Safe and residue-free cleaning for highly sensitive components
In electrical engineering and electronic system manufacturing, cleanliness and residue-free condition directly determine the functional reliability of components.
Printed circuit boards, connector pins, sensors, cable harnesses or housing components must be free of dust, flux residues, oil films or other contaminants to ensure reliable electrical conductivity.
With increasing miniaturisation, components become more sensitive – and cleaning becomes more challenging.
Typical challenges:
- Microscopic contaminants (dust, particles, flux residues, oxide layers) that can cause electrical faults.
- Sensitive surfaces that may be damaged through mechanical or chemical cleaning.
- Moisture-sensitive components, where dampness can lead to corrosion or short circuits.
- High quality requirements in safety-critical sectors (automotive, industrial electronic systems, medical technology).
- Time-intensive manual rework and elaborate cleaning processes outside the production line.
- Increased rejection rates due to insufficient cleaning or contamination during assembly.
Dry steam cleaning for maximum component reliability.
Dry steam technology enables precise, virtually residue-free cleaning without the risk of moisture damages or surface defects.
Advantages:
- Risk-free cleaning of sensitive electronics, as the steam is almost completely dry.
- Effective removal of dust, particles, flux residues and grease films.
- No aggressive chemicals, thus making it gentle on components and safe for employees.
- Can be used in-line, which eliminates the need for dismantling and rework processes.
- Improved conductivity through clean contact surfaces and connectors.
- Higher process stability and reduced rejection rates.
Dry steam technology thus represents a modern, safe and economical process for manufacturers of electronic components, equipment manufacturers, automation engineers and EMS service providers.