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Foamtec CleanWIPE® Semi-Flexible Mini Spear Foam Tip Swabs - 12,500 Swabs/Case - HT1049-500

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Description

Description

Description

  • Key Performance Benefit: Designed for high-precision cleaning, CleanWIPE® swabs are widely used globally across critical sectors, including 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 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 the 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 3.2 mm
Head Width 3.2 mm
Head Length 15.5 mm
Handle Length 67.9 mm
Handle Diameter 2.5 mm
Total Length 83.4 mm
Head Material CleanWIPE®
Head Bond Thermal
Handle Material Polypropylene
Handle Color Blue
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FAQs

When is this swab design most useful for precision cleaning applications?

This swab design is particularly useful when technicians need both extended reach and controlled cleaning in confined areas. The longer handle, combined with a narrow foam tip, allows precise access to assemblies, narrow housings, or recessed components, where maintaining stability and visibility during cleaning is important.

What types of surfaces benefit from foam swab cleaning?

Foam swabs are commonly used on sensitive surfaces that require gentle contact during cleaning. These may include polished metals, optical components, connectors, and precision-machined parts. The soft foam structure helps capture particles and residues while minimizing the risk of surface damage during delicate cleaning procedures.

How can technicians minimize contamination during cleaning operations?

To reduce contamination risk, technicians typically open packaging only when the swab is needed and handle it with clean gloves in controlled environments. Avoid touching the foam tip or placing the swab on unclean surfaces before use. These handling practices help preserve the cleanliness required for precision work.

Can these swabs be used for cleaning before bonding or sealing processes?

Yes, they are often used to prepare surfaces before bonding, sealing, or coating operations where residue removal is critical. Removing particles or light contaminants beforehand can help improve process reliability and ensure proper adhesion during manufacturing steps that depend on clean surfaces.

What helps maintain consistent cleaning performance across production tasks?

Using a fresh swab for each cleaning step and applying controlled pressure during wiping helps maintain consistent results. Replacing swabs regularly prevents redepositing captured residues onto components and supports contamination-control practices commonly required in precision manufacturing environments. Rigid Large Oval Foam Tip