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Clean bill of health?
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25/02/2008
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Whilst environmental legislation like the RoHS Directive is designed to promote a greener world, the impact can have both positive and negative effects on the industry. RoHS – the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive – has polarised opinion and, in some areas, is seen as more eco harmful than eco friendly.
But it’s the financial burden of complying with the Directive that has hit manufacturers the hardest. Lead free solders have higher melting points and therefore need elevated process temperatures during the production process. This in turn requires more power consumption, which has meant an increase in operating costs and a negative effect on companies trying to make their entire operations more eco friendly.
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Author
Mike Richardson
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