Q. We're looking for an aluminum safe cleaner for removing thin films of oils and proteins from a circuit board. A. Often the safest way to clean aluminum is with an acidic detergent. We recommend using Citranox® Liquid Acid Cleaner and Detergent as an aluminum safe cleaner to remove thin films of oils and proteins from a circuit board which has aluminum containing elements … [Read more...] about How to: Clean Aluminum from Oils and Proteins
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How to: Clean Circuit Boards & Electronic Components
Q. We are a large manufacturer of circuit boards and have been upgrading our cleaning methods. Alconox Inc. Technical Support recommended we use Detergent 8 to clean circuit boards. Why is it beneficial to use Detergent 8 when cleaning circuit boards and electronic components? A. Detergent 8® Low-Foaming Ion-Free Detergent contains no conductive metal cations, such as … [Read more...] about How to: Clean Circuit Boards & Electronic Components
How to: Clean 3D Printed Parts
Q. We need to clean 3D printed plastic parts made of methacrylate. We need to make sure it’s safe for the plastic, but also ensures all crevices are residue, resin and particle free for critically clean parts. A. The technology of 3D printing has revolutionized industries ranging from precision manufacturing and aerospace, to electronics and medical device manufacturing. … [Read more...] about How to: Clean 3D Printed Parts
Cleaning PTFE for High Voltage Applications
Q: We are a large manufacturing company looking to add a detergent step for bulk removing machining oils from our PTFE substrate for use in high voltage applications. Main concerns are leaving behind detergent and contaminant residues. What would you recommend? A: Liquinox® Critical Cleaning Liquid Detergent is the standard for parts with organic and oily residue that need … [Read more...] about Cleaning PTFE for High Voltage Applications
Cleaning of Alumina Ceramics
This TechNote on alumina ceramics cleaning was submitted by an industry colleague - John Hamlin from Industrial Info. Advanced technical ceramics are frequently being used as a replacement to metals, polymers, and refractory materials in various applications due to their properties like high temperature, hardness, and electrical resistance. They are used in car sensors … [Read more...] about Cleaning of Alumina Ceramics