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There is a very good reason why the United States no longer allows lead in paint, plumbing, gasoline, toys, and many household products. Although lead is naturally occurring, it is also a highly toxic metal with serious health consequences. Research has linked lead exposure to behavior and learning difficulties, reduced IQ, slowed growth, anemia, cardiovascular problems, and, in extreme cases, coma or death. Children and pregnant women are especially vulnerable, and even minimal exposure can create long-term neurological and developmental harm.
For many years, lead was widely used in the electronics industry—particularly in soldering printed circuit boards (PCBs). Tin-lead solder was reliable, affordable, and easy to work with, which helped make it the long-standing industry standard. However, as global awareness of lead’s dangers increased, regulators and manufacturers began transitioning toward safer, more environmentally responsible lead-free alternatives.
At ACME PCB Assembly, we are proud to be part of this movement. Our full commitment to lead-free PCB assembly ensures a safer environment for employees and a safer end product for our customers. Switching to lead-free soldering is much more complex than simply changing materials. Lead-free solders melt at higher temperatures, which affects the entire assembly process, equipment requirements, and inspection standards.
To meet these demands, we invested in upgraded machinery, re-engineered our soldering and reflow processes, and strengthened temperature control systems to ensure long-term reliability. Just as important, our technicians underwent extensive retraining to understand the different properties, behaviors, and inspection details of lead-free solders. This comprehensive approach allows us to maintain exceptional quality while eliminating a major health and environmental hazard.
Although the transition required time, investment, and new expertise, it was absolutely worth it. Removing lead from our operations gives us a cleaner, healthier workplace and aligns our manufacturing processes with global standards such as RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances). It also gives our customers confidence that their boards are produced using safe, compliant, and environmentally conscious materials.
Today, ACME PCB Assembly proudly operates as a fully lead-free PCB assembly provider, delivering high-quality, reliable PCBs for industries that demand safety, consistency, and performance. Whether you need prototypes, short production runs, or full-volume assembly, you can count on us to deliver the best results using trusted lead-free technology.
To learn more about our PCB assembly capabilities, please visit:
https://yic-assm.com/pcb-assembly/
When you partner with ACME PCB Assembly, you’re choosing a provider that puts safety, sustainability, and long-term product reliability first.
With everyone’s increasing concerns on the over usage of hazardous materials in the electronic and electrical products and their environmental impact, there have been several stricter regulations being imposed by the leading governmental organizations across the world. The RoHS compliance is one of those important regulations that is currently being imposed on the utilization of hazardous materials in the electronics and electrical products. Are you interested in knowing how this compliance works or what the benefits are?
