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What swab is most effective for cleaning in an ESD environment?

Posted on by Berkshire Corporation
23
Sep

When it comes to effectively cleaning and removing excess solder paste, flux, epoxies, and alloys from sensitive PCBs, especially when Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) contamination is a concern, Berkshire’s Lab-Tips® LTO70PESD20 is an excellent choice. This swab is designed for post-soldering cleaning in small, grooved, and hard-to-reach areas, making it ideal for intricate PCB assemblies. The swab features a precision pointed head, which allows for meticulous cleaning, and a tapered rigid handle for easy maneuvering. Additionally, the ESD pink handle is engineered with a static dissipative polymer to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge, and each swab is double-bagged in an anti-static, solvent-resistant bag to ensure its integrity. As always, referring to your written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for this cleaning process is crucial to maintaining quality and safety standards.

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Contamination can be both visible and invisible, be sure to choose the correct ESD swab for your specific application and environment.