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High power lasers can destroy glass fiber if the fiber is not perfectly clean. This is called the “fiber fuse effect.” There isn’t too much written about this but it going to happen more frequently as optical networks evolve. The problem is more than just damaged fiber end faces. The effect also can kill the fiber…
All Sticklers™ fiber optic cleaning products are manufactured by MicroCare LLC of New Britain, Connecticut, USA. As such, and like all MicroCare products, all Sticklers™ products have an unlimited shelf life when properly stored. Proper storage is defined as in a cool, dry location, out of direct sunlight, and off any concrete floors.Every Sticklers™ product has a lot…
Most ultrasonic degreasers are single-tank systems containing a slow-drying nonflammable liquid, such as water, enhanced with a soap or saponifier. These machines are simple, inexpensive, and easy to use. But they do not deliver the highest quality cleaning because they have no way to rinse the contamination from the parts being cleaned.In contrast, vapor degreasing…
The short answer almost always is, NO, don’t do this. It can be extremely dangerous. YouTube has a number of videos showing people cleaning parts in ultrasonic machines filled with IPA alcohol. Here at MicroCare we always are amazed at this. It is absolutely not an acceptable industrial process.Some people use IPA alcohol or “white…
It is no longer recommended to use trichloroethylene, also called TCE or trike, CAS #79-01-6. While TCE was widely used since the 1950s, it is an old-style chlorinated solvent that generally should be avoided in today’s environment. The main advantages of TCE is that it is inexpensive, widely available and cleans very well. However, it is…
Before buying or using any chemical, SAFETY COMES FIRST. MicroCare has established a program which is available to customers free of charge to support the products we sell. MicroCare will work with companies to design and implement proper cleaning processes. Our specialists will help specify the features needed on the degreaser to use the solvent…