Fiber Optic Cleaning Best Practices
In the mid 1990’s Chemtronics began focusing our precision cleaning expertise on the growing telecommunications industry. Through innovation and real world experience we were able to develop a comprehensive approach to cleaning fiber optic...
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Cleaning Study Optimizes Reliability and Bandwidth of Fiber Optic Connections
As telecommunications companies upgrade and expand their fiber optic networks networks and plan for Fiber-To-The- Home (FTTH) to accommodate high speed Internet access, the need for an effective, repeatable and cost-effective means of cleaning...
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HOW-TO: Remove Solder Bridging from J-Leads & Gull Wing Leads
Note: This guide is based on the IPC 7711 6.1.2.1 and 6.1.4.1 standards. Purchase the full standard from the IPC organization. The graphics and text have been created to provide easy-to-use instructions. Any content that diverges or supplements...
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HOW-TO: Remove Excess Solder from SMT Land or BGA with Wick & Blade Tip
Note: This guide is based on the IPC 7711 4.4.1 standard. Purchase the full standard from the IPC organization. The graphics and text have been created to provide easy-to-use instructions. Any content that diverges or supplements the IPC standard...
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HOW-TO: Desolder & Remove Thru-Hole Component with Solder Wick
Note: This guide is based on the IPC 7711 3.1.5 standard. Purchase the full standard from the IPC organization. The graphics and text have been created to provide easy-to-use instructions. Any content that diverges or supplements the IPC standard...
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Tri-V Cleaning Solvent Performance Evaluation
Qualifying a replacement cleaning chemistry can be a daunting task, as performance parameters are considered along with safety and regulatory issues. Changes in the regulatory environment can force these changes, and unfortunately many substitute...
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Explainer Video of Cleaner Degreaser Application Methods
Need Help With Your Application? Enrique Francis
efrancis@itwcce.com
678-928-6534 Hi, I’m Enrique Francis, the sales manager for bulk solvents at Chemtronics. Today I’m going to take you through the different methods of degreasing,...
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Video Overview of Cleaner Degreasers
Need Help With Your Application? Enrique Francis
efrancis@itwcce.com
770-424-4888 Hi, I’m Enrique Francis, the sales manager for bulk solvents at Chemtronics. Today I’m going to take you through the different methods of degreasing,...
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HOW-TO: Remove Excess Solder from SMT Land with Wick
Note: This guide is based on the IPC 7711 5.7.3, 5.7.4, 5.7.5, and 5.7.6 standard. Purchase the full standard from the IPC organization. The graphics and text have been created to provide easy-to-use instructions. Any content that diverges or...
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Halo Effect on Fiber Optic End Faces: Cause and Prevention
Haloing is a contamination defect that appears on fiber optic end face connections. If present, using a fiberscope to inspect an end face will reveal a discolored ring usually midway between the fiber core and the leading edge of the chamfer....
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