Case Study – Stencil Cleaning

Reducing defects and improving yield.
–Dalai Tena

Q: Why is IPA not a reasonable stencil cleaner?

A: IPA is not designed for stencil cleaning, and it is flammable.

Q: How do I choose an engineered chemistry to replace the IPA in my printer?

A: Based on KYZEN recommendations, effectiveness observed during evaluations on the screen printer or in our lab, and overall cost.

Q: Is an engineered cleaning chemistry more expensive than IPA?

A: The engineered product is more expensive when compared gallon-to-gallon with IPA; however, E5631J is specifically designed for stencil cleaning. It improves overall cleaning performance, helps reduce defects, and avoids rework, downtime, and scrap.