PCB Cleaning (Cleaning of assemblies)
As a manufacturer and system supplier kolb provides for the cleaning of assembled PCBs the complete process from a single source: including machinery, accessories, cleaners and specially applied software controlled fully automated electronic processes.
The cleaning of assemblies (PCB cleaning) is almost mandatory today, particularly in high-end area. These boards (assembled / mounted PCBs) must be cleaned thoroughly of production residues and possible environmental and handling dirt to ensure a reliable further processing respectively a trouble-free performance.
Especially where sensitive and thus mostly expensive modules are used, such as in the aerospace industry, the automotive industry, in medical technology or telecommunications, the assembled PCB cleaning is a full and important production step.
But even with the so-called no-clean manufacturing, it may be that these components must be cleaned to avoid malfunctions.
The thorough removal of flux residues, colophony, resin, oxides and soldering materials are the main tasks in the cleaning of printed circuit boards, active and passive electronic components, BGA, flip chip, relays, inductors, etc.
The cleaning of an assembly is not only a necessary prerequisite for reliable bonding and / or varnishing and so e.g. for climate security / avoiding current leakages. Assembled PCBs cleaning also allows debugging and so preserves the value of misprints and / or ensures the optical quality of the electronic components.
Suitable cleaning systems
AQUBE® XH9
Fully automatic high end batch cleaner with largest process chamber worldwide
Capacity: up to 830 equals 19 m² (204.5 ft²) in up to four variable drawer basketsHorizontal up to eightfold spray rotors, VMH®-TurboDigital evaporative drying
Process chamber dimensions: W 970 • D 955 • H 900 mm (W 38.18" • D 37.59" • H 35.43")
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AQUBE® XH7
Fully automatic high end XL batch cleaner for assembled PCBs
Capacity: up to 540 (8.6 m² / 92.5 ft²) eurocard in up to three variable drawer basketsPolyPower® Technology (up to three times more pressure power and up to 30% less cycle time)
Horizontal up to sixfold spray rotors, VMH® TurboDigital evaporative drying
Process chamber dimensions: W 700 • D 720 • H 710 mm (W 27.55" • D 28.34" • H 27.95")
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AQUBE® XH5
Fully automatic high end assembled PCBs batch cleaner
Capacity: up to 176 (2.8 m²/30 ft²) eurocards in up to two variable drawer basketsPolyPower® Technology (up to three times more pressure power and up to 30% less cycle time)
Horizontal up to fourfold spray rotors, VMH® TurboDigital evaporative drying
Process chamber dimensions: W 540 • D 590 • H 570 mm (W 21.25" • D 23.22" • H 22.44")
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AQUBE® MV3 ONE
Fully automatic compact highend cleaning system for stencils and many more
Capacity: Screen, stencil, carrier, washing frame (PCBAs, Misprints Squeegees) up to 950 x 780 mm (37.5" x 31")Fully automatic 4step process, cleaning, MediumWipe®, rinsing and CWA® supercharger drying
Cleans stencils, screens, PumpPrint stencils, misprints from SMD adhesive, SMD paste, flux, oil, dust, grease
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AQUBE® LH7
Fully automatic state of the art PCB XL batch cleaner
Capacity: up to 540 (8.6 m² / 92.5 ft²) eurocards in up to three variable drawer basketsHorizontal up to sixfold spray rotors, VMH®-TurboDigital evaporative drying
PolyPower® Technology (up to three times more pressure power and up to 30% less cycle time)
Process chamber dimensions: W 700 • D 720 • H 710 mm (W 27.55" • D 28.34" • H 27.95")
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AQUBE® LH5
Fully automatic standard assembled PCBs batch cleaner
Capacity: up to 176 (2.8 m² / 30 ft²) eurocards in up to two variable drawer basketsHorizontal up to fourfold spray rotors, VMH®-TurboDigital evaporative drying
PolyPower® Technology (up to three times more pressure power and up to 30% less cycle time)
Process chamber dimensions: W 540 • D 590 • H 570 mm (W 21.25" • D 23.22" • H 22.44")
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PSE 300 2VL
Fully automatic two-tank two-circuit stencil cleaning system
Capacity: Screen, stencil, carrier, washing frame up to 950 x 780 mm (37.5" x 31")Fully automatic 4step process, cleaning, MediumWipe®, rinsing and CWA® supercharger drying
Cleans stencils, screens, PumpPrint stencils, misprints from SMD adhesive, SMD paste, flux, oil, dust, grease
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PSE LH5
Fully automatic economy assembled PCBs batch cleaner
Capacity: up to 176 (2.8 m² / (30 ft²) eurocards in up to two variable drawer basketsHorizontal up to fourfold spray rotors, VMH®-Turbo evaporative drying
Process chamber dimensions: W 540 • D 590 • H 570 mm
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PSE LH7
Fully automatic XL economy PCB cleaner
Capacity: up to 540 (8.6 m² / 92.5 ft²) eurocards in up to three variable drawer basketsHorizontal up to sixfold spray rotors, VMH®-Turbo evaporative drying
Process chamber dimensions: W 700 • D 720 • H 710 mm (W 27.55" • D 28.34" • H 27.95")
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Suitable detergents
MultiEx® 3D series
MultiEx® 3D series detergents are aqueous three-dimensional cleaners (1. colophonium removal, deoxydizing, 3. passivating) for use in kolb systems with PowerSpray® technology and in all common spray-in-air cleaning systems.Most suitable for: assembled PCBs, DCBs, ceramic substrates, also screens, stencils, PumpPrints and misprints.
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MultiEx® A12
MultiEx® A12 is an aqueous alkaline cleaning detergent for use in kolb systems with PowerSpray® and AirFlow® technology as well as in any common spray-in-air and spray-in-immersion cleaning system.Most suitable for PCBs, solder carriers, solder pallets, ESD boxes , PCB storage magazines
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MultiEx® Rapid
Aqueous alkaline PCB cleaning detergent concentrate
MultiEx® Rapid is a detergent concentrate removes particularly to remove rosin and flux residues quickly, thoroughly and with best possible product care from assembled PCBs.
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MultiEx® VR series
MultiEx® VR series offers aqueous alkaline broadband detergents, ideal for ultra-fine cleaning of high-end electronic components, for use in kolb systems with PowerSpray® technology and all common spray-in-air cleaning systems.Most suitable for: Assembled PCBs, ceramic substrates, misprints, stencils, solder carriers, solder pallets, ESD boxes, PCB magazines
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PastEx® AP15
PastEx® AP is an aqueous alkaline broadband detergent, ideal for ultra-fine cleaning of high-end electronic components, for use in kolb systems with PowerSpray® technology and common spray-in-air cleaning systems and optionally as well in AirFlow® systems and common pray-in-immersion devices.Most suitable for: Assembled PCBs, ceramic substrates, misprints, solder carriers, solder pallets, ESD boxes, PCB magazines
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