Automatic Cleaning and Defluxing

Our best selling and most environmentally responsible line of batch aqueous cleaners/defluxers that feature fully automated washing, rinsing and drying of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and assemblies, Trident ZDO removes all flux types and residues from SMT, through-hole, and mixed-technology circuit board assemblies quickly, safely, and effectively with zero-discharge.

During the wash cycle, the system's asymmetrical fan-jet spray system delivers precision-diffused wash solution to soften residues. The unique design of the fan-jet nozzles, coupled with the oscillating board rack, ensures complete spray coverage even on densely populated, low-standoff SMT assemblies. The rinse cycle then removes both the wash solution and contamination from the assembly, achieving the same spray coverage as the wash cycle to get into the most hard-to-clean areas. Double the chamber area by adding a second upper board rack or add a second chamber and quadruple the cleaning potential!

At the end of the process, Trident ZDO's combination of forced hot air convection and radiant drying technologies quickly, safely and thoroughly dries assemblies. 

Intelligent Chemical Management & Real-Time Monitoring

Trident’s automated chemical management system eliminates the need for manual measuring, mixing, or handling of defluxing chemicals by precisely dosing and mixing solutions automatically. This ensures consistent cleaning performance while reducing chemical waste and operator intervention.

Operators can monitor estimated completion time, cleanliness values, and operating temperatures in real time on the system’s intuitive display. Built-in gauges provide instant status updates on water line, spray manifold, and pre-drain filter pressures, while the wash solution tank features a level gauge with a low-level alarm to prevent interruptions. The stainless steel concentrated wash solution holding tank is also equipped with a fluid level gauge for added control.

To streamline maintenance, Trident’s reminder software tracks usage counts for key components, automatically alerting operators when service is needed. Once the administrator-defined cycle limit is reached, counters turn red, ensuring proactive maintenance and optimal system performance.

Advanced Statistical Process Control (SPC) for Traceability & Tracking

Trident ZDO’s Statistical Process Control (SPC) data recording provides comprehensive traceability by automatically tracking cleaning program names, process times, temperatures, set and actual cleanliness levels, and other critical metrics. This ensures consistent performance, compliance, and quality assurance across every batch.

Operators can view SPC data in real time on-screen, send reports to a networked printer, or export data to USB or another computer via secure network protocols for seamless integration with quality management systems.