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MicroCare and Static Systems partner for success at the Productronica India 2018 Expo in Bangalore, India on September 26-28, 2018. Learn more.
The MicroCare team attended the SMTA Guadalajara show and it was a great success. Learn more about this show and MicroCare's involvement.
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…
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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…