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Medical device coatings boost manufacturing performanceWhen disposable medical equipment manufacturers design precision mechanical devices, friction between moving parts can be difficult to manage. Engineers typically use medical device coatings including oils, greases or dry powders to smooth the delicate movements of parts.  The coatings reduce the friction and sticking of parts that slide, shear, twist,…

Micro•Wipe™ stencil rolls from MicroCare have been the industry’s leading stencil cleaning roll. Now, the best has gotten better with Micro•Wipe™ FP stencil cleaning fabric.At a microscopic scale, an SMT stencil looks like thousands of tiny razor blades. Those sharp edges shred old-style stencil wipes, causing defects and rework. Tough, durable MicroWipe FP fabric minimizes this…

For nearly a decade, stencil rolls from MicroCare have been the industry's leading stencil cleaning roll. Now, the best has gotten better with Micro•Wipe™ FP stencil cleaning fabric.An SMT stencil looks like thousands of tiny razor blades, when examined under a microscope. Those sharp edges shred old-style stencil wipes, causing defects and rework. Tough, durable…

While casual and intermittent skin contact with most of the MicroCare cleaners does not represent a significant health risk, wearing gloves is certainly is a good practice, especially if skin contact is likely and prolonged. This is particularly true when cleaning stencils by hand, using the presaturated wipes. Gloves, splash goggles, aprons (when handling open drums) and…

MicroCare a full line of precision dusters and freeze sprays. All are double-filtered for maximum purity. These products use an inert, nonflammable, ozone-safe liquid called HFC-134a (not 'air'!). They generally produce about 80 psi of 'pushing power' in the duster product and chill to about -50ºC for the freeze sprays. MicroCare also offers circuit chillers (e.g.,…

Silicone swelling is an efficient, low-cost and hassle-free method of joining silicone parts. Using a swelling fluid is one of the best ways to simplify medical device assembly. It will increase your throughput and boost your productivity.Silicone elastomers are widely used in the medical device industry. The remarkable physical properties of silicone — durable, flexible,…

Safety first is the prime directive at MicroCare. As such, MicroCare Applications Experts can help you understand how to properly and safely use solvents and cleaning fluids.  A MicroCare representative can inspect your facility and your system to ensure that it is working properly; teach your employees about the solvent and present the proper methods…

PCBs (printed circuit boards) are subjected to many harsh environmental conditions. This includes extreme temperatures, strong chemicals, corrosive salts, dust and moisture. Therefore, encapsulating them with a protective conformal coating makes sense. Conformal coatings keep harmful elements from touching the delicate components and degrading the performance of the boards. However, for optimum PCB longevity, functionality…

All electronics wipes are not created equal. To ensure cleanliness standards are kept within a cleanroom environment, wipes are an essential tool. They need to meet exacting criteria, especially when in a controlled environment.  Any contamination must be eliminated from both the items being manufactured and from the manufacturing tools and equipment themselves. Wipes play…

Are you in the military or working in a field that requires the use of fiber optic technology? If so, then you know how critical it is to maintain the highest level of performance and reliability for your equipment. One often overlooked aspect of this maintenance is the proper cleaning of military fiber optic connectors.…