Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 24 19:08:07 EDT 1998 | Stev Evers
| Does anyone have any recommendations for SMT Adhesive and Solder Paste Cleaning Systems? We are looking for a complete system of Chemical, Equipment, etc... Utrasonics are the only technology for my money that offer any hope of removing this tack
Electronics Forum | Thu Mar 28 13:25:43 EST 2002 | Mike Konrad
Hi Dave, No-clean paste is more difficult to remove in post-reflow cleaning applications. In stencil, misprint and tool cleaning applications however, no-clean paste poses no extra degree of cleaning difficulty. There are few special requirement
Electronics Forum | Mon Feb 19 11:36:39 EST 2001 | billschreiber
Hello Mark, I wish it were that simple so I could direct you to a particular manufacturer and stencil cleaner model. Unfortunately, there are several issues complicating the process of cleaning all these applications in one machine. First and fore
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 29 13:09:12 EST 1999 | Mike Konrad
There are three primary methods of stencil cleaning. � Hand Cleaning � Spray-In-Air Cleaning � Ultrasonic Cleaning Hand Cleaning: Hand cleaning involves the removal of solder paste or adhesives from stencils using a chemically saturated wipe and /
Electronics Forum | Mon Jun 19 09:47:23 EDT 2017 | georgetruitt
You have a lot to think about! What does the flux manufacturer recommend as far as specifics like water temp or pressure? Do they recommend high temp di-water a detergent or saponifier? Do you currently have a cleaning machine, batch cleaner or inl
Electronics Forum | Mon Mar 03 14:09:59 EST 2003 | Bill Schreiber
Hello Alwil, It appears that some of the other respondents are recommending that the waste stream be discharged to drain, if possible. Keep in mind, the chemistry used is not the only factor to determine legal drain disposal. If you are cleaning s
Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 09 12:23:07 EDT 2001 | Mike Konrad
Hi Danial, Yes, you can use one cleaning chemistry for all paste types. There are many available chemistries from many manufacturers. The chemistries that I would recommend include: StencilWash Plus from Aqueous Technologies http://www.aqueouste
Electronics Forum | Thu Mar 28 16:00:31 EST 2002 | bschreiber
Hello Dave, Water Washable (Organic Acid, OA) post solder flux residue is designed for cleaning in plain water without cleaning chemical additives. The real advantage of water washable flux was that it cleaned in plain water without additives � no
Electronics Forum | Mon Sep 13 11:02:08 EDT 1999 | Bill Schreiber
Mike failed to list the company that introduced the first ultrasonic stencil cleaner in 1990. The company remains the leader in stencil cleaning worldwide: Smart Sonic Corporation Tel: 1(800)906-4407 Fax: 1(818) 909-6409 e-mail: smt@smatrsonic.com w
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 20 13:10:54 EST 2001 | billschreiber
Hello Dave, Before I get into waste management, I must first stress the importance of checking with your local regulating agencies. Every area can be and usually is different. California regulations differ from Ohio and Ohio�s are different than Mu
