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Safer Cleaning Choices Replace nPB in AerosolsMany companies use aerosol degreasers containing a liquid called “normal propyl bromide” (nPB). Normal propyl bromide (also called nPB, 1-bromopropane, CAS #106-94-5) is a nonflammable organic industrial solvent based on the element bromine. The fluid has a molecular formula of C3H7B. It is a replacement for methylene chloride, perchloroethane…

IPA Replacement Recommendation from SticklersIPA replacement cleaners are in high demand. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) for cleaning is in very short supply. Since everyone from the medical industry to fiber installers is using IPA for cleaning, it is quickly becoming a rare commodity. Many fiber installers are now facing IPA shortages.…

Improperly cleaned fiber end faces have operational and financial implications, but can be avoided.Every cable assembly manufacturer strives to produce pristine ferrule end faces with zero defects. In the real world, this lofty goal is impossible to achieve. Even the best cable assembly manufacturers have an occasional scratch or pit on the ferrule end face.…

The TriggerGrip Infographic is an easy reference sheet that details the four steps of PCB benchtop critical cleaning – wet, scrub, rinse and dry.  

Cleaning high density fiber connections in giant data centers is a challenge. Today, the demand for fast, flawless connectivity is expanding around the globe. High-speed networks allow instant access to data-intensive apps on billions of devices worldwide while the IoT (Internet of Things) allows them to seamlessly interact with one another. Autonomous vehicles, augmented reality…

This visual comparison shows some of the most popular types of cleaning swabs and cleaning sticks currently used within the fiber optics industry incluidng the Sticklers Cleanstixx Fiber Optic Cleaning Swabs.