Choosing the Best Swab for Aggressive Solvents
In precision cleaning applications, swabs can be used on their own to remove contamination. MHowever, more often though swabs are used together with a solvent to remove contamination. The success of the cleaning effort depends in part on the...
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New Limited Quantity Symbol on Product Cartons
Through 2019, we will be changing the markings of some of our product cartons from “ORM-D” to the Limited Quantity symbol. This is to bring us up-to-date with the latest shipping requirements.
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Try Our New Static Free Mat & Benchtop Reconditioner Wipes
Cleans and Rejuvenates ESD-Safe Surfaces Chemtronics Static Freeâ„¢ products are engineered to protect electronic equipment and workspaces from static buildup while cleaning and reconditioning. These products provide everything required for...
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Evaluating Dielectric Properties To Identify Safe Contact Cleaners
You're getting intermittent issues with your device, so you suspect there's contamination in the electrical contacts. Dust, dirt, grease, and oxidation contamination can increase electrical resistance in contact areas. That means the current...
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Why Flux Pens Make PCB Repair Easier
Flux is needed to prevent oxidation that tends to form when hot metals come in contact with the air. During printed circuit board repair and soldering, it's common to see liquid flux from the wave soldering equipment poured into jars and applied...
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The Combination Cleaning Guide for Fiber Optic Connector Cleaning
There’s a dirty little secret in the fiber optics world. Many installers use cleaning methods that, when inspected under a scope, show a great deal of contamination left behind.
Unless they inspect 100% of their connections, they take...
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How to Select A Vapor Degreaser Solvent: Azeotrope vs. Azeotrope-Like
When deciding on the right vapor degreaser solvent to be used in your vapor degreasing process, there are quite a few factors involved. They include, just to name a few, performance, cost, compatibility with the existing unit, and exposure limits...
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How To Evaluate The Best Silicone Conformal Coating
2021 was a rough year for PCB assemblers who use silicone conformal coating. Many EMS buyers of silicone conformal coating experienced shortages, with lead times going from days to weeks, then even to months. All the while, prices skyrocketed....
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How Coventry Wipes Reduced Contamination in a Medical Device Manufacturing Process by 90%
Many times simple changes can yield huge results. And this case study is yet another example. Today, we'll review how we helped a catheter manufacturer reduce contamination in their manufacturing process by 90%. They achieved this result without...
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How to Restore Flood Damaged Electronics, Telecom Equipment, and Fiber Optic Connectors
Although water can cause extensive damage to electronics, it does not mean that equipment is lost and cannot be replaced. Electronics, telecommunications equipment, and fiber optic connections are able to be restored after water damage. The...
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