Superior Cleaning for Assemblies with Water-Soluble Fluxes

The Trident CLO delivers fully automatic washing, rinsing, drying, and cleanliness testing for printed circuit boards (PCBs) assembled with eutectic (SnPb) or lead-free solders and water-soluble fluxes.

Equipped with Trident’s advanced asymmetrical fan-jet spray system, the CLO features twin counter-rotating spray bars and twenty fan-jet nozzles, ensuring precision-diffused wash solution and rinse water penetrate every surface of the board. The oscillating board rack enhances under-component penetration, making it especially effective for high-density PCBs with low-standoff SMT components.

An on-board cleanliness tester continuously monitors contamination levels in real time, automatically adjusting the process to guarantee every board meets or exceeds programmed cleanliness standards. With fast cycle times, the Trident CLO cleans, tests, and dries more assemblies per shift than any other automated defluxing system—delivering exceptional reliability and efficiency with every cycle.

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 CLO’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.