Ultimate Guide to Ultrasonic Cleaning
Cleaning with a combination of a solvent and ultrasonic cleaning equipment is a popular choice when companies in heavy industry, electronics, medical electronics and aerospace industries need to aggressively remove stubborn soils. An ultrasonic...
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Soder-Wick User's Guide
Wick, Solder Wick, Desoldering Wick, Solder Braid, Desoldering Braid. All of these names refer to the same thing. It is a method of removing unwanted solder using flux and braided copper wire. It is commonly used to aid in removing faulty...
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Which wipe is best with aggressive solvents?
Solvent compatibility is another factor to consider when choosing a wipe. If the wipe is to be used with a solvent in the cleaning application, then the wipe must be selected with the solvent in mind. Solvent retention and absorbency may also...
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What wipe is best for rough surfaces?
Any wipe will produce particulates depending on the amount of abrasion it receives in use, so abrasion resistance should be considered. Wipes usually release the most particulates from their edges, so using a sealed-edge wipe will greatly reduce...
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Which wipe is best for general cleaning?
Chemtronics general purpose wipes are meant to be used for wiping and in non-critical or controlled environments. By cleanroom standards, Chemtronics general purpose wipes would be acceptable in Class 10,000 cleanrooms or in “controlled...
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What type of wipe is best for cleanrooms?
Cleanroom wipes used for critical applications are almost always knitted synthetic fibers. Knitted polyester fabric, like used for Coventry Poly-Wipes (part #6209), is the most popular wipe material for cleanrooms. Knitted polyester is made...
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Can Conductive Paint be thinned?
If a thinner coating is required, conductive ink can be thinned using butyl acetate solvent. Using other solvents to thin the conductive ink is not recommended, as they may change the properties of the acrylic polymer or force the polymer out...
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Can I solder directly onto a drawn trace?
A trace drawn with the conductive ink will combine with solder, provided the soldering temperature does not exceed 350°F (177°C) and the solder joint is formed within 5 seconds. If the drawn trace must be soldered to, we recommended...
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How do I prepare the surface for trace repair?
For optimal adhesion to most surfaces, clean the repair area prior to ink application. That insures the surface is free of oil, greases and handling soils. For precise cleaning just around the rework area, Chemtronics offers CircuitWorks Flux...
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How do I unclog a conductive pen?
If you experience difficulty in producing a smooth flow of conductive ink, this could indicate clogging of the product outflow channel within the tip assembly. As the pen sits in storage, especially if stored tip downward, the suspended silver...
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