Recommendations for ultrasonic cleaning solution

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Does anyone have a recommendation for a cleaning solution us... - Jul 10, 2001 by pzohbon

As I mentioned in the previous string we are happy with Elec... - Jul 11, 2001 by

Your selections are good, assuming you are talking about cle... - Jul 11, 2001 by davef

You should check the archives, there has been much written o... - Jul 15, 2001 by kerryn hijacker

I�m using Zestron's Vigon sc 200 in our ultrasonic cleaner. ... - Jul 24, 2001 by Tommiller

Can you tell me a little bit about the Zestron product. How ... - Jul 24, 2001 by kerryn hijacker

5 stencils/day. Not sure of the cost, it is high, but I only... - Jul 30, 2001 by Tommiller

pzohbon

#7211

Recommendations for ultrasonic cleaning solution | 10 July, 2001

Does anyone have a recommendation for a cleaning solution used in an ultrasonic cleaner for cleaning RMA solder paste off stencils and adhesive off pcb boards. I am going to be evaluating Armakleen 2001, Zestron Vigon SC 200, and Aqueous Technologies SC 125.

Thanks

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Darby

#7220

Recommendations for ultrasonic cleaning solution | 11 July, 2001

As I mentioned in the previous string we are happy with Electrolube "SSS". The guy who built our ulrasonic cleaners recommended it and it works very well. You don't have to change tanks or machines for a switch from paste to adhesive. It doesn't leave white residue after cleaning up rework on no clean solder pastes either. It is not classed as flammable. He also suggested we try "Orange Solve", but we never got the chance.

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davef

#7226

Recommendations for ultrasonic cleaning solution | 11 July, 2001

Your selections are good, assuming you are talking about cleaning raw paste, rather than reflowed RMA. Maybe add Multicore Prozone, JNJ Aquasonic, and Kyzen Aquanox.

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kerryn hijacker

#7259

Recommendations for ultrasonic cleaning solution | 15 July, 2001

You should check the archives, there has been much written on this subject in the past. Asking about the correct chemistry is wise. It never ceases to amaze me how many people think ultrasonics will work without the proper chemistry. Without the right chemistry, ultrasonics won't work either. I recommend the original chemistry developed for ultrasonic stencil cleaning by Smart Sonic. I have had opportunities to use it on RMA, no-clean and adhesives and it works great, plus it has environmental certification.

Contact Smart Sonic at http://www.smartsonic.com

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Tommiller

#7350

Recommendations for ultrasonic cleaning solution | 24 July, 2001

I�m using Zestron's Vigon sc 200 in our ultrasonic cleaner. It works great for cleaning our adhevises and pastes (RMA and no clean) from stencils and misprinted PCBs. We used to use a saponifier which did a terrible cleaning job and was a real pain to get rid of when contaminated with lead.

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kerryn hijacker

#7354

Recommendations for ultrasonic cleaning solution | 24 July, 2001

Can you tell me a little bit about the Zestron product. How many stencils do you clean and much Zestron do you use per month? What is the cost? Do you mix it with water? If so, what temperature? How do you get rid of the waste?

Thanks.

Kerry

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Tommiller

#7456

Recommendations for ultrasonic cleaning solution | 30 July, 2001

5 stencils/day. Not sure of the cost, it is high, but I only use a little each month so it is cheaper than the 50+ gallons I was dumping out each month of the old stuff. Mix it with water and use at room temp (don�t have any eaters).Don�t create any liquid waste from the wash. Rinse does to an evaporator. Solid wastes (filter) to regular hazardous wastes.

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