During soldering processes like wave soldering, a byproduct known as dross forms on the surface of molten solder. It consists of metal oxides and impurities caused by high-temperature oxidation. Though considered waste, this material often contains a high percentage of reusable metal.
Solder Dross Recovery is the process that reclaims valuable metal from solder waste. With the help of advanced dross recovery machines, companies can reduce material loss, minimize environmental impact, and improve production efficiency.
Benefits of Solder Dross Recovery
Cost Efficient
Recovering solder from dross cuts down on the need to buy new solder and it can be also be sold to others, creating an extra revenue stream. Also, using recycled solder helps maintain the purity of the solder pot, improving product quality and reduces defect rates in the final output.
Environmental Benefit
Solder dross often contains valuable metals like tin, lead, and silver. While these metals are valuable, they can be harmful to the environment if not handled or processed properly. By recovering these materials instead of sending them to landfills, we lower the environmental impact and make better use of limited resources — making responsible recovery essential.
Reduce Waste
Up to 50% of solder consumption ends up as dross. Instead of throwing it away, this dross can be collected and sent back to suppliers to be recycled or reused, helping reduce unnecessary waste.
Solder Dross Recovery Machine
A solder dross recovery machine is specialized equipment designed to recover usable solder from the dross generated during wave or selective soldering. It works by physically separating the oxidized waste and can quickly process solder dross to produce high-purity recycled solder—often up to 93.6% pure.
Tokimeku’s latest range of solder dross recovery machines is engineered for reliable performance, simple operation, and high recovery efficiency. It’s a smart, eco-friendly solution for electronics manufacturers looking to improve efficiency and sustainability.