With the rapid development of IC packaging and automotive electronics industry technology, the clean quality of lead frames, as key packaging materials, is crucial for the stability of the back-end process and product reliability. In order to meet the stricter standards for particle cleanliness and no chemical residues, and in response to the global trend of net-zero carbon emissions and ESG sustainable manufacturing, traditional hydrocarbon open cleaning and the use of high-risk methylene chloride solvents have been phased out.
Adhering to the quality declaration of “professionalism, safety, environmental protection, and efficiency”, Eco-Lander Precision Technology has introduced Höckh vacuum hermetic cleaning equipment from Germany, combined with Safechem 1601 high-KB value modified alcohol, to create a new cleaning solution for lead frames that is both high-efficiency and sustainable and environmentally friendly.
High cleaning demand promotes cleaning technology upgrades
The requirements for cleaning effect in modern lead frame processes are no longer limited to clean surfaces, but also further emphasize:
- Particle Removal and Particle Count Control (Technical Cleanliness)
- No residual inks, glues, or polar contaminants
- There are no water marks or chemical traces on the surface after drying
- It is highly compatible with package electrical performance and reliability
These standards are particularly stringent in automotive power modules and high-end IC packaging, and have become the main driving force for the introduction of vacuum containment cleaning equipment into production lines.
Safechem 1601 Modified Alcohol: Efficient, clean and environmentally friendly
Compared with traditional hydrocarbon solvents, Safechem 1601 modified alcohol has a high KB value, can dissolve both polar and non-polar contaminants, and has excellent cleaning efficiency. More importantly, the closed recycling system integrated with Höckh equipment can reduce chemical consumption by more than 95%, significantly reducing the environmental burden and consumables costs for users.
Safechem 1601 is also a low-toxicity product, a highly volatile cleaning solvent, and complies with environmental regulations such as Taiwan and EU RoHS/REACH in closed cleaning equipment, making it an ideal choice for green process transformation.
Höckh vacuum hermetic cleaning equipment in Germany: innovative design leads to cleanliness and energy saving
The Höckh German vacuum hermetic cleaning system introduced by Eco-Lander is tailored to the high-end manufacturing industry with a few innovative functions that perfectly meet the challenges of lead frame cleaning:
- Fully enclosed system + vacuum drying
．Effectively prevent re-contamination and improve drying efficiency and cleanliness - Built-in high-efficiency solvent recovery device
．The post-use solvent is purified and reused, and the amount of waste is greatly reduced - Energy saving and cost reduction
．Intelligent energy control design, the overall energy consumption can be saved by 40~50%
．Reduce the risk of solvent exposure to workers and pay attention to factory occupational safety - Customized cleaning module and process design
．The cleaning process and related parameters can be adjusted according to the characteristics of the customer’s lead frame material, geometry, contaminant type and other characteristics.
．German equipment is stable and highly integrated, providing one-stop integration services to assist production lines in introducing and optimizing overall process efficiency - It is fully compliant with Taiwan’s current environmental protection and exhaust emission regulations
．Avoid air pollution and hazardous waste treatment costs caused by traditional open cleaning
Sustainable manufacturing is no longer out of reach, it is now possible
In the face of more brands and supply chains requiring carbon inventory, energy conservation and waste reduction, Eco-Lander’s lead frame vacuum hermetic cleaning solution allows enterprises to consider the four goals of “quality, environmental protection, efficiency and safety”
- Save on consumables → Reduce procurement and disposal costs
- Reduce energy consumption → Reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption
- Stable cleaning → improves yield and package reliability
- Compliance → Improve environmental and occupational safety risks
epilogue
The challenge of lead frame cleaning comes not only from cleanliness but also from the overall process efficiency and sustainable competitiveness of the enterprise. With “professionalism, safety, environmental protection, and efficiency” as its core, Eco-Lander Precision Technology continues to work with German cleaning equipment manufacturer Höckh and Safechem cleaning chemical experts to promote high-clean, high-efficiency, and low-carbon cleaning innovation in Taiwan.
Contact us to learn how we can create a customized vacuum containment cleaning solution for your lead frame process and join us for a sustainable and clean future.