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Asking for feedback on stencil cleaning systems ultrasonic/I... - Jan 05, 2022 by charliem

We use Benchmark Smartsonic 6000 for the last 20years. Recen... - Jan 05, 2022 by Evtimov

Its kind of nice to be able to put a dirty stencil in the cl... - Jan 05, 2022 by Sr. Tech

charliem

#87467

Stencil cleaner | 5 January, 2022

Asking for feedback on stencil cleaning systems ultrasonic/IPA hands free type. Please personal experience only, no sales feedback. Thanks

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Evtimov

#87468

Stencil cleaner | 5 January, 2022

We use Benchmark Smartsonic 6000 for the last 20years. Recently evaluated replacement. Candidates we picked now are close loop systems, smaller footprint and use smaller tanks. Cleaners evaluated - Kolb-PS300, Systronic cl420 and DCT inkjet 388. We picked one based on our preference, but I feel they were about the same.

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Sr. Tech

#87469

Stencil cleaner | 5 January, 2022

Its kind of nice to be able to put a dirty stencil in the cleaner and get a dry clean one out. That pretty much points to the spray units with a dry cycle.

Things to consider, chemistry consumption, how your stencils are bound, maintenance,and of course customer support.

Be advised that some cleaning chemistries do not play well with certain stencil glues.

I have also witnessed "spotting" or residue marks left behind in units that do not have a dedicated rinse tank.

Additionally its kind of nice to be able to wash misprints and squeegee blades in your stencil washer.

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