This section provides an overview for electronic component cleaners as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 electronic component cleaner manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked electronic component cleaner companies as of November, 2024: 1.L.H. Dottie., 2.Esma, Inc., 3.Tenova S.p.A..
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An electronic component cleaner is a specialized cleaning agent designed to clean and remove flux residues from mounting boards in electronic devices. Commonly known as flux cleaners, these cleaners are essential for maintaining the integrity of electronic assemblies.
Electronic component cleaners also refer to contact cleaners used for cleaning various electronic equipment parts, such as harnesses, connectors, and sensors, especially in automotive applications. Typically available in spray form, these cleaners are convenient for use in maintenance workshops. Unlike contact revitalizers, they generally do not contain oil, making them safe for plastics and minimizing the need for post-treatment.
Flux residues often remain on printed circuit boards after soldering electronic components. As residual flux can adversely affect the performance and longevity of electronic devices, its removal is crucial. Electronic component cleaners are formulated to safely clean these delicate boards and components without causing damage. However, given the variety of cleaners available, it's essential to choose a cleaner compatible with the specific components and boards in use.
Historically, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) were the mainstay in electronic component cleaning, but their usage has been phased out due to their ozone-depleting properties and regulations under the Montreal Protocol. Alternatives like HCFCs and HFCs have been used, but their usage is also being curtailed due to environmental concerns.
Other types of cleaners include glycol ether-based cleaners, quasi-aqueous cleaners, and non-halogenated cleaners. Quasi-aqueous cleaners, in particular, are gaining popularity as they are non-flammable, non-hazardous, user-friendly, and water-soluble, making them easier to rinse off.
Additionally, the development of no-clean solders, which leave behind minimal, non-corrosive flux residue, has reduced the necessity for electronic component cleaners in some applications.
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WD-40, founded in San Diego, California in, in 1953 is a manufacturer of penetrating oil products. The company's product portfolio includes lubricants, rust prevention products, penetrants and moisture displacers. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company also provides services including national distribution, product selection, customized services, technical support and customer service. They have 15 sales offices throughout the world.
Aervoe Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of products for industrial, commercial, and construction professionals having their facility in Nevada. The company provides industrial, maintenance, and construction chemical products such as paints and coatings, Mold Release products, Shipping Room supplies, Utility/Municipality Specialties, and more along with safety, Traffic Control, and outdoor products such as road flares, safety cones, speed bumps, and lights. They also deal in portable appliances and accessories for numerous industries like Automotive, Builders, Food production, Metalworking, and Road construction to name a few.
A.W. Chesterton Company is a global provider of sealing solutions for rotating equipment and has its headquarters in Groveland, Massachusettes, United States. Chesterton is a major designer and manufacturer of mechanical seals for large pumps and turbines, mixers, and cooling fans. The company's rotating equipment solutions include easy-to-install Gas seal, industrial coatings to protect metal components, lubrication programs that extend bearing life, and environmental control technology that protect sealing devices from contaminants.
Esma, Inc., has been a manufacturer of ultrasound cleaners, automated passivation, and Electroploshing equipment since 1972, utilized in the dental lab market and medical device applications for low-volume production of precision parts. The company in South Holland, IL 60473 USA, also manufactures a line of electropolishing equipment and corresponding electropolishing solutions. The company offers an approach to automating the ultrasonic cleaning process by transferring liquids to a single ultrasonic process chamber from individual heated storage tanks designed to re-use and filter the detergents, acids, and rinse water.
L.H. Dottie, established in 1965 with headquarters in Commerce, California, is a manufacturer, distributor, and supplier of industrial fasteners and hardware. Their extensive product range includes screws, anchors, fastener kits, hangers, electrical fittings, pipe supports, staples, adhesives, and tools. Holding an ISO 9001:2015 certification, and is UL listed, the company caters to diverse industries such as electrical, security, energy sector, and plumbing/HVAC industries, providing products that play a crucial role in securing and fastening various materials like wood, metal, and concrete.
Sankyo Chemical Co. LTD., established in 1957 and headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, is a manufacturer of several intermediate materials, including paints, industrial cleaning agents, thinners, organic industrial chemicals, and adhesives. The products can be used in several areas, including silk screen printing, wiping off resin, washing agents for flux, metal processing, and mold forming. The company accepts contract manufacturing and provides several environmentally friendly products that comply with ISO 14001, the Industrial Safety and Health Law, and the PRTR (Pollutant Release and Transfer Register) Law.
SealXpert, established in 2004, and based in Singapore, is a manufacturer and supplier of pipe repair products and solutions. The product portfolio includes a diverse range of pipe repair solutions such as leak repair, corrosion repair and production products, repair and rebuild products, maintenance products, and fire protection products with ISO-certification. The products are used in various industries which include oil, gas, marine, chemical, pharmaceutical, food, power generation, electronics, and metals.
Chemtronics has been a manufacturer of precision cleaning solutions since 1958, in Georgia. The company provides Cleaner Degreasers for precision cleaning, Aerosol Duster for cleaning sensitive electronics, Conformal Coating for maximum PCB Protection, Medical high purity solvents, and Fiber Optic cleaning products amongst other products that are engineered to meet cleaning, coating, and maintenance solutions for the electronics, telecommunications, and critical environments markets. They serve the Aviation, Medical and Biotech, Life Sciences, Electrical Contact Cleaning and Controlled Environment and Cleanroom industries.
Frontier, established in 1994 and based in California, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of high-performance lubricants and greases. The product portfolio includes a diverse range of aerosols, center pivot lubricants, chemicals, dust controls, food grade products, fuel, oil additives, lubricants, tire sealants, and miscellaneous. The company also offers a wide variety of lubricants which includes biodegradables, chain and engine oils, compressor, grease, gear lube, and other fluids. The products are used in various industries such as agriculture, food, beverage, marine, motorsports, municipalities, transportation, and power.
CRC began in Pennsylvania in 1958 as a corrosion reaction consultant and today is based in Horsham, Pennsylvania with offices around the world serving residential and commercial customers in the automotive, marine, metalworking, painting, agriculture, and other industries. The company operates under various brands including CRC, Sta-Lube, K&W, MaryKate, Weld-Aid, and Evapo-Rust. The company offers several professional services assisting customers including regulatory compliance, product safety, chemical hazard reduction, and environmental safety.
Techspray is a manufacturer of cleaning & chemical products and soldering tools for the electronic, plant, and equipment maintenance industry founded in 1968 and headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia, USA. They offer IPC-CC-830B and UL94 V-0 qualified static, thermal, and moisture-resistant conformal coatings such as high-temp silicone, acrylic, silicone, and urethane conformal coatings, as well as conformal coating thinners and removers. Other products include degreasers, water-based cleaners, defluxers, desoldering braid, and aerosol dusters used in transit maintenance, aviation cleaning, electrical cleaning, plant maintenance, and medical device cleaning.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | L.H. Dottie. |
22.2%
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2 | Esma, Inc. |
13.9%
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3 | Tenova S.p.A. |
11.1%
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4 | SealXpert |
8.3%
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5 | Frontier |
8.3%
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6 | A.W. Chesterton Company. |
8.3%
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7 | Chemtronics |
5.6%
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8 | Aervoe Industries Inc. |
5.6%
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9 | WD-40 Company. |
5.6%
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10 | SANKYO CHEMICAL CO.,LTD. |
5.6%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the electronic component cleaner page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 5 | 62.5% |
Japan | 1 | 12.5% |
Singapore | 1 | 12.5% |
India | 1 | 12.5% |
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