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Almost everybody uses the dip-and-brush method to clean circuit boards during rework and repair. But this process doesn’t work very well.Other companies suggest you should use high-pressure aerosols and blast the contamination off the board. Which will work fine, if you don’t mind buying lots of aerosol cans.At MicroCare, we think the best way to clean PCBs…

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…

The increasing demand for consumer electronic devices, IoT technology and rise in electric vehicles are seeing a surge in more complex Printed Circuit Board (PCBs). In addition, the complexity of PCBs continues to grow as more sophisticated devices require smaller, denser multi-layered PCBs. This density increase inevitably means there is a higher reliability risk, a…

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…

As noted elsewhere in this web site, MicroCare is proud to be one of the first companies in the industry to commercialize cleaning products using 1,2-trans-dichloroethylene which is also known by the CAS #156-60-5 but more commonly called “trans”.We often get inquiries about trans, mainly because it is such a new ingredient in many solvents.…

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…

Cleaning strength is measured by the Kari-Butanol rating of the solvent, shown on MicroCare product specifications as the “Kb number.” (Some competitors do not offer Kb ratings on their products, which we find odd.) A rating of 20 or so is mild while anything over 70 is a aggressive solvent that will probably not be…

Jumbo sized flux removers were introduced by MicroCare VP Mike Jones, at APEX EXPO 2018.  The three new economy-size circuit board cleaners in aerosol packaging. These products now are in-stock and available to customers. These new products feature jumbo-sized aerosol packaging, which can deliver approximately 30% more solvent for only about 15% more money. This…

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…

Solvent flammability is a very difficult issue. The chemical behavior itself is difficult to measure precisely because it varies greatly, according to circumstances. Flammability is difficult to manage because of the environment in which the solvent is packaged, stored, shipped and used; and the risk can be difficult to predict because of exogenous factors such…