Cleaning Molded PEI Components
Q. Looking for a cleaner that will not degrade or embrittle molded PEI componenets.Also PCB cleaner.
A. Polyetherimide (PEI) is best cleaned by acid detergents. PEI can be attacked by alkaline cleaners. PEI can also be damaged by heat. We recommend…
Detergents for Cleaning Tantalum
Q. I visited the Alconox booth at MDM East in New York and wanted to follow up our conversation about cleaning tantalum. Does the detergent recommendation change if we do automated vs. manual cleaning? A. Tantalum cannot be cleaned with classic high…
Ambient Temperature for Cleaning
Q. I am manufacturing engineer and I have a question regarding Alconox powdered precision cleaner. Your catalog says that the minimum cleaning temperature when using Alconox should be ambient temperature. How much is Ambient Temperature exactly? Our clean rooms have a temperature of approximately 21°C, which means that after heating it for preparation it will cool down through the day. Should we keep it over 21 °C?
Maximum Liquinox Percentage
Q: We are having a difficult time cleaning our parts in an ultrasonic tank. What is the maximum percentage that you can have of Liquinox detergent? What hazards are there?
A: The concentration percentage of Liquinox™ Critical Cleaning Liquid Detergent can go up to a 100% in theory. There is no hazard, per say, however, the rinsing can become more difficult as you increase the concentration.
Alconox at MD&M West
Join us in Anaheim,CA on February 10-12 for MD&M West at the Anaheim Convention Center. Alconox Inc. is at Booth 1077. Alconox critical cleaning detergents come with unparalleled technical support. Our detergents are excellent on pharmaceutical processing equipment, medical devices,…