What Flat Wipes (Lint-Free Dry Wipes) Does MicroCare Offer?

MicroCare offers a full line of lint-free wipes. These range in size from 1×2 inches (2×5 cm) to 12×16 inches (30x40cm). Other options include different types of paper or fabric, different packaging, clean room packaging, sealed edges for reduced linting, and even prewashed options. Custom sizes also are available. All this means you get faster, safer, cheaper cleaning — and better quality — all at the same time. The full list of choices for these strong, flat, sheet wipes can be a little complex, but in general they are engineered for the toughest cleaning applications. Flat Wipe Specifications There are many factors to consider when selecting a flat wipe . Here’s a brief description of the specifications and their implications: Material. This describes the type of fiber and method of manufacturing used in the material. The wipes come in three basic classes. First, there are the nonwoven, hydroentangled fabrics which are very clean and very strong. Since they are made without glues or binders they don’t leave residues on the surface being cleaned. The second category includes the knitted materials, usually polyester, which can be very clean and strong. The last category includes foam wipes, cotton wipes and other miscellaneous wipes for more specialized applications. Weight. The heavier the weight the stronger and more absorptive the wipe will be. Pre- Washed. Some fabrics can be pre-washed in a giant washing machine. This eliminates loose fiber and dust and, while adding cost, makes the wipes cleaner. Edges. Shredded fibers on the edges of a wipe can deposit contamination. The best (cleanest) process is to seal the edges with heat. Particulate. This is a standardized lab test of cleanliness. Lower scores are cleaner. The result is stated as the number of particles or fibers greater than one-half micron in size, per square meter. Absorbency. This is another standardized lab test. Higher scores are better. The result is stated as the amount of liquid, usually water, absorbed by one square meter of the fabric. ESD-Packaging. Some customers require their wipes to be packaged in ESD-safe wrappings. This is a good idea in static- sensitive areas, but it adds to the cost. Not normally used for stencil wiping, for example. Packed in a Clean Room. For maximum cleanliness, some of the MicroCare wipes are cut and packaged in a clean room environment. Normally these wipes are used in sensitive aerospace applications. Clean Room Packaged. Many customers require their wipes to be packaged in the double-bag clean room style packaging. In this instance, the outer bag is used for shipping and is removed prior to moving the products into the clean room. On a side note, please remember that solder paste is made with lead, and skin contact with lead is not recommended. Users should be using gloves which protect them from contact with the lead. These are made by a number of different firms, and engineers should check that the gloves are comfortable, powder-free, ESD-safe and inexpensive. MicroCare does not provide solvent-safe gloves. MicroCare also offers stencil rolls for automated understencil cleaning and presaturated wipes .

What Can I Use to Clean Manual Stencil Printers?

MicroCare offers three great options for manual stencil printers. First, our lint-free flat wipes are made of the same paper as the roll wipes. They deliver great cleaning at very competitive prices. Even more popularly, we offer five presaturated wipes soaked with our most popular solvents. These wipes are the only products in the industry with an unlimited shelf life. These wipes are available as refills, too. The refills are important because they allow you to re-use the plastic tub and reduce your costs by 25%-35%. MicroCare presaturated wipes are lint-free, clean great, and guarantee that your operators are using the proper amount of solvent. You also can be certain the operator is using the proper solvent — no “home grown, roll-your own” chemistries with unknown effects on the stencils or your staff. The third and last great choice is one of our water-based cleaning solvents, the Aqueous Stencil Cleaner (#MCC-BGA). This is a powerful, general-purpose cleaner which works great on pastes, epoxies, inks and any other contamination found on stencils. By joining the best solvent with the best paper, you get faster, safer, cheaper cleaning and better quality to boot. On a side note, please remember that solder paste is made with lead, and skin contact with lead is not recommended. Users should be using gloves which protect them from contact with the lead. These are made by a number of different firms, and engineers should check that the gloves are comfortable, powder-free, ESD-safe and inexpensive. MicroCare does not provide solvent-safe gloves. When using solvents for cleaning SMT stencils and other production equipment, most experts recommend the use of gloves

Wipes, SMT Stencil, Economy Grade, 12 x 17

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The Extra Large Stencil wipe delivers fast cleaning of large areas

Applications:

Cleans heavily contaminated surfaces
Large, flat surface cleaning

Features:

Polyester and cellulose wipe
Quilted, knobby texture enhances scrubbing
No glues or binders for better cleaning
Medium weight
Strong and lint-free
High absorbency
Standard plastic packaging
Extra large wipes are folded into the package
12" x 17" (30 x 40 cm)

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Product Image	Part Number	Package	Weight	Size	Technical Data Sheet	Safety Data Sheet
	W12 MCC-W12	50 Folded Sheets/Bag		30 cm x 40 cm 12 in x 17 in	TDS USA (ENGLISH) (opens in a new tab) Spanish (opens in a new tab)

Part Number	MCC-W12
Package	50 Folded Sheets/Bag
Weight
Size	30 cm x 40 cm 12 in x 17 in
Technical Data Sheet	TDS

Safety Rating	NA
Absorbancy	320 mL/m2
Basis Weight	2.1 Oz.
Color	White
Edges	Cut, but not sealed
Material	Quilted Polyester and Cellulose, hydroentangled; no glues
Packaging Note	50 Sheets/Bag, 6 Bags/Case
Particulate	15.4
Surface/Texture	Smooth

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