with production quality goals.
Ideal for:
- Electronics manufacturers
- Automotive and aerospace PCB assembly
- High-reliability soldering operations
- Engineering teams seeking process control and machine validation
Eliminate uncertainty and improve yield with SelectiveRIDER — the only inline tool engineered specifically for selective soldering machine quality management. Validate equipment performance, document compliance, and drive continuous improvement with accurate, repeatable data.
Advanced Manufacturing Services are pleased to be the UK distributor for ECD – we have a range of profiling equipment in our demonstration room in Cheshire – please contact us to arrange your demonstration today!
