Description

Description

Description

  • Key Performance Benefit: Designed for high-precision cleaning, CleanWIPE® swabs are widely used globally across critical sectors, includingmedical 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 style 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
  • 100 Packs / Case
  • 50,000 Swabs Total
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Properties

Head Thickness 3.8 mm
Head Width 3.8 mm
Head Length 9.9 mm
Handle Length 57.3 mm
Handle Diameter 2.75 mm
Total Length 66.85 mm
Head Material CleanWIPE®
Head Bond Thermal
Handle Material Polypropylene
Handle Color Blue

FAQs

When should this swab be used instead of larger cleaning tools?

This swab is ideal for precision tasks that require controlled cleaning without disturbing nearby components. Its size allows technicians to clean localized areas such as connectors, small assemblies, and detailed surfaces. It is particularly useful when larger wipes or swabs may spread residue or fail to reach targeted areas.

What types of residues are typically removed with precision foam swabs?

Precision foam swabs are commonly used to remove light process residues that appear during manufacturing or assembly. These may include excess adhesives, silicone residues, or particles generated during handling. Their absorbent foam structure helps capture and lift contaminants without leaving lint or introducing additional debris.

Can these swabs be used in environments requiring strict contamination control?

Yes, they are commonly used in controlled manufacturing environments where surface cleanliness is critical to product performance. Their controlled manufacturing process and traceable materials help support quality protocols in industries such as medical device production and precision manufacturing, where contamination management is essential.

What are the recommended handling practices before using the swabs?

To maintain cleanliness, the swabs should remain sealed in their packaging until use and be handled with clean gloves in controlled work areas. Avoid touching the foam tip or placing it on work surfaces before cleaning. Following these handling steps helps preserve the integrity of sensitive cleaning processes.

How do operators maintain consistent cleaning results during production?

Operators often use a fresh swab for each cleaning task and apply controlled pressure while wiping targeted areas. This approach helps prevent the spread of contaminants and maintains consistent results across production steps. Using dedicated swabs for individual components or stages also supports effective contamination control. Rigid Large Spear Foam