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Internacionalización con el apoyo de ACCIÓ

Broquetas strengthens its international expansion with its participation at Productronica 2025 and the support of ACCIÓ

Broquetas’ participation at Productronica 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for the electronics industry, has marked another important step in our international growth strategy. This event, held biennially in Munich, brings together top manufacturers, distributors, engineering firms and industry decision-makers, becoming a key platform to build partnerships and present innovations to a highly specialised audience. With the support of ACCIÓ, the Catalan Government’s agency for business competitiveness, our presence at this global event has been significantly reinforced. This collaboration has...

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Two reels, two eras, one single purpose: The Story of Broquetas S.L.

Equipo Broquetas

Our roots Broquetas S.L. has over 90 years of experience in the world of non-ferrous metal casting, transforming tin, lead, silver, and copper for multiple industries. Going back to 1975, at our facilities in Sant Boi de Llobregat, many of you will remember this reel from our Brofil Ag 3.5 brand for plumbing. The production manager was the father of the current manager, Lluís Broquetas. A time when every alloy was crafted with dedication and family tradition. From the past to the...

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Cómo influye la temperatura ambiente en la calidad de la soldadura

How ambient temperature affects electronic soldering

Equipo Broquetas

In electronic soldering, there are many details to consider: from choosing the soldering iron and type of solder to cleaning the surfaces. However, there is one factor that is often underestimated: room temperature. Whether during the hottest months, in cold winter workshops, or in spaces exposed to drafts, the environment can make the difference between obtaining a solid, reliable electrical connection or a weak, faulty connection. Next, we analyze three common situations and how to deal with them to ensure optimal...

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¡Broquetas at BATIMATEC 2025!

Sonia

We had the pleasure of participating in one of the key events of the construction sector in Africa and the Mediterranean region: Batimatec Expo, at the Palais des Expositions - SAFEX, Algiers. A meeting that allowed us to connect with professionals in the sector, share knowledge and explore new opportunities for collaboration. 🙌 Thank you to all of you who stopped by our booth. 👏 Thanks also to our colleagues: Lluís Broquetas and Marina Gibert.

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BROQUETAS S. L. AT GLOBAL INDUSTRIE LYON 2025 ALONGSIDE DAVUM

Sonia

From March 11th to 14th, Broquetas S.L. participated in Global Industrie Lyon 2025, one of the most important industrial trade fairs in Europe, together with our distributor in France, DAVUM. This event was an excellent opportunity to connect with industry professionals and showcase our soldering solutions for the electronics industry. During the trade show, several of our products stood out for their innovation and performance: 🔹 Sn100ECO – Our lead-free alloy, a sustainable and reliable option for electronic applications. 🔹 BROFIL 60...

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LEAD IN SOLDERING: INDISPENSABLE OR DISPENSABLE?

Equipo Broquetas

Throughout history, lead has been a key component in soldering, especially in the electronics industry, due to its unique properties that facilitate the bonding of components. However, growing concerns about its impact on health and the environment have sparked a debate about its use: is it indispensable, or can we do without it? The Properties that Define Lead To understand its relevance in soldering, it is essential to analyze its physical and chemical properties. Lead is characterized by its high density...

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WELDING, BRAZING, AND SOLDERING?

Sonia

Welding, soldering, and brazing are techniques for joining two or more metal pieces and, in some cases, other materials. They are also methods to fill gaps in metal parts. So, how do you determine which technique to use? This decision depends on the material, the desired strength, and the application. The main difference between welding and soldering is fusion. In soldering, the metals to be joined are heated but never melted. In welding, the base metals are melted to form...

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The Crucial Importance of Fluxes in the Electronic Soldering Process and Their Classification According to J-STD-004 and EN 61190 1-3 Standards

Sonia

In the electronics industry, the quality of solder joints is essential to ensure the proper functioning and reliability of devices. A fundamental component in this process is the flux, which plays a crucial role in creating clean, durable, and electrically reliable connections between electronic components and printed circuit boards (PCBs). What is a Flux and What is Its Role in Electronic Soldering? Flux is a chemical substance that facilitates the soldering process by removing oxides and contaminants present on the metallic...

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TIN: THE METAL MOST AFFECTED BY NEW TECHNOLOGIES

Sonia

Do you know which metal's price is most affected by new technologies? In 2024, tin prices remain volatile, but have shown an upward trend due to growing demand in the technology industry and supply constraints. Over the past two years, the price has ranged between $30,000 and $50,000 per tonne, even exceeding $40,000/t in 2023, driven by inventory shortages and growing demand from emerging industries, such as semiconductors and renewable energy. The tin price forecast according to BMI expects tin prices...

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GET TO KNOW ELECTRONIC HAND SOLDERING

Sonia

Among all the methods, manual or contact soldering is the technique with the longest history and, from a technical point of view, the best established. Recently it was carried out by hand by soldering operators, but in recent years robots have rapidly advanced their automation and streamlining. A look back at the history of hand soldering Soldering itself has about 6000 years of history and hand or tip welding was already in use as early as 1860. Back then, metals and...

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