Flux Remover
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Flux removers (defluxers) remove flux residues and other contaminants left by manufacture, rework, or repair of printed circuit boards. Residues from higher, lead-free temperatures are more baked on and harder to clean. PWR-4™, G3®, E-LINE™ and Precision-V™ flux removers have been proven very effective at removing fluxes baked on at lead-free temperatures.
Micro-components and fine pitch leads are delicate and easily damaged, so brushing and scrubbing should be avoided if possible. Both G3, E-LINE™ and Precision-V have a powerful spray and strong solvent that blasts off residues and cleans areas under components that a brush cannot touch.
Techspray offers traditional solvent-based cleaners and cutting-edge water-based technologies marketed under the Techspray Renew™ brand.
TECHSPRAY RENEW™ branded cleaners are innovative solutions that combine the best of current “green” technologies to make the most powerful eco-friendly cleaners on the market.
All Techspray flux removers have the following advantages:
- Help create bright, shiny solder joints
- Improve PCB reliability
- Prevent conformal coating defects
- Prevent corrosion from contamination
- RoHS compliant
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