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Since the 1970s, fiber optic providers have been working to find suitable ways to quickly, conveniently and consistently clean the delicate fiber optic connectors. They found very early on that even the slightest contamination on the end-faces significantly degraded the performance of their networks. Fiber engineers in the 1970s and 1980s recommended using reagent grade…
This video is a 'how to' demonstration of the Sticklers™ 1.25mm CleanClicker™ 750 Fiber Optic Connector Cleaner, which is a very popular and cost-effective choice for cleaning almost any 1.25mm configuration. Please note there are TWO connector cleaners from Sticklers™ for 1.25mm connectors; this is the refillable, 750-cleaning tool, the other is the 400-cleanings/tool compact device…
PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) need effective cleaning for them to perform consistently and reliably. Selecting the right cleaning fluid involves many considerations - performance, safety and environmental sustainability to name a few. IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) has typically been the popular choice for electronics cleaning. However, IPA might not be the best option. Here’s three reasons…
Why do engineers like dip-and-brush so much? Because they THINK it works fine and it appears to be inexpensive. Many don't know there are better alternatives to IPA and a brush. In fact, there are three things wrong with dip-and-brush cleaning: the process, the tool and the solvent. Let's take a look...If You Can't Rinse,…
Electrical Contact Cleaners dissolve oils, remove dirt and other particulates and refresh electrical connectivity on relays, switches and other devices. They safely remove grit from hot motors and dust from inside electromechanical relays and keyboards. They are also effective at removing contaminants from hard-to-reach areas on electrical connectors, power supplies, junction boxes and distribution panels.…
Cleaning a the frames and pallets that hold PCBs as they move through wave solder machines is difficult because the devices get very dirty very quickly. In addition, they are usually hot. And most people try to use isopropyl alcohol which doesn’t have much effect on such hardened residues.MicroCare has a product formulated specifically for…