{"id":315,"date":"2016-03-07T11:17:28","date_gmt":"2016-03-07T11:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rigiflex.com\/blog\/?p=315"},"modified":"2025-06-05T12:25:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T12:25:46","slug":"why-choose-pcbs-that-are-rohs-compliant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rigiflex.com\/blog\/why-choose-pcbs-that-are-rohs-compliant\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Choose PCBs that are RoHS Compliant?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In PCB manufacturing sectors, \u2018RoHS Compliant\u2019 is a regularly used term.\u00a0 You might have often heard PCB and other electronic products manufacturers claiming that their products are RoHS compliant. Most of the customers just know that RoHS compliant PCB boards add value to their applications, but they are unaware of the exact meaning and the significance of the standard.<\/p>\n<p>Are you a customer who regularly invests in several types of PCBs to assemble various electronic products? If yes, then it is important for you to know about the RoHS certificate of compliance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rigiflex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/124.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1359 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rigiflex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/124.png\" alt=\"ROHS Compliant\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rigiflex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/124.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.rigiflex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/124-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rigiflex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/124-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/www.rigiflex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/124-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rigiflex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/124-1140x380.png 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>RoHS Compliance Defined<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) was adopted by the European Union in 2003. The standard was formulated to restrict manufacturers from using 6 hazardous materials when assembling electronics products. The substances that are considered highly hazardous are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cadmium (Cd)<\/li>\n<li>Mercury (Hg)<\/li>\n<li>Exavalent chromium (Cr (VI)<\/li>\n<li>Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)<\/li>\n<li>Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)<\/li>\n<li>Lead (Pb)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>RoHS directives restrict the usage of these substances on the board, solder, or finishing materials.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rigiflex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/RoHS-Compliant.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-316 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rigiflex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/RoHS-Compliant-291x300.jpg\" alt=\"RoHS Compliant\" width=\"291\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rigiflex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/RoHS-Compliant-291x300.jpg 291w, https:\/\/www.rigiflex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/RoHS-Compliant.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>According to RoHS directives, the acceptable levels of these substances are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mercury 0.1% by weight 1000 ppm<\/li>\n<li>Cadmium 0.01% by weight 100 ppm<\/li>\n<li>Lead 0.1 % by weight 1000 ppm<\/li>\n<li>Cr6+ 0.1% by weight 1000 ppm<\/li>\n<li>PBB, PBDE 0.1% by weight 1000 ppm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When manufacturers say that their PCBs are RoHS compliant, you can rest assured with unmatched reliability and quality. Now, RoHS directives are stringently followed by most of the countries and thus unitedly contribute to solving e-waste problems.\u00a0 This in turn contributes to environmental sustainability. In addition, compliance to RoHS has minimized health hazards caused to workers to a great extent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Partner with RoHS Complaint PCB Manufacturers <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To reduce the impact and dangerous effects on people and the environment, most of today\u2019s PCB manufactures follow RoHS directives when assembling PCBs. However, ensure that your PCB manufacturing partner is following the guidelines strictly.<\/p>\n<p>Consider partnering with leading manufacturers like RigiFlex, who is fair in their business dealings and promise <a href=\"https:\/\/rigiflex.com\/blog\/important-questions-on-rohs-compliance-answered\/\">RoHS compliant PCB manufacturing<\/a>. This way you can be assured of getting quality PCB boards that are manufactured in adherence to RoHS guidelines. For more information about PCB manufacturing and the services, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rigiflex.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.rigiflex.com<\/a> or contact the company at (714) 688-1500.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><a href=\" https:\/\/www.rigiflex.com\/pcb-quote\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-781 size-full\" src=\" https:\/\/www.rigiflex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/PCB-Online-Quote.png\" alt=\"PCB Online Quote\" width=\"247\" height=\"50\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In PCB manufacturing sectors, \u2018RoHS Compliant\u2019 is a regularly used term.\u00a0 You might have often heard PCB and other electronic products manufacturers claiming that their products are RoHS compliant. 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