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In general, cleaning strength is measured by the Kauri-Butanol rating (Kb Value) of the solvent. Higher Kb values generally correlate with stronger, more aggressive cleaning. Higher Kb values also may be associated with materials compatibility issues. A high Kb value solvent, for example, might craze soft polycarbonate plastics. The trade off is to balance a milder…
The ChallengeBenchtop cleaning of PCBs is a tough challenge for process engineers. Dip-and-brush cleaning is an inexpensive but slow method that often leaves residues to migrate across circuits.Traditional high-pressure aerosols are convenient but can be expensive, environmentally wasteful and people don’t like breathing all those fumes. MicroCare offers a better way to clean circuit boards. There…
Protection is needed for both chemical and biological hazards when cleaning contaminated instruments. Use procedures to reduce aerosols by manually scrubbing items under water line and keeping lids on ultrasonic cleaning devices. Avoid high pressure sprayers for rinsing.Enzymes in Spec Clean™ Single Enzymatic Instrument Detergent work by breaking down proteins…
Protection is needed from chemical and biological hazards when cleaning contaminated instruments. Use processes to reduce aerosols by manually scrubbing items under the water line, keeping lids on pans and ultrasonic tanks, and avoiding high pressure sprayers during rinsing. Enzymes in the Spec Clean™ Dual Enzymatic Instrument Detergent work by…
Benchtop cleaning fluids must meet a number of criteria to make them viable choices for workers to use. Worker safety is the paramount issue, topping all others. A proposed cleaner must have exceptionally good toxicity profiles due and preferably with no flashpoint. MicroCare offers a number of nonflammable choices which will help you lower costs and…
Pre-Testing PCB cleaning saves on manufacturing costs. Smart printed circuit board designers test their cleaning choices early in the design process. This helps them avoid cleaning problems and manufacturing delays. Ensure board reliability before full production begins by partnering with a cleaning application specialist. This video illustrates why pre-testing helps speed production and eliminate manufacturing…
Printed circuit board fabricators shouldtest their cleaning choices early in the design process to avoid cleaning problems and production delays. Ensure your printed circuit board reliability before scaling up to full production by test cleaning first. MicroCare can perform cleaning trial on your test boards and suggest which cleaning tools, methods, and fluids will work best…
This article provides detailed instructions on efficiently cleaning flux residue from printed circuit boards (PCBs) for optimal functionality and reliability, including safety precautions, materials required, and cleaning methods. It introduces a specific product, VeriClean™ No Clean Flux Remover, for effective flux residue removal in electronics assembly and repair.Cleaning Flux with Isopropyl AlcoholIsopropyl Alcohol (IPA) has long been favored…
The future of the oil and gas industry won’t be found in giant unexplored reservoirs in remote parts of the world. The real future of the industry will be found in using smarter electronics in down-hole tools. For years, oil-field engineers have demanded ever-smarter down-hole tools, but many are unaware of the underlying technologies that…
This infographic outlines the problems caused by dirty printed circuit boards and shows you how to resolve them using four easy steps.