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Cleaning inside wave solder machines is a challenge. The heat turns any flux residues inside the machine into a nasty, black, burned-on sludge that can be very difficult to remove.  The pallets, fingers, conveyors and other components also build-up this coating. It's very difficult to remove.In most wave solder machines, the big worry is the…

It’s a funny thing — MicroCare’s biggest competitor is not some other aerosol company. Our biggest competition is cheap alcohol in a small bottle. “Dip-and-brush” cleaning is cheap to buy, but more expensive to use. In our opinion, dip-and-brush cleaning at the benchtop is an expensive way to get poor results.Remember that alcohol is hygroscopic, which…

Fiber optic networks demand precision. Even the smallest contaminants like dust, oils, or microscopic debris can interfere with performance. These particles can degrade signal quality, increase latency, and lead to costly failures and callbacks. In this video, you'll learn how to use the Sticklers™ Cassette CleanClicker for fast, reliable, high-performance cleaning of fiber optic connectors. Designed…