Heller
MK7
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What it is
The Heller MK7 reflow oven is an ISO-certified system. The MK7 is built in a low-height package that is intended to improve operator visibility across the production floor. The MK7 is highly customizable with nitrogen chamber, air, and vacuum process gas options. The MK7 series is available in several configurations that differ in the number of heated zones and cooling zones. The 1707 MK7 model has seven heated zones and one cool zone. The 1826 MK7 model has ten heated zones (ten top and ten bottom) and two cool zones. The 1913 MK7 model has thirteen heated zones and three cool zones. The 1936 MK7 model has ten heated zones and three cool zones. The 2043 MK7 model has thirteen heated zones and three cool zones.[1][2][3][4][5]
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedIn a surface-mount technology assembly line, the reflow oven is placed after the solder paste printer and the pick-and-place machine. The oven receives populated boards and performs the final soldering step. After reflow soldering, boards pass to inspection equipment such as automated optical inspection (AOI) or X-ray inspection.
Applications
The MK7 reflow oven is used for convection reflow soldering in surface-mount technology assembly. The MK7 is also applied in semiconductor advanced packaging and power electronics manufacturing. The MK7 is used in consumer electronics assembly.[1][2][3][4][5]
- Reflow soldering
- Surface Mount Technology
- Semiconductor
- Advanced Packaging
- Power Electronics
- Consumer Electronics Assembly
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical2
Vacuum & pumping2
Gas & chemistry1
Control & software1
Dimensions & facilities5
Configuration & options37
- Oven Length
- 5900 mm (1936MK7, 1913MK7), 3615 mm (1707MK7), 465 cm / 183" (1826MK7), 6774 mm (2043MK7 with 3 cooling zones)[1]
- Heated Length (Convection/Total)
- 1920 mm (1707MK7), 3600 mm (1936MK7), 3560 mm (1913MK7), 360 cm (1826MK7), 4390 mm (2043MK7)[2]
- Flux Management System
- Green flux management using catalyst, produces no waste byproduct, allows flux removal while oven is running[1]
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 MK7 | — | — | Variant with 5900 mm oven length, 10 heated zones, 3600 mm heated length, 3 cool zones, and standard maximum working temperature of 350°C. | web.archive.org[1] |
| 1707 MK7 | — | — | Variant with 3615 mm oven length, 7 heated zones, 1920 mm heated length, 1 cool zone, and standard maximum working temperature of 350°C. | web.archive.org[2] |
| 1913 MK7 | — | — | Variant with 5900 mm oven length, 13 heated zones, 3560 mm heated length, 3 cool zones, and standard maximum working temperature of 350°C. | web.archive.org[3] |
| 1826 MK7 | — | — | Eight heated zones mentioned in the description; belt speeds up to 1.88 m/min; oven length 465 cm; heated length 360 cm; two cool zones; standard maximum working temperature 350°C with 400°C option. | hellerindustries.com[4] |
| 2043 MK7 (3 Cooling Zone) | — | — | Thirteen heating zones; belt speed up to 1.88 m/min; cooling zones: 3; length 6.774 m; width 1520 mm; height 1.440 m; weight 4180 kg; conveyor speed 250 - 1,880 mm/min. | sinerji-grup.com[5] |
What replaced it?
Alternatives
Tools documented as functional equivalents — same process step and wafer size, from a different manufacturer. Each equivalence cites its source.
- BTU Pyramax 100 A— Same function class: Thermal / Diffusion, nullCompare in depthsource[6]
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
Where are the manuals?
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Not publicly documented
Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What process gases can the MK7 use?
The MK7 supports air and nitrogen process gas options, and the 2043 MK7 is available in air and nitrogen configurations with nitrogen capable to below 100 ppm.[2][4][5]
What is the maximum operating temperature of the MK7?
Standard maximum working temperature is 350 degrees Celsius, with an option up to 400 degrees Celsius on the 1936 MK7, 1913 MK7, and 1826 MK7; the 1707 MK7 offers a 450 degrees Celsius option.[1][2][3][4]
Does the MK7 offer a vacuum option?
The MK7 is highly customizable with nitrogen chamber, air, and vacuum options, enabling void-free reflow soldering.[1][2][5]
What flux management features does the MK7 include?
The MK7 flux management system uses a catalyst that produces no waste byproduct and allows flux removal while the oven is running, eliminating flux clogging risk. The 2043 MK7 adds a patented flux collection system with removable jars, a flux filtration box, a flux-free grill system, and a low-temperature catalyst that decomposes flux into carbon dioxide and water without requiring additional power or cooling.[1][5]
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the MK7 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the MK7 are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
The control-system platform and OS era of the MK7 are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the MK7 are on record.
Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician
The process node or technology generation of the MK7 is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the MK7 are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer
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Sources & citations
Sources (7)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]web.archive.org — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
- [2]web.archive.org — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
- [3]web.archive.org — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
- [4]hellerindustries.com — hellerindustries.comhellerindustries.com
- [5]sinerji-grup.com — sinerji-grup.comsinerji-grup.com
- [6]Equipment inventory listing
- [7]Heller 1936 MK7 SMT Reflow Oven — flason-smt.comflason-smt.com
Last updated Oct 11, 2026.
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