In 2015, Desco Industries, Inc. purchased the assets of the 3M Static Control business, thereby creating the largest manufacturer of Static Control products in North America. This purchase led to the creation of the Desco Industries brand, SCS. Products still carry the familiar 3M part numbers.
SCS offers a full line of static control products. SCS is a vertically integrated manufacturer that spans from raw materials to finished products, providing unique control over the supply chain, product development, manufacturing, and quality management. SCS has the broadest range of static control shielding and barrier bags as well as a comprehensive Static Management Program (SMP), which utilizes a system of test equipment and software to monitor ESD control compliance in real-time, designed to improve the customer's product quality, production yields, and reliability. Ask us about conducting a SCS ESD Assessment to uncover the possible damaging impact of ESD and EOS in your SMT equipment.
In addition, the SCS product line includes wrist straps and foot grounders, a wide variety of worksurface mats and floor mats, workstation monitors, ESD event detectors and ESD test instruments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SMT Supplies an authorized distributor?
Yes, SMT Supplies is an authorized distributor for leading industrial electronics brands, including AIM Solder materials, Desco ESD products, Techspray & Chemtronics cleaners and chemicals, Excelta hand tools, Hakko and Metcal soldering and rework products, and other major manufacturers. As an authorized distributor, we provide genuine products with full manufacturer warranties, technical support, and complete compliance documentation, including certificates of conformance and material safety data sheets.
What industries does SMT Supplies serve?
SMT Supplies serves electronics manufacturing companies across aerospace and defense, automotive electronics, medical device manufacturing, industrial controls and instrumentation, telecommunications equipment, and consumer electronics production. Our technical team understands the specific regulatory requirements and reliability standards for each industry segment.
How fast can SMT Supplies ship orders?
SMT Supplies offers same-day shipping on in-stock items ordered before our 3pm (PST) cutoff time. We maintain an inventory of high-demand products, including popular AIM solder paste formulations, Techspray cleaners and fluxes, and consumables for electronics manufacturing. Expedited shipping options are available for urgent production requirements. We are also set up to ship HazMat materials.
Does SMT Supplies offer technical support for material selection?
Yes, our technical specialists provide application-specific expert guidance for solder material selection, flux chemistry recommendations, cleaning process optimization, and compliance documentation. We help engineering and procurement teams specify the right materials for their assembly processes, environmental conditions, and reliability requirements.