SMM-1100 Multi-Module Cleaning Machine for Flux and Misprint Removal

After wave soldering or reflow, flux residue sits in every tight pitch and under every connector — and a mis-printed board waiting for reprint still carries paste nobody wants near a placed assembly. Manual cleaning with a brush and IPA is slow, inconsistent and hard to scale past a few boards an hour. The SMM-1100 combines ultrasonic, spray and drying modules in one platform so flux and misprint removal becomes a repeatable, water-based process that grows with your line.

The cost you haven't named: manual post-solder cleaning

• Flux residue drives field returns. Rosin and no-clean residues trapped under connectors and in tight pitches accelerate corrosion and cause intermittent failures only seen in the field, after the board has shipped.
• Manual cleaning does not scale. Brushing a few boards an hour cannot keep pace with medium-to-high volume SMT/THT output, so cleaning becomes the bottleneck after a fast placement line.
• Inconsistent cleanliness. Hand cleaning quality varies by operator, so ionic and visual cleanliness are not repeatable across a lot and audit results swing shift to shift.
• Wash-liquid life is short. Without filtration and recycling, manual baths consume chemistry fast and need frequent disposal, raising both cost and environmental load.
• Misprints get re-scrapped. A paste-fouled board that could be cleaned before reprint instead joins the scrap pile because nobody has a repeatable way to recover it.

The Four-Zone Cleaning Module Audit

Frame the purchase as a module audit so the configuration matches today's line and next year's. Call it the Four-Zone Cleaning Module Audit.

1. Map the residue loads. List every board, pallet, fixture and squeegee that needs cleaning after reflow or wave, and note residue type (flux, paste, contamination) per item so the module set matches the actual workload.

2. Score the manual clean cost. Tally boards cleaned per shift by hand, hours lost, and rework from residue-driven defects. Higher volume shows the payback first, because the labor tax repeats on every lot.

3. Verify module configuration. Confirm the platform combines ultrasonic cavitation, jet spray and hot-air drying — with optional air-bubble agitation — so stages match your residue profile rather than a fixed single-mode clean.

4. Confirm water and throughput fit. Define cleaning medium, tank capacity and heating range so the unit runs on deionized water and scales without a full line replacement as batch sizes grow.

The vehicle: SMM-1100 Multi-Module Cleaning Machine

The SMM-1100 is a modular PCBA cleaning platform for medium-to-high volume SMT/THT lines, built around a 100 L tank and a 40 kHz, 2 kW ultrasonic stage.

• Map the residue loads → multi-media cleaning. Ultrasonic cavitation and jet spray, with an optional air-bubble agitation system, remove flux, solder paste misprints and contamination from PCBAs, pallets and fixtures in one pass.
• Score the manual clean cost → dynamic spraying. High-pressure dynamic spraying and hot-air drying deliver consistent cleanliness per cycle, replacing variable hand brushing with a settable program and a 100–300 µm built-in bag filter.
• Verify module configuration → reconfigurable stages. The modular design lets cleaning stages be combined or rearranged as product mix changes, so you add capacity without replacing the machine when a new board family arrives.
• Confirm water and throughput fit → water-based operation. It runs on a water-based solution or deionized water with adjustable heating from ambient to 80°C — 3 kW for ultrasonic/air-bubble and 2 kW for spray/dry — scaling alongside S-168, SME5600 and SME6200 cleaners.

Specification note: tank capacity, heating profile, filtration grade and module arrangement should be confirmed at quotation, because they depend on your board size, residue type and target throughput.

Specifications

| Parameter | Value |

| --- | --- |

| Cleaning medium | Water-based solution / deionized water |

| External dimensions | 850(L) × 900(W) × 850(H) mm |

| Internal tank dimensions | 710(L) × 350(W) × 405(H) mm |

| Tank volume | 100 L (80 L operating) |

| Filtration | 100–300 µm bag filter, built-in |

| Heating | Ambient to 80°C, adjustable |

| Heating power | 3 kW (ultrasonic/air-bubble); 2 kW (spray/dry) |

| Ultrasonic | 2 kW, 40 kHz |

| Jet pressure | 0.3 MPa (air-bubble module) |

The loop: re-audit modules every quarter

Residue profiles and volumes change as products ramp. Build a loop: every quarter, repeat the Four-Zone Cleaning Module Audit, compare manual-clean hours saved against the baseline, and review filtration condition and wash-liquid consumption with your process lead. If a new board family changes residue type, reconfigure the modules before volume builds rather than running yesterday's setup. The SMM-1100's modular layout means a stage can be added without a full replacement — the loop is what keeps the platform matched to the line instead of drifting out of spec.

Your next step

Send us your board sizes, residue types and target throughput. We will return a module review outlining where the SMM-1100 fits, which stages to specify, and what to confirm at quotation — including how it scales alongside S-168, SME5600 and SME6200 cleaners. Reach Jason at jasonwu@smthelp.com or on WhatsApp +86 13602562576.

FAQ

What can the SMM-1100 clean?

Flux residue, solder paste and contamination on PCBAs, pallets, fixtures and squeegee blades.

What cleaning medium does it use?

A water-based solution or deionized water — no solvents required, with adjustable heating up to 80°C.

What modules are available?

Ultrasonic (2 kW, 40 kHz) and spray, optional air-bubble agitation, dynamic spray and hot-air drying modules in a reconfigurable layout.

Is the SMM-1100 modular?

Yes — stages can be combined flexibly, so there is no need for a full machine replacement as volume grows.

How does it scale with the line?

It runs alongside S-168, SME5600 and SME6200 cleaning machines, and its module set can be reconfigured as batch sizes and residue profiles change.

Jason Wu

Founder & CEO, Southern Machinery (Shenzhen Southern Machinery Sales and Service Co., Ltd.)

Email: jasonwu@smthelp.com / info@smthelp.com

WhatsApp: +86 13602562576

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