Citation
(2002), "SWAX cleans up", Soldering & Surface Mount Technology, Vol. 14 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/ssmt.2002.21914cad.006
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2002, MCB UP Limited
SWAX cleans up
SWAX cleans up!
Safewash Extra (SWAX) is a high-powered, water-based screen and stencil cleaner from electro-chemical manufacturer Electrolube. Suitable for use with both solder paste and surface mount adhesives, it has been formulated to rapidly remove the most hardened adhesive and paste deposits, resulting in swift and efficient screen printing with fewer misprints and reduced wastage.
SWAX can be used on all types of screens, stencils, PCBs and accessories in spray, ultrasonic and in-line immersion cleaning machines. Using SWAX, cleaning and drying process times can easily be optimised to ensure swift production throughput. A complete cleaning cycle, including rinse and dry, can take as little as 13minutes. Residue-free, SWAX has a no-foam, low VOC formula. It has a low odour, is non-flammable and biodegradable and environmentally friendly. Its chemistry also prevents the build up of inorganic deposits in machinery pipework. Available in 5and 25 l containers, the solution is supplied ready for use and requires no further additives or pH adjusters.
SWAX is the latest addition to Electrolube's market-leading Safewash range of aqueous electronic cleaners. Manufacturers have formulated it as a result of the increasing use of adhesive screen-printing in order to improve process times. The new multi-purpose cleaning technology leaves stencils, screens, boards and equipment clean and contaminant-free.