Tools

Affordable alternatives on a wide range of electrical and electronics products for design and production applications are being offered by Premier Farnell through its range of Exclusive Brands. The range offers cost savings of typically 30% on over 50,000 production level quality, in-stock products with the additional benefit of customisation options.

Klein Tools will now be available in Europe through Farnell element14 and element14 in Asia Pacific. Klein Tools are a leading manufacturer of hand tools and test instruments for the electrical, electronics and telecommunications industries. Premier Farnell already distributes the Klein Tools range in North America through Newark element14.

The Bantam Tools Desktop PCB Milling Machine is now available globally through Digi-Key Electronics. The tool delivers professional reliability and precision at an affordable price. Milling directly from Gerber files, the Bantam Tools Desktop PCB Milling Machine handles double-sided PCBs with 6 mil trace and space.

Now available from Farnell element14, the Metcal CV-5200 Soldering Station incorporates Metcal’s patented Connection Validation technology to provide real-time closed-loop feedback on intermetallic compound formation: a key indicator of soldered joint quality. The CV-5200 also incorporates a new communication port that enables the addition of process traceability software and firmware upgrades, making investment in the unit future-proof.