The Vapor SUI Inline 2 is an inline vapor phase cleaning system designed for automated production environments. With dual independent cleaning chambers and automatic loading/unloading, it connects directly to upstream and downstream processes — delivering continuous water-free cleaning without manual handling.
Why Vapor SUI Inline 2 Exists
Batch vapor phase cleaning requires manual loading and unloading — the operator places parts in a basket, runs the cycle, and removes them. In high-throughput production, this manual step becomes a bottleneck. The Vapor SUI Inline 2 eliminates it with conveyor-based automatic loading, dual-chamber operation, and direct integration with production line flow.
Key Specifications
| Configuration | Inline — conveyor-based automatic loading/unloading |
| Cleaning Chambers | Two independent chambers — approximately double cleaning capacity |
| Throughput | Higher than batch systems — continuous production flow |
| Process Type | Water-free vapor phase cleaning |
| Line Integration | Easy connection with upstream and downstream production lines |
| Control | Flexible process configuration per cleaning requirement |
| Customization | Custom baskets and fixtures available |
Control System: Windows OS with touchscreen HMI — programmable recipe storage/recall, cycle data logging, password-protected process parameters, and exportable production records for traceability (IPC-6012, MIL-STD-883, AS9100).
Applications
- Bare chip cleaning — surface preparation before wire bonding or die attach
- 3D packaging component cleaning — stacked die with micro-gap interconnections
- Micro-gap precision cleaning — stand-off gaps below 0.3mm (0.012″)
- Pre-packaging cleaning — before encapsulation or molding
- Pre-coating cleaning — ensuring conformal coating adhesion
- Low stand-off components — FC, BGA, CSP, BTC, QFN, MELF packages
- Continuous production — automated lines requiring uninterrupted cleaning flow
- High-throughput environments — where batch cycle time is a bottleneck
How It Works
Dual-Chamber Design
Two independent cleaning chambers operate simultaneously, providing approximately double the cleaning capacity of single-chamber systems. Parts enter one chamber while the other is in its cleaning cycle, maintaining continuous flow.
Automatic Loading/Unloading
Conveyor-based part handling eliminates manual basket loading. Parts are placed on the infeed conveyor, cleaned in the dual chambers, and exit on the outfeed conveyor — ready for the next process step.
Line Integration
The inline configuration connects directly with upstream equipment (e.g., reflow oven, die attach) and downstream equipment (e.g., inspection, conformal coating). This creates a continuous process flow without intermediate handling or storage.
Batch vs. Inline: When to Choose
| Factor | Batch (Vapor SUI 2) | Inline (Vapor SUI Inline 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Manual handling | Yes — basket load/unload | No — automatic conveyor |
| Throughput | Batch cycle time | Continuous flow |
| Line integration | Standalone | Direct upstream/downstream connection |
| Product mix | Flexible — change baskets | Optimized for consistent product |
| Floor space | Smaller footprint | Larger — needs conveyor path |
| Operator dependency | Higher | Lower |
Related Equipment
- Vapor SUI 2 — batch spray-under-immersion for flexible production
- NanoVapor — vacuum vapor phase for maximum penetration
- Hydro-clean LDS — aqueous PCBA cleaning for standard stand-off assemblies