Description

Description

  • Key Performance Benefit: UltraSOLV® Foam Swabs by Foamtec are precision-engineered tools designed for use in critical environments, including cleanrooms, disk drive assemblies, optical assemblies, precision timepieces, and medical device manufacturing.
  • Material & Construction: The swabs feature a hydrophilic UltraSOLV® foam tip and a fiber-free design that prevents fiber shedding and contamination. The tips are thermally bonded to the handle, eliminating adhesive residue.
  • Risk Reduction / Compliance Benefit: Engineered to exhibit exceptionally low ionic and Non-Volatile Residue levels to prevent electrical conductivity issues and maintain the integrity of sensitive components.
  • Protection Level: The foam tip is strong and abrasion-resistant, minimizing particle generation during cleaning to help protect delicate components.
  • Comfort & Usability: Available in various tip sizes to support the cleaning of critical and hard-to-reach areas across different applications.
  • Safety & Compliance Assurance: Designed for applications requiring strict cleanliness standards in high-tech manufacturing and critical cleanroom environments.

Recommended For

  • Cleanroom environments
  • Disk drive assemblies
  • Optical assemblies
  • Precision timepieces
  • Medical device manufacturing
  • Cleaning critical and hard-to-reach areas

Primary Industries

  • Semiconductor
  • Medical Device Manufacturing
  • Precision Manufacturing

Packaging

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

Head Thickness 3.6 mm
Head Width 3.6 mm
Head Length 11.0 mm
Handle Length 58.0 mm
Handle Diameter 2.5 mm
Total Length 69 mm
Head Material UltraSOLV® Foam
Head Bond Thermal
Handle Material Polypropylene
Handle Color Blue

FAQs

What types of residues can these foam swabs help remove?

These swabs are commonly used to remove light residues such as oils, particles, or processing contaminants that may accumulate during manufacturing. The foam tip can capture and retain small amounts of debris while helping maintain controlled contact with sensitive surfaces.

Why is a fiber-free construction important in cleanroom environments?

Fiber-free construction helps prevent lint or loose fibers from being introduced during cleaning. In controlled manufacturing environments, even small fibers can interfere with component performance or contaminate surfaces, making fiber-free cleaning tools important for maintaining strict cleanliness standards.

What storage and handling practices help maintain swab cleanliness?

To preserve cleanliness, swabs should remain sealed in their packaging until needed and be handled with clean gloves in controlled environments. Avoid touching the foam tip or placing the swab on unclean surfaces before use to help prevent introducing contaminants during cleaning tasks. Rigid Small Blunt Spear Foam