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Foamtec CleanWIPE® Rigid Small Round Foam Tip Swabs - 12,500 Swabs/Case - HT1032

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SKU: HT1032-FM
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Description

Description

Description

  • Key Performance Benefit: Designed for high-precision cleaning, CleanWIPE® swabs are widely used globally across critical sectors such as medical devices, hard disk drives, and precision manufacturing. Their design ensures particle-free surfaces, safeguarding the quality of sensitive components.
  • Material & Construction: The swabs are crafted through an automated fabrication and inspection process that eliminates defects common in traditional swabs, offering a clean, scratch-free application. The swab tip is constructed from medical-grade open-cell PU foam.
  • Risk Reduction / Compliance Benefit: High-purity formulation and multistage washing process ensure a swab free of Amines, Sulphur, and Chloride, ensuring compatibility with the curing of platinum-cured silicones, adhesives, and epoxies.
  • Protection Level: Super fine seal eliminates the risk of scratching delicate optical assemblies.
  • Comfort & Usability: Available in very small point-and-paddle head shapes for cleaning very small spaces.
  • Safety & Compliance Assurance: Manufactured in an ISO-certified cleanroom with complete traceability of materials. The proprietary washing process enables swabs to pass ISO 10993-5 cytotoxicity testing. Pyrogen-free versions are available upon request.

Recommended For

  • Medical device manufacturing
  • Hard disk drive manufacturing
  • Precision manufacturing
  • Cleaning delicate optical assemblies
  • Removal of silicones, adhesives, and epoxies
  • Cleaning very small spaces

Primary Industries

  • Medical Device Manufacturing
  • Hard Disk Drive Manufacturing
  • Precision Manufacturing

Standards and Certifications

  • ISO-certified cleanroom manufacturing
  • ISO 10993-5 cytotoxicity testing

Packaging

  • 500 Swabs / Pack
  • 25 Packs / Case
  • 12,500 Swabs Total
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Properties

Head Thickness 3.8 mm
Head Width 3.8 mm
Head Length 10.7 mm
Handle Length 57.3 mm
Handle Diameter 2.5 mm
Total Length 68.0 mm
Head Material CleanWIPE®
Head Bond Thermal
Handle Material Polypropylene
Handle Color Blue
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FAQs

When should this swab size be selected for precision cleaning tasks?

This swab size is well-suited for cleaning small to moderately sized components that require both precision and surface coverage. It provides more contact area than micro-point swabs while still allowing controlled cleaning in confined spaces, making it useful for connectors, assembly points, and delicate mechanical or electronic components.

What types of manufacturing processes benefit most from these swabs?

These swabs are commonly used during assembly preparation, inspection, and maintenance procedures to remove residue or particles from sensitive parts. They are particularly useful before bonding, sealing, or coating operations where surface cleanliness directly affects process reliability and final product quality.

How can technicians use these swabs effectively with cleaning solvents?

Technicians often apply a small amount of compatible solvent to the foam tip to help loosen residues before wiping the target surface. Using minimal solvent and controlled pressure helps maintain precision while reducing the risk of spreading contaminants to surrounding areas during delicate cleaning procedures.

What handling practices help maintain cleanliness during use?

Swabs should be removed from their packaging only when needed and handled with clean gloves in controlled environments. Avoid touching the foam tip or placing the swab on work surfaces before use. Proper handling practices help preserve the cleanliness required for critical manufacturing and precision cleaning applications.

Why are single-use swabs recommended in precision manufacturing environments?

Single-use swabs help prevent cross-contamination during sensitive manufacturing processes. Once a swab has collected particles or residue, reusing it may redeposit contaminants onto components. Disposing of each swab after each cleaning step supports consistent cleanliness and helps maintain strict contamination-control standards.