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Surf-Tech Acquires AAT Aqua ROSE 4.0 Batch Cleaner
May 12, 2023 | Surf-Tech ManufacturingEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Surf-Tech Manufacturing Corp., a multi-faceted provider of contract manufacturing services, has purchased an Aqua ROSE 4.0 from Austin American Technology. Aqua Rose 4.0 takes Surf-Tech’s batch cleaning/ionic contamination testing to the next level to ensure the highest quality.
Stephen Eggart, President of Surf-Tech Manufacturing, stated, “At Surf-Tech Manufacturing, we pride ourselves on always investing in top tier equipment to ensure that we exceed our customers’ expectations. The addition of the AAT Aqua ROSE 4.0 Batch Cleaner is the next step in maintaining that vision.”
Surf-Tech specializes in surface mount technology and has state-of-the-art automated equipment in-house to perform critical placement of components. The Aqua ROSE brings unparalleled cleaning performance to the company’s process.
The 4th generation Aqua ROSE Batch Cleaner offers multiple cleaning and testing technologies for capability previously unachieved in a compact footprint. In addition to aqueous and aqueous chemistry-based cleaning, the innovative Aqua ROSE 4.0 supports process temperature ranges from ambient to 176°F. An intuitive user interface allows the operator to select the type and duration of wash, number of rinse cycles, and duration of the forced-air dry cycle.
Additionally, the Aqua ROSE 4.0 features a heated holding tank. The system provides the highest cleanliness standard, allowing Surf-Tech Manufacturing to meet and surpass cleanliness requirements.
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