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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…
In the past decade our globe has been battered with one disaster after another. There have been hurricanes, floods, ice storms, fires, earthquakes and volcanoes. The list seems endless. Unhappily, climate change is likely to worsen this situation as the 21st century progresses, which will cause enormous problems for companies deploying modern fiber-based communication infrastructure.Climate change…
Here are some best practices for cleaning fiber optic connectors.With the increase in network data rates, it it is increasingly important to ensure that all fiber optic connectors are cleaned before mating. This means that both sides of a connector are inspected and cleaned before making the connection. This applies to test equipment and test…