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Do not add IPA alcohol to Duraglide to “top off” the tank of bath. If add IPA to the formula it will not be “in-spec.” There is no IPA in the carrier fluid formulation, so adding IPA to the Duraglide will by definition put it out of sec. It also would impact the quality of the…
To get the best cleaning results, here are a few tips for cleaning MIL DTL 38999 fiber optic end faces.Use the wet-to-dry cleaning method using MicroCare Fiber Optic Spice & Connector Cleaning Fluid and 1.6mm CleanStixx™ cleaning sticksMoisten the stick, taking care not to oversaturateInsert the stick into the connector and rotate the stick 6-8…
Most companies do not need the extra cleaning horsepower provided by co-solvent cleaning systems. However, for special applications it is a very smart and sophisticated option.In general, the MicroCare monosolvent fluids can perform all of the required cleaning jobs. The problem arises when you can’t get the cleaning horsepower you need from a monosolvent system. This can…
The Trigger Grip PCB Cleaning Tool helps PCB fabricators save money in three ways.1. The TriggerGrip™ helps control the cleaning fluid flow. It prevents overuse and overspary.2. The TriggerGrip tools ensures the flux remover aerosol can empties completely, using every last drop of cleaner. No cleaning fluid gets thrown away.3. The TriggerGrip brushes and syringe let operators target only…
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are the primary sources of low-altitude smog. 'Organic' means the chemical comes from something that used to be alive; 'Volatile' means it evaporates quickly; 'Compound' means it's a complex molecule containing many ingredients and not just a simple element. If a VOC has a long atmospheric life, it will react with…
As noted elsewhere in this web site, a VOC is an organic chemical (containing carbon) which can evaporate and remain in the atmosphere. While these materials float in the atmosphere the VOCs react with sunlight and can contribute to smog in cities. However, to be a harmful VOC the organics must have a significant atmospheric…