Norplex-Micarta (Postville, Iowa) announced the availability of WaveMax 5000, a thermoset composite material for durable, high-temperature solder pallets. It provides high mechanical strength at a continuous operating temperature of 260°C/500°F. The material easily withstands exposures to temperatures approaching 360°C/680°F, similar to those produced during wave soldering and IR reflow. It is combination of a nonwoven random glass mat substrate and a high-temperature, static dissipative epoxy resin system, and is available in three additional grades, WaveMax 1000, WaveMax 2000 and WaveMax 3000.