Aqueous Technologies Corp. announces the video release of Trident, its fourth-generation automatic defluxing system. The Trident Series represents the next generation of lead-free compatible, fully automatic post-reflow defluxing systems.

The short video is available for viewing and/or downloading at www.aqueoustech.com. The presentation focuses on system operation, by visually demonstrating common support tasks such as how to change filters, replace pump seals, change fuses and other important functions. Also, by removing the language barrier, the video allows visitors from all over the world to view.

“As far as I know, Aqueous Technologies is the only company in the industry to offer this valuable service,” said President Michael Konrad. “A video presentation that features a real service technician demonstrating, in a hands-on manner, how to accomplish a specific task provides a great benefit to our customers.”

The Trident offers several defluxing configurations designed to provide complete compatibility with all defluxing requirements. Trident’s defluxing process consists of up to five cycles including prewash, wash, rinse, cleanliness testing and drying. The system’s specific throughput rate is determined by board size, and is capable of defluxing and cleanliness testing up to 200 4 x 6" (101 x 152 mm) boards and up to 28 18 x 20" (457 x 508 mm) boards per hour.

Trident is equipped with an automatic chemical management system that automatically measures and doses concentrated defluxing chemicals into the wash-solution recirculation system. The wash solution is captured and reused, eliminating routine chemical discharge. Level gauges indicate the available levels of wash solution and concentrated chemical.

Trident is equipped with a unique inverse-mounted vertically oriented spray pump that virtually eliminates pump-caused dragout, lowering the volume of defluxing chemistry consumption and associated costs. Built-in statistical process control (SPC) data capturing technology allows users to view historical SPC data, including actual cleanliness results, both at the machine and remotely from other network-connected PCs. Trident’s stainless steel plumbing and EPDM pump seals provide full compatibility with a variety of environmentally responsible, operator-safe defluxing chemicals.