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PAGE 1 ▪ kolb Cleaning Technology GmbH About us Did you know that we – kolb Cleaning Technology – are regarded as the inventors of aqueous system cleaning for the electronics industry, as it is used today in high-tech production plants? Founded in 1988, we are a pioneer and a global leader in customized and sustainable cleaning processes for the electronics industry. At kolb, you receive all process components from a single source: equipment, detergents, process design, and training for the efficient and sustainable operation of our products. Our portfolio includes systems for every cleaning task within electronics production. kolb system solutions are available, among others, for the cleaning of stencils, misprints/assemblies, solder frames/carriers, condensate traps, board carriers, machine parts and hand tools. Our customers include companies such as Airbus, Bosch, Conti Temic, DIEHL, Dyson, EADS, Flextronics, Hella, Loewe, Nokia, Philips, Samsung, Solectron, Siemens, Sony, and Tesla. In addition to innovation, sustainability has been a top priority for many years. Resource-efficient systems – such as our new TZD Technology featured on pages 6, 8, and 18 – as well as modern low-temperature detergents and long-lasting equipment are key elements of our company’s sustainability concept. For detailed information about our company, please visit our website: www.kolb-ct.com.
Application Overview ▪ PAGE 2 Application overview for kolb detergents The kolb product portfolio includes not only highly specialized cleaning systems, but also detergents, rinsing media, service products and analytical products that are optimally matched to each specific application requirement. kolb detergents, rinsing media, and additives can be used not only in kolb cleaning systems, but generally also in cleaning systems from other manufacturers with comparable technology. The application overview helps you quickly identify the optimal kolb detergent for your specific cleaning process. All kolb chemical products are subject to the strictest controls to ensure compliance with all globally applicable environmental, safety, and quality standards. All kolb detergents are free of PFAS, halogens and silicones. In addition, kolb has been certified according to both ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 for many years.
SinglePhase SinglePhase identifies homogeneous (single- phase) detergents that do not need to be mixed before use and later not permanently agitated. They work immediately with full cleaning effect, thus reducing process times and enabling cost-saving systems technology. PAGE 3 ▪ Icon Explanations – our kolb Benefits Icon Explanations – our kolb Benefits HighLoad HighLoad-labeled detergents have an exceptionally high load capacity and can reliably dissolve and bind large amounts of contaminants. This results in long service life and low operating costs, as the cleaner rarely needs to be replaced. WaterFree WaterFree identifies anhydrous kolb detergents as well kolb cleaning systems which operate in a closed cycle without water (connection), only with a communicating cleaning/rinsing detergent. LowTemp LowTemp-labeled detergents achieve their full cleaning performance even at low application temperatures. This results in long service life with low detergent and energy consumption, minimal concentration fluctuations, cost-efficient system operation, reduced material requirements and low odor emissions. LowConduct LowConduct identifies detergents that contain very little conductive material, preventing detergent-related conductivity (ionic contamination) from being transferred into rinsing processes. These detergents significantly save water and energy. TernarySeq® TernarySeq®-labeled detergents remove contaminants in a three-stage process and convert them into a homogeneous mixture. This results in long service life and cost-efficient operation, as contaminants can be removed from the cleaning circuit through simple filtration. RinseSuitable RinseSuitable-labeled detergents have excellent drying properties and are therefore also suitable as a rinsing medium. This enables rinse-water-free processes and cost-efficient system operation.
PCBAs Detergents for Automated Cleaning Processes • MultiEx® VR series • Product Cleaning ▪ PAGE 4 MultiEx® VR series offers water-based, homogeneous, low-temperature detergents with a broad range of cleaning power and a long bath life, which are ideal for the thorough and resource-efficient cleaning of PCBAs. MultiEx VR series ® MultiEx® VR detergents reliably and efficiently remove flux residues from most solder pastes and fluxes available on the market, even for more demanding cleaning tasks. Thanks to their high fluidity, MultiEx® VR detergents are ideal for thorough cleaning around and under components with small gaps and in hard-to-reach areas. MultiEx® VR cleaners are supplied as a ready-to-use mixture (ReadyMix) for direct use in kolb cleaning systems with PowerSpray® and AirFlow® technology and all other common cleaning systems with comparable technology. MultiEx® VR-SP is also available as a concentrate for mixing with water. Relevant kolb cleaning systems AQUBE® X series AQUBE® LH series PSE LH series Product information MultiEx® VR-SP Product information MultiEx® VR-18 Recommended application Product information MultiEx® VR-HPA
Recommended application PCBAs PAGE 5 ▪ Detergents for Automated Cleaning Processes • MultiEx® NP-1 • Product Cleaning MultiEx® NP-1 is a water-based, homogeneous, low-temperature detergent with a neutral pH value that is ideal for thorough, gentle and resource-efficient cleaning of PCBAs. MultiEx NP-1 MultiEx® NP-1 reliably and efficiently removes flux residues from many solder pastes and fluxes available on the market, even at pH neutrality. MultiEx® NP-1 impresses with its neutral pH value and superior material compatibility, even with very sensitive materials and labels. Thanks to its high fluidity, MultiEx® NP-1 is ideal for thorough cleaning around and under components with small gaps and in hard-to-reach areas. MultiEx® NP-1 is supplied as a ready-to-use mixture (ReadyMix) for direct use in kolb cleaning systems with PowerSpray® and AirFlow® technology and all other common cleaning systems with comparable technology. Relevant kolb cleaning systems AQUBE® X series AQUBE® LH series PSE LH series Product information MultiEx® NP-1 ®
PCBAs Recommended application Detergents for Automated Cleaning Processes • MultiEx® Rapid • Product Cleaning ▪ PAGE 6 MultiEx® Rapid is a water-based, homogeneous high-temperature detergent that is ideal for the quick and thorough cleaning of PCBAs. MultiEx Rapid ® MultiEx® Rapid reliably removes flux residues from many solder pastes and fluxes available on the market. MultiEx® Rapid is designed for use at higher temperatures, enabling particularly short cleaning times. MultiEx® Rapid is supplied as a concentrate for mixing with water in kolb cleaning systems with PowerSpray® and AirFlow® technology and all other common cleaning systems with comparable technology. Relevant kolb cleaning systems AQUBE® X series AQUBE® LH series PSE LH series Product information MultiEx® Rapid
PCBAs Solder Frames Carrier Metallized Substrates Recommended application PAGE 7 ▪ Detergents for Automated Cleaning Processes • MultiEx® 3D series • Product Cleaning MultiEx® 3D series offers water-based, homogeneous, low-temperature detergents with a broad range of cleaning power, a special cleaning technology and a long bath life. They are ideal for the thorough and resource-efficient cleaning of PCBAs and metallized substrates, as well as for the reliable cleaning of solder frames and carriers. MultiEx 3D series ® MultiEx® 3D detergents reliably and efficiently remove flux residues from most solder pastes and fluxes available on the market, as well as metal oxides, working in three dimensions: Dimension 1 – Flux removal: Flux residues are removed, minimising the risk of electrical malfunctions due to electrochemical migration. Dimension 2 – Deoxidation: Metal oxides are removed to ensure reliable bonding on metallic surfaces and to prevent any negative impact on electrical conductivity. Dimension 3 – Passivation: The deoxidised metal surfaces are passivated to protect them from re-oxidation. MultiEx® 3D detergents are supplied as a ready-to-use mixture (ReadyMix) for direct use in kolb cleaning systems with PowerSpray® and AirFlow® technology and all other common cleaning systems with comparable technology. Relevant kolb cleaning systems AQUBE® X series AQUBE® LH series PSE LH series AF series Product information Product information MultiEx® 3D-H2 MultiEx® 3D-A3
PCBAs Recommended application Metallized Substrates Detergents for Automated Cleaning Processes • MultiEx® ST • Product Cleaning ▪ PAGE 8 MultiEx® ST s a water-based, homogeneous, low-temperature detergent with a long bath life that has been precisely developed for special requirements and is ideal for the thorough and resource-efficient cleaning of PCBAs and metallized substrates. MultiEx ST ® MultiEx® ST reliably and efficiently removes even difficult-to-clean flux residues from many solder pastes and fluxes available on the market – especially for more demanding cleaning tasks such as residues from ‘no-clean’ fluxes. Thanks to its high fluidity, MultiEx® ST is ideal for thorough cleaning around and under components with small gaps and in hard-to-reach areas. MultiEx® ST is supplied as a ready-to-use mixture (ReadyMix) for direct use in kolb cleaning systems with PowerSpray® and AirFlow® technology and all other common cleaning systems with comparable technology. Relevant kolb cleaning systems AQUBE® X series AQUBE® LH series PSE LH series Product information MultiEx® ST
Stencils Screens Recommended application MultiEx® N7-TS reliably and efficiently removes solder paste residues from most solder pastes available on the market, even at pH neutrality. MultiEx® N7-TS impresses with its neutral pH value and superior material compatibility, even with very sensitive materials. MultiEx® N7-TS is supplied as a ready-to-use mixture (ReadyMix) for direct use in kolb cleaning systems with PowerSpray® and AirFlow® technology and all other common cleaning systems with comparable technology. MultiEx® N7-TS is also suitable for direct use in stencil and screen printers for automatic stencil underside cleaning. Relevant kolb cleaning systems AQUBE® MV series PSE MV series PSE 300 series Product information MultiEx® N7-TS PAGE 9 ▪ Detergents for Automated Cleaning Processes • MultiEx® N7-TS • Tool Cleaning MultiEx® N7-TS is a water-based, homogeneous and pH-neutral low-temperature detergent with a broad range of cleaning power, integrated rinsing function and long bath life, which is ideal for thorough, gentle and resource-efficient cleaning processes for stencils and screens. MultiEx N7-TS ®
Stencils Screens Relevant kolb cleaning systems AQUBE® MV series PSE MV series PSE 300 series Recommended application Detergents for Automated Cleaning Processes • MultiEx® B11 • Tool Cleaning ▪ PAGE 11 MultiEx® B11 is a water-based, low-temperature detergent with a broad range of cleaning power and a long bath life, making it ideal for the quick and thorough cleaning of stencils and screens. MultiEx B11 ® MultiEx® B11 reliably and efficiently removes solder paste residues from most solder pastes available on the market. MultiEx® B11 is characterised by its mild alkalinity and particularly high efficiency. This results in short cleaning times and makes MultiEx B11 perfect for high-throughput electronics productions. MultiEx® B11 is supplied as a concentrate for mixing with water in kolb cleaning systems with PowerSpray® technology and all other common cleaning systems with comparable technology. Product information MultiEx® B11
Stencils Screens Recommended application PAGE 12 ▪ Detergents for Automated Cleaning Processes • MultiEx® SC • Tool Cleaning MultiEx® SC is a water-free, homogeneous, low-temperature detergent with a broad spectrum of activity and a long bath life, making it ideal for the thorough and resource-efficient cleaning of stencils and screens. MultiEx SC ® MultiEx® SC reliably and efficiently removes solder paste residues from most solder pastes available on the market. Due to its special water-free formulation, MultiEx® SC is particularly suitable for applications where contact of the cleaned goods with water must be avoided. MultiEx® SC is supplied as a ready-to-use mixture (ReadyMix) for direct use in kolb cleaning systems with PowerSpray® and AirFlow® technology and all other common cleaning systems with comparable technology. Relevant kolb cleaning systems AQUBE® MV series PSE MV series PSE 300 series Product information MultiEx® SC
Stencils Screens Relevant kolb cleaning systems AQUBE® MV series PSE MV series PSE 300 series Recommended application Detergents for Automated Cleaning Processes • MultiEx® GC • Tool Cleaning ▪ PAGE 13 MultiEx® GC is a water-free, homogeneous, low-temperature detergent with an integrated rinsing function and a long bath life, which is ideal for thorough and resource-efficient cleaning processes for stencils and screens. MultiEx GC ® MultiEx® GC reliably and efficiently removes solder paste and adhesive residues from many solder pastes and adhesives available on the market. Thanks to its special water-free formulation, MultiEx® GC is particularly suitable for applications where contact between the cleaning material and water must be avoided. MultiEx® GC is supplied as a ready-to-use mixture (ReadyMix) for direct use in kolb cleaning systems with PowerSpray® and AirFlow® technology and all other common cleaning systems with comparable technology. Product information MultiEx® GC
PAGE 13 ▪ Detergents for Automated Cleaning Processes • MultiEx® CP • Tool Cleaning MultiEx® CP is a water-free, homogeneous, low-temperature detergent with a long bath life that has been precisely developed for special requirements and is ideal for the thorough and resource-efficient cleaning of stencils and screens. MultiEx CP ® Stencils Screens Recommended application MultiEx® CP reliably and efficiently removes even difficult-to-clean solder and thermal paste residues from many solder and thermal pastes available on the market – especially for more demanding cleaning tasks such as dried or highly sticky residues. Thanks to its special water-free formulation, MultiEx® CP is also particularly suitable for applications where contact between the cleaning goods and water must be avoided. MultiEx® CP is supplied as a ready-to-use mixture (ReadyMix) for direct use in kolb cleaning systems with PowerSpray® and AirFlow® technology and all other common cleaning systems with comparable technology. Relevant kolb cleaning systems AQUBE® MV series PSE MV series PSE 300 series Product information MultiEx® CP
Detergents for Automated Cleaning Processes • MultiEx® A12 • Tool Cleaning ▪ PAGE 14 MultiEx® is a water-based, homogeneous, low-temperature detergent with a broad range of cleaning power and a long bath life, making it ideal for the thorough and resource-efficient cleaning of solder frames and carriers. MultiEx A12 ® Solder Frames Carrier Recommended application MultiEx® A12 reliably and efficiently removes flux residues and condensate from most solder pastes and fluxes available on the market. Thanks to its special formulation, MultiEx® A12 is particularly multifunctional, meaning that its range of applications can extend beyond the recommendations listed in the application overview. MultiEx® A12 is supplied as a ready-to-use mixture (ReadyMix) for direct use in kolb cleaning systems with PowerSpray® and AirFlow® technology and all other common cleaning systems with comparable technology. Relevant kolb cleaning systems AQUBE® MH series PSE MH series AF series Product information MultiEx® A12
Recommended application Solder Frames Carrier PAGE 15 ▪ Detergents for Automated Cleaning Processes • MultiEx® CP-A • Tool Cleaning MultiEx® CP-A is a water-based, homogeneous low-temperature detergent that has been precisely developed for specific requirements and is ideal for the thorough and resource-efficient cleaning of coating carriers. MultiEx CP-A ® MultiEx® CP-A reliably and efficiently removes resistant coating and lacquer residues from many coating and lacquer products available on the market – even if they have already hardened. MultiEx® CP-A dissolves coating and lacquer products based on polyurethane, acrylic, silicone, epoxy, polyolefin and other systems – as well as nano-coatings. MultiEx® CP-A is supplied as a ready-to-use mixture (ReadyMix) for direct use in kolb cleaning systems with PowerSpray® and AirFlow® technology and all other common cleaning systems with comparable technology. Relevant kolb cleaning systems AQUBE® MH series PSE MH series AF series Product information MultiEx® CP-A
Condensate traps Filters Solder Frames Carrier Recommended application Detergents for Automated Cleaning Processes • ContraFlux® series • Maintenance Cleaning ▪ PAGE 16 ContraFlux® series offers water-based, homogeneous low-temperature detergents with a broad range of cleaning power, ideal for thorough and resource-efficient cleaning of condensate traps and filters, as well as for reliable cleaning of solder frames and carriers. ContraFlux series ® ContraFlux® detergents reliably and thoroughly remove flux residues and condensate from most solder pastes and fluxes available on the market. ContraFlux® FM is particularly efficient, absorbing up to 20 % of its volume in contamination and thus offering high loading capacity – a significant advantage for the cost-efficient cleaning of even large quantities of condensate traps, filters, solder frames or carriers. ContraFlux® Basic is ideal as an entry-level solution for cleaning smaller quantities of condensate traps, filters, solder frames or carriers. ContraFlux® FM is supplied as a ready-to-use mixture (ReadyMix) for direct use and ContraFlux® Basic as a concentrate for mixing with water in kolb cleaning systems with AirFlow® technology and all other common cleaning systems with comparable technology. ContraFlux® BC is a multifunctional solution for the cleaning items mentioned above and is also particularly suitable for magazines, boxes and other containers used in electronics production. ContraFlux® BC is supplied as a concentrate for mixing with water in kolb cleaning systems with PowerSpray® and AirFlow® technology and all other common cleaning systems with comparable technology. Relevant kolb cleaning systems AQUBE® MH series PSE MH series AF series Product information ContraFlux® FM Product information ContraFlux® BC Product information ContraFlux® Basic
PAGE 17 ▪ Detergents for Manual Use SG Clean SG Clean is a ready-to-use detergent for stainless steel and glass surfaces; dries quickly and streak-free. Product information ESD UniClean ESD UniClean is a ready-to-use, ESD-safe detergent for production and office equipment such as work tables, shelves and other surfaces. It offers impressive antistatic and dustrepellent properties. Product information WetWipes WetWipes are ready-to-use cleaning wipes for manual cleaning of stencils, screens and other components of stencils and screen printers. They can be used to easily remove rough solder paste residues. Product information FR60/FR100 FR60/FR100 are ready-to-use spray cleaners for manual cleaning of PCBAs. Thanks to their short action time and high volatility, flux residues can be quickly removed from small batches. Compared to FR60, FR100 offers increased dissolving power and is therefore particularly suitable for flux residues that are difficult to clean. Product information G50® G50® is a water-based, ready-to-use intensive detergent for manual cleaning of solder frames, carriers, condensate traps, filters and other components of soldering systems. It impresses with its high cleaning power, which allows even hard-to-remove and burnt flux residues and condensates to be cleaned reliably and thoroughly. Product information CF1® CF1® is a water-based, ready-to-use detergent for manual cleaning of soldering frames, carriers, condensate traps, filters and other components of soldering systems. It thoroughly removes flux residues and condensates while offering superior material compatibility. Product information OF1® OF1® is a ready-to-use oven cleaning gel for manual process chamber cleaning of reflow, wave, vapour phase and selective soldering systems. It can be used to quickly and thoroughly remove flux residues and condensates without the need for rinsing with water. Product information
MultiRinse AF MultiRinse AF is a ready-to-use rinsing fluid with excellent drying properties and long bath life for use in kolb cleaning systems with AirFlow® technology. It is an efficient alternative to rinsing with water and enables a completely wastewater-free cleaning process for solder frames, carriers, condensate traps and filters. WipeEx SA120 WipeEx SA120 is a ready-to-use detergent for automatic stencil underside cleaning in stencil and screen printers, reliably removing solder paste residues. ESD FloorClean ESD FloorClean is a concentrate that is mixed with water for ESD-safe floor cleaning. It can be used both as a polishing agent and for daily maintenance and is also suitable for use in floor cleaning machines. CarrierSeal® CarrierSeal® is a ready-to-use sealing protection for carriers and process chamber elements in conformal coating systems. It is applied before the conformal coating process by spraying or painting and can then be quickly and easily removed, together with any adhering contaminants, by simply peeling it off or using a water-based rinsing process. Detergents for Manual Use • Rinsing Fluids ▪ PAGE 18 MultiRinse PS MultiRinse PS is a ready-to-use rinsing fluid with excellent drying properties and long bath life for use in kolb cleaning systems with PowerSpray® technology. It is an efficient alternative to rinsing with water and enables a completely wastewater-free cleaning process for stencils, screens, solder frames and carriers. Product information Product information Product information Product information Product information
PAGE 19 ▪ Service Products • Products for Process Support PowerBooster series The PowerBooster series offers additives for boosting corrosion protection and cleaning performance, thereby extending the bath life of alkaline detergents. Product information pHRaiser pHRaiser is a highly alkaline additive concentrate for the controlled increase of the pH value in aqueous media. Product information DIS 10/4 DIS 10/4 is a dispersing additive for improving cleaning performance. It prevents recontamination by dispersing dissolved contamination and keeping it in suspension so that it does not resettle on the cleaning goods. Product information AntiFoam® F12 AntiFoam® F12 is a surface-active and silicone-free defoaming additive. Can be added directly to the cleaning bath in cases of increased foam formation. Product information AntiFoam® EL50 AntiFoam® EL50 is a deaerating and silicone-free defoaming additive. Can be added directly to the cleaning bath in cases of increased foam formation. Product information MaintClean® MaintClean® is a concentrate for mixing with water for the maintenance cleaning of kolb cleaning systems. It reliably removes limescale residues, fungi and bacteria. MaintClean® also works in the vapour phase, enabling it to reach areas that are otherwise difficult to reach. Product information pHReducer/4-part pHReducer 4-part pHReducer is a acid-based additive concentrate for controlled reduction of the pH value in aqueous media. 4-part pHReducer is multi-component and very effective. Product information
ServiceCase SCBA-PRO ServiceCase SCBA-Pro i is a test kit for the precise analysis of the cleaning bath, which allows a very precise evaluation of the condition of a kolb detergent using various measurement methods. This test kit can help to maximise the bath life of a detergent and thus increase cost efficiency. ServiceCase SCBA-A ServiceCase SCBA-A is a test kit for rapid analysis of the cleaning bath, which allows the condition of alkaline kolb detergents to be checked quickly and easily. ServiceCase SC600 ServiceCase SC600 is a test kit for quick and easy detection of flux residues on PCBAs and metallized substrates using a colouring method. Analytik Products ▪ PAGE 20 Product information Product information Product information
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