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  1. January 11, 2023

    A Breakthrough in Ultrasonic Cleaning - Introducing ULTROPCB

    We're always on the lookout for new, more efficient and effective methods of cleaning circuit boards, so we'd like to introduce a new product which we believe is a game changer for the ultrasonic cleaning market.

    What is ultrasonic cleaning?

    Ultrasonic cleaning is a popular method of cleaning parts due to high levels of efficiency and low levels of input required.  An ultrasonic cleaner uses high-frequency sound waves to create microscopic implosions, and the gentle scrubbing action that this creates dislodges contaminants from even the most intricate surfaces and hard-to-reach areas.  This cleaning action on a microscopic scale results in a comprehensive clean with minimal effort and risk of damage, making it perfect for cleaning PCBs and other delicate or fiddly parts.

    ULTROPCB ultrasonic PCB cleaner

    To get the best results from ultrasonic cleaning it is important to use a dedicated ultrasonic cleaning solution.  ULTROPCB

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  2. December 19, 2022

    Buy Now, Pay Later with The Allendale Group

    We have launched a “Buy now, pay later” option across all of our stores using PayPal Credit.  


    Our customers will now be able to select this payment method at checkout for purchases amounting to £99 or more. This 0% interest option is ideal for managing larger payments without the pressure of having to pay upfront and will apply to every single spend of the required amount for four months.  


    It's now easier than ever to check out store-wide at The Allendale Group, with our available options: PayPal, “Buy now, pay later” with PayPal Credit, Google Pay and Credit/Debit card. 

     

    You can read more about the service here.

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  3. September 07, 2022

    International Day of Charity at The Allendale Group

    In honour of the International Day of Charity, our team at The Allendale Group have participated in guessing games to raise donations for the Down’s Syndrome Association.


    We arranged various fun challenges to get everyone in the office involved for this excellent cause. Our challenges involved guessing how long a piece of string was, how many Portavolt Variable Transformers there were in a picture, and how many wrapped sweets there were in our C106 case.

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  4. June 29, 2022

    We're welcoming visitors again

    Interested in taking a closer look at our products before purchasing?  Want to discuss reselling or own brand products?

    Click here to book your visit and we'll do our best to help.

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  5. November 24, 2021

    The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Everyone On Your List

    With only one month until Christmas, the pressure to find the perfect gift for your loved ones is on...

     

    Our carefully selected gift guide lists best-selling and top-reviewed products that are sure to impress.

    We have included favourites from our Machine DRO, Cases and Enclosures, Allendale Ultrasonics, and Allendale Crafts stores, suitable for all price ranges to ensure that you can find quality items whatever the budget.

     

    Our curated gifts are stocked up and ready for their spot under your Christmas tree - while stocks last!

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  6. October 17, 2021

    Expanding our site and investing in new roofing

    An exciting new investment for The Allendale Group - with an expansion of 11K square feet for our site and further improvements with a new roof.

    Our business has continued to grow in many ways over the years and we are thrilled about this latest development.

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  7. April 30, 2021

    Apple Pay now available at checkout

    Apple Pay is now an optional payment method on all of our sites.

     

    If you have an Apple device, you can checkout using this fast and convenient payment option when using the Safari browser.

     

    Save time entering payment information and addresses using this secure method.

     

    For more information on Apple Pay, please click here.

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  8. April 19, 2021

    The Allendale Group reached its 18th Birthday on Friday!

    We are proud to announce that our team has supplied products to loyal customers for the last 18 years.
     
    Our customer base has grown beyond our expectations since 2003, and so has our business.
     
    We now have 12 separate e-commerce stores that deliver to customers in over 165 countries and our own manufacturing and distribution facility in China.
     
    Thank you to our customers for your continued support, and of course to our amazing staff who have kept working hard throughout this last year.
     
    Many more exciting plans to come!
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  9. March 17, 2021

    Customer review of our SRA Fast Chip Kit for SMD Removal

    A customer has reviewed our SRA Fast Chip Kit for SMD Removal - 2cc Flux 820mm Alloy - Lead-Free.

    See what he had to say below,

     

    "Following your recommendation to try your SRA Fast Chip Kit I thought I would let you know how I got on with it, in a word 'BRILLIANT'!! 

    Definitely going to buy more!  I needed to remove a 38pin ESP 32 module which is basically a PCB with castellated sides. There are other components under its metal can, and excessive heat will wreck the module. The way the stuff works is it mix's with the existing solder to form a mixture that will stay liquid for some time ( 20 + secs). Although the solder melts at 58 deg you need a much hotter iron to enable it to stay liquid for some time, I used around 300 deg as the pads are quite big. You would need to turn that down for really fine pitch chips. You need to be VERY generous with the flux, and the solder getting it to bridge to its

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  10. February 22, 2021

    Customer Question: Which flux is best for me?

    Read our PCB engineers reply to a customer's query below.

    Q: Looking to buy some flux from your company, if you could advise which flux is best for me. I am currently repairing pcb electronics, vehicle electrical parts like instrument clusters. The flux I currently use works well but if you revisit the pub after 1 or 2 months there's green residue over the area flux was used. It's eating away at the small resistors and is self damaging over time. Can you advise why this is happening and a suitable product from your shop that guarantees safe working with pcb electronics without the flux turning into green corrosive residue Iver to.e

    A: Fluxes by their nature can be chemically aggressive which helps to remove oxidisation from metals which allows the solder to “Wet” the surface. It may be that the current flux being used is of the type which is recommended to be removed by chemically washing or ultrasonic cleaning. This is fine to use to achieve a good solder joint but

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