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Cleaning inside wave solder machines is a challenge. The heat turns any flux residues inside the machine into a nasty, black, burned-on sludge that can be very difficult to remove. The pallets, fingers, conveyors and other components also build-up this coating. It's very difficult to remove.In most wave solder machines, the big worry is the…
As noted elsewhere in this web site, MicroCare is proud to be one of the first companies in the industry to commercialize cleaning products using 1,2-trans-dichloroethylene which is also known by the CAS #156-60-5 but more commonly called “trans”.We often get inquiries about trans, mainly because it is such a new ingredient in many solvents.…
All of the “hazard” information about a chemical made in the USA is summarized in the NFPA ratings assigned to every product. (NFPA stands for National Fire Protection Agency.) An NFPA rating often is displayed in a diamond pattern and includes four codes, like this:“Health” means impact upon human health and well-being; a zero or…
The short answer is, maybe. Many of the cleaners used to replace alcohols, old- style chlorinated solvents, plus HCFCs and CFCs, all have Global Warming Potential (GWP) ratings of some degree or another. Careful engineers will need to determine which solvent works best in their application while minimizing the GWP. Most MicroCare product specifications list…
Why Is There Empty Space at the Top of the Pail?Recently a customer called us and complained about our packaging. They had discovered the liquid quantity of a cubitainer was just about 4 liters. Did the container leak? Is MicroCare cheating on the quantities in the packages? Not at all. Here are the details:Packing by Volume…
California has some of the most restrictive air quality regulations in the world. Not only are they different from the rest of the U.S., they vary from city to city within California. It’s a challenge keeping up with it all.We use several sources of regulatory information. One is the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) which…