Aquastorm in-line cleaners offer several integrated design features that save chemistry and electrical power.

• Automatic stand-by mode:The integrated automatic stand-by mode is standard within the Aquastorm in-line cleaners.This feature will automatically shut down pumps and blowers when PCBs are not being processed.The in-line cleaner will automatically start each pump and blower via an incoming photo cell detector as the PCBs enter the appropriate section of the cleaning module.This significantly saves power and chemistry consumption.
• Integrated exhaust plenum and demister:Aquastorm in-line cleaners utilize an integrated exhaust plenum that effectively balances the intakes of the exhaust ports within the cleaner.The exhaust plenum combined with the integrated demister ensures that exhaust is minimized which effectively saves on chemistry consumption.
• Commonality across Electrovert Platforms:Electrovert has focused on utilizing common materials across the entire Aquastorm series cleaners.This provides cost savings in the form of spare parts, field proven reliability, and significant savings on training of operators, engineers, and maintenance technicians.

The clear advantage of the Aquastorm cleaners is the ability to deliver dynamic energy at the PCB surface. While ‘dynamic’ energy consists of a combination of chemistry, thermal, and mechanical forms of energy, the key to the Aquastorm is the utilization of mixed spray technologies to maximize the cleaning capability and providing complete process flexibility.

• The patented Hurricane Jet™ applies high-impact force for tight spaces (DI Water applications only);
• The unique oscillating action of the patented S-Jet™ nozzle technology provides maximum flooding for low pressure applications (in-line);
• V-Jet provides complete flooding action for high pressure applications (in-line and batch);
• JIC (Jet Impact Cleaning) greatly improves cleaning under low-standoff components with omni-directional spray patterns, and eliminates board and component shadowing effects. (in-line and batch);
• Mechanical fluid delivery system balances flow and pressure to maximize the dynamic energy at the board surface level (in-line and batch);
• Chemical Isolation provides optimal process separation and minimizes chemistry consumption (in-line and batch).

Efficient and complete drying is critical to the cleaning process.  An effective drying system will increase throughput, provide cost savings, and boards can go straight to test or conformal coating.  The Aquastorm 60 utilizes field proven technologies that are effective and efficient at drying for all applications.  The ElectroAir air knife technology is designed to maximize the mechanical energy across the entire process width of the conveyor.  The air knives when combined with the high velocity turbine blower, maximize the impact force to effectively remove moisture and dry the product.

Design, construction, and quality are key attributes that contribute to the long history and success of the Aquastorm series cleaning systems.  Combined with innovative technologies and performance, the Aquastorm continues to be the industry leader and set’s the benchmark for all other cleaners in the market.  The Aquastorm 60 is available in either an all stainless steel construction (cabinet, tanks, and all process areas) or in our textured scratch resistant polypropylene.  A standard feature includes our quick connect seamless stainless steel plumbing in all wet sections and a stainless steel drain line.

Cleaning for high reliability products requires a cleaning system that offers the flexibility to maximize the cleaning process.  The Aquastorm 60 offers a range of mixed spray technologies within the Wash and Rinse sections including V fan type, S-jet, and Jet Impact Cleaning (JIC) nozzle types.  The fluid delivery system includes 10 HP pumps as standard.

With over 45 years of innovation and process leadership in the cleaning industry, Electrovert is committed to developing new products and services for most cleaning applications.  No matter what the cleaning requirement or challenge may be, please contact our experts to discuss a complete and effective solution.