I think we need to clarify something here. The original question was in regards to a "dishwasher" type batch cleaner using a saponifier. There also exists "semi-aqueous" equipment that can be used with solvents like Bioact EC-7 and IPA. Under no circumstances should you attempt to clean in a "dishwasher" type aqueous batch cleaner using solvents. There could be a fire or explosion hazard. >-----Original Message----- >From: Charles Barker [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] >Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 1998 2:52 PM >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Re: [TN] Batch cleaning of SMT RMA fluxes > >We used to batch clean RMA with one of the EC-7 family of solvents. I'm not >sure what the rinse was made up of or if it was even anyhing other than DI >water. > >We are now using Water Soluble for wave and reflow, RMA for hand soldering >and cleaning all in an inline cleaner with Alpha 2110 and DI water. We did >clean RMA from wave and reflow in this rig before going to WS. > > > > > >"Devitt, Kenneth" <[log in to unmask]> on 08/12/98 09:32:39 AM > >Please respond to "TechNet E-Mail Forum." <[log in to unmask]>; Please respond > to "Devitt, Kenneth" <[log in to unmask]> > >To: [log in to unmask] >cc: (bcc: Charles Barker/US/I-O INC) >Subject: [TN] Batch cleaning of SMT RMA fluxes > > > > >To TechNet, > >We are currently running a dishwasher type batch cleaner >(AqueousTechnologies Model RU400) and Kyzen XJN (30% concentration) are >having difficulties removing flux residues from our SMT assemblies with RMA >solder paste (ESP 63/37 RMA flux). > >Our current parameters are 155 F for wash chemistry for 9 Minutes, 100 F >water rinse for total of 15 minutes, and 12 min. dry @ 120 F. > >We would like to hear from Techneters who are successfully using batch >cleaners to remove RMA fluxes in terms of machine mfr., chemistry type, >wash >and rinse parameters. > >thanks in advance, > >Ken Devitt Tom Long >[log in to unmask] [log in to unmask] >973-284-3880 973-284-2786 > >################################################################ >TechNet E-Mail Forum provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8c >################################################################ >To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following >text in the body: >To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TechNet <your full name> >To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TechNet >################################################################ >Please visit IPC's web site (http://www.ipc.org) "On-Line Services" section >for additional information. >For technical support contact Hugo Scaramuzza at [log in to unmask] or >847-509-9700 ext.312 >################################################################ > >################################################################ >TechNet E-Mail Forum provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8c >################################################################ >To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following >text in the body: >To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TechNet <your full name> >To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TechNet >################################################################ >Please visit IPC's web site (http://www.ipc.org) "On-Line Services" section >for additional information. >For technical support contact Hugo Scaramuzza at [log in to unmask] or >847-509-9700 ext.312 >################################################################ > ################################################################ TechNet E-Mail Forum provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8c ################################################################ To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the body: To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TechNet <your full name> To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TechNet ################################################################ Please visit IPC's web site (http://www.ipc.org) "On-Line Services" section for additional information. For technical support contact Hugo Scaramuzza at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.312 ################################################################