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Conformal coatings are challenging. First, they are designed to be very durable and hard to remove. Then, there are many, many different types of coatings, and many are old formulations which require old solvent which are no longer widely acceptable. Let’s take a look at some good choices for more common applications:Silicone CoatingsDow Corning and…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, State OSHA offices and governments around the world have been considering measures to reduce and restrict the uses of nPB, TCE, perc and methylene chloride. Here’s a quick look at the particular situation involving nPB:Normal propyl bromide (also called nPB, 1-bromopropane, CAS #106-94-5) is an affordable, nonflammable, versatile industrial chemical…
At MicroCare, nothing is more important than safety. An important part of a strong safety program is understanding “toxicity ratings” for chemicals. This FAQ explains toxicity ratings and suggests how savvy engineers can use this information to improve safety in their facility.What is a Good Score?In the solvent world, chemists measure chemical safety in terms…
Dirty fiber optic end-faces are a leading cause of fiber optic network failure. Contamination can damage connections and block signal transmission. Ensure your fiber optic network performs its best by cleaning fiber connections prior to connecting and start up. FInd out more about fiber contamination and how to best remove it with this detailed presentation.
This presentation is based on a webinar about cleaning fiber. It offers a look at the best practices used to minimize the problems that static can cause on end-faces. Viewed by more than 800 attendees, the presentation explains the puzzling origins of the static on a fiber end-face. It then shows the problems that static…
The Sticklers Cassette CleanClicker is a handy, affordable tool that replaces those expensive, cartridge-style cleaning tools. this tool cleans SC duplex, FC, ST, LC duplex and unmated jumper assemblies, plus female MPO assemblies. It's optimized for carrier networks, ideal for OSP and premises applications, enterprise applications, field installation kits, OEM assembly and even research labs.…