Foamtec CleanWIPE® Rigid Medium Bulb Foam Tip over Cotton Swabs with Wooden Handle - 8,000 Swabs/Case - HT1206

$1,494.71
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 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
  • 16 Packs / Case
  • 8,000 Swabs Total
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Properties

Head Thickness 7.0 mm
Head Width 6.5 mm
Head Length 21.0 mm
Handle Length 134.7 mm
Handle Diameter 2.5 mm
Total Length 155.7 mm
Head Material CleanWIPE®
Head Bond Thermal
Handle Material Wood
Handle Color Natural

FAQs

When is a wood handle swab preferred for precision cleaning tasks?

Wood-handled swabs are often selected in environments where static control and simple, disposable tools are preferred. The rigid handle also provides a firm grip for controlled cleaning. This can be useful when technicians need stable handling while cleaning larger components or internal areas of equipment.

What types of surfaces can benefit from a larger foam swab head?

A larger foam head is helpful when cleaning broader surfaces that still require gentle contact. It allows technicians to remove residues or particles more efficiently in a single pass, making it suitable for larger precision components, device housings, or equipment parts that require controlled cleaning.

Can these swabs be used during equipment maintenance procedures?

Yes, they are commonly used during maintenance, inspection, or rework processes where internal parts or surfaces must be cleaned. The extended handle and larger foam head allow technicians to reach deeper areas while maintaining steady control during cleaning tasks within machinery or assemblies.

How should technicians handle swabs to maintain cleanliness before use?

Swabs should remain sealed in their packaging until needed and be handled with clean gloves in controlled work areas. Avoid touching the foam tip or placing the swab on work surfaces prior to use. Proper handling helps maintain cleanliness and reduces the risk of introducing contaminants.

What practices help maintain effective contamination control during cleaning?

Effective contamination control typically involves using a fresh swab for each cleaning task and applying minimal solvent when required. Replacing the swab once it collects residues helps prevent contaminants from being redeposited onto sensitive components during precision cleaning operations. Swabs with Wooden Handle