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, Micro-Knit Clean Room, Pre-laundered, 9 x 9

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Product Information

Micro-Knit Clean Room Wipes are the top-of-the-line wipes

Applications:

Ideal for use in clean rooms
Sized right for cleaning tools, products, work surfaces and other chores

Features:

Top quality
Heavy polyester interlocked micro-knit fabric
No cellulose or glues for less lint
Prelaundered to reduce lint
Heat sealed edges limits loose fibers
High absorbency
Excellent purity
Packaged in a clean room
Double bagged for use in Class 10 clean rooms
9" x 9" (3 x 23 cm)

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Product Details

Product Image	Part Number	Package	Weight	Size	Technical Data Sheet	Safety Data Sheet
	W99SE MCC-W99SE	150 Sheets/Bag		23 cm x 23 cm 9 in x 9 in

Part Number	MCC-W99SE
Package	150 Sheets/Bag
Weight
Size	23 cm x 23 cm 9 in x 9 in

Safety Rating	NA
Absorbancy	330 mL/m2
Basis Weight	4.0 Oz.
Color	White
Edges	Cut, and then heat-sealed for less linting
Material	100% micro-knit polyester, no cellulose or glues
Packaging Note	150 Sheets/Bag, 8 Bags/Case
Particulate	7.1
Surface/Texture	Slightly textured, soft

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