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Cleaning Wipes Matrix for Production Environments
Contamination from dust, oils, and residues can impact performance and cleanliness across fiber optic networks, electronics, precision optics, and other sensitive surfaces. Fiber Optic Center offers a range of cleaning wipe solutions for fast, reliable cleaning of connectors, equipment, delicate optical components, and work areas in production environments, including labs, cleanrooms, and fiber optic manufacturing.
These solutions include non-abrasive, durable, and lint-free wipes, with many options compatible with IPA and other solvents for consistent, residue-free cleaning. Common uses include ferrule and fiber optic connector cleaning, bare fiber preparation for splicing, and maintaining optical components, electronics, and work surfaces.
Use the matrix below to compare general purpose and fiber optic cleaning wipes to identify the right wipe for your application. If you have any questions, please contact our technical team.
| Part # | Name | Material | Color | Wipe Size | Packaging | Non-Abrasive | Absorbent | Anti-static | Heat-Resistant | Lint-free | Tear-resistant | Solvent-safe | Cleaning Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFL WFW FiberWipes™ Fiber Optic Cleaning Wipes | Polyester | White | 4.25" x 2" (108mm x 51mm) | 90 wipes per tub | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | • Optical Fibers Prior to Termination or Splicing • Fiber Optic Connector Ferrule End-Faces • Lenses, Mirrors, and Other Optical Surfaces | ||||
| CleanTex® HydroSorb III Cleaning Wipes | Hydro-entangled Polyester | White | 9" x 9" (228.6mm x 228.6mm) | 300 wipes per bag | Yes | Yes | • Delicate Optical-Grade Components (Coated Lenses, Fiber Optic Sensors, Mirrors) • Sensitive Assembly Components and Precision Surfaces • Maintaining Clean, Non-Contaminating Work Surfaces | ||||||
| Kimtech Science™ Kimwipes™ Delicate Task Cleaning Wipes | Cellulose | White | 8.2" x 4.39" (208.28mm x 111.51mm) | 286 wipes per box | Yes | Yes | Yes | • Delicate Tasks • Liquids, Dust, and Fine Particles • Lab Instruments, Glassware, Lenses, and Sensitive Surfaces | |||||
| Kimtech Science™ Kimwipes™ Delicate Task Cleaning Wipes | Cellulose | White | 8.2" x 4.39" (208.28mm x 111.51mm) | • 286 wipes per box • Case of 60 boxes • 17,160 total wipes | Yes | Yes | Yes | • Delicate Tasks • Liquids, Dust, and Fine Particles • Lab Instruments, Glassware, Lenses, and Sensitive Surfaces | |||||
| CleanTex® HydroSorb III Cleaning Wipes | Hydro-entangled Polyester | White | 4" x 4" (101.6mm x 101.6mm) | 1200 wipes per bag | Yes | Yes | • Delicate Optical-Grade Components (Coated Lenses, Fiber Optic Sensors, Mirrors) • Sensitive Assembly Components and Precision Surfaces • Maintaining Clean, Non-Contaminating Work Surfaces | ||||||
| CleanTex® Cotton Wipes | Cotton | White | 4" x 4" (101.6mm x 101.6mm) | 1200 wipes per bag | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | • Magnetic Media (Metallic and Nonmetallic Surfaces) • Diffusion Furnace Equipment and Tools Used in Water Fabrication • Removing Aqueous or Organic Solvent Spills in High-Temperature or Static-Sensitive Environments | |||
| MicroCare Sticklers™ CleanWipes™ Fiber Optic Wipes | Fabric | White | 4" x 4" (101.6mm x 101.6mm) | • 50 wipes per bag • Case of 50 bags • 1,500 wipes total | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | • Bare Fiber and Fiber Optic Connector End-Faces • Preparing Bare Fiber Before Splicing • Optical Devices, Microscopes, and Inspection Equipment • Smaller Optical Tools and Instruments • Lenses, Mirrors, Diffraction Gratings, Prisms, and Lab Equipment | ||
| MicroCare Sticklers™ Optical Grade Cleaning Wipes | Polyester | White | 4" x 4" (101.6mm x 101.6mm) | 50 wipes per bag | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | • Camera Lenses, Microscopes, and Inspection Equipment • Smaller Optical Tools and Instruments | ||||
| MicroCare Sticklers™ Benchtop CleanWipes™ Fiber Optic Wipes | Hydro-entangled Polyester | White | 4.25" x 2" (108mm x 51mm) | 90 wipes per tub | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | • Bare Fiber Prior to Splicing • Fiber Optic Jumpers and End-Faces | |||
| CleanTex® Hydrosorb I Cleaning Wipes | Cellulose/Polyester | Blue | 12" x 12" (304.8mm x 304.8mm) | 50 wipes per bag | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | • Tasks Requiring Superior Strength and Absorbency • Color-Coded for Alerting the User to Dangerous Spills | ||||
| CleanTex® Hydrosorb I Cleaning Wipes | Cellulose/Polyester | White | 9" x 9" (228.6mm x 228.6mm) | 300 wipes per bag | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | • General-Purpose Wiping in Cleanrooms, Labs, or Industrial Settings • Precision Components and Lab Equipment • Managing Aqueous and Solvent-Based Spills • Maintenance of Flatbed Printer Heads and Sensitive Surfaces • Low Extractables and Low Lint Generation | |||
| CleanTex® Hydrosorb I Non-Woven Wipes | Cellulose/Polyester | White | 4" x 4" (101.6mm x 101.6mm) | 1200 wipes per bag | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | • General-Purpose Wiping in Cleanrooms, Labs, or Industrial Settings • Precision Components and Lab Equipment • Managing Aqueous and Solvent-Based Spills • Maintenance of Flatbed Printer Heads and Sensitive Surfaces • Low Extractables and Low Lint Generation | |||
| ITW Chemtronics® Econowipes™ Cleaning Wipes | Cellulose/Polyester | White | 9" x 9" (228.6mm x 228.6mm) | 300 wipes per bag | Yes | Yes | Yes | • Water Processing Areas • Acids and Other Chemical Spills • Machinery and Instrumentation • Photo-Mask Areas • Laminar Flow Benches • Quartzware • General-Purpose Wiping in Cleanrooms | |||||
| MicroCare Sticklers™ CleanWipes™ Outdoor Fiber Optic Wipes | Polyester | White | 4" x 2" (101.6mm x 51mm) | 50 wipes per bag | Yes | Yes | Yes | • Fiber Optic Cleaning in Harsh, Outdoor, or Mobile Environments | |||||
| ITW Chemtronics® Econowipes™ Cleaning Wipes | Cellulose/Polyester | White | 12" x 13" (304.8mm x 330.2mm) | 50 wipes per bag | Yes | Yes | Yes | • Water Processing Areas • Acids and Other Chemical Spills • Machinery and Instrumentation • Photo-Mask Areas • Laminar Flow Benches • Quartzware • General-Purpose Wiping in Cleanrooms | |||||
| ITW Chemtronics® Econowipes™ Cleaning Wipes | Cellulose/Polyester | White | 4" x 4" (101.6mm x 101.6mm) | 1200 wipes per bag | Yes | Yes | Yes | • Water Processing Areas • Acids and Other Chemical Spills • Machinery and Instrumentation • Photo-Mask Areas • Laminar Flow Benches • Quartzware • General-Purpose Wiping in Cleanrooms | |||||
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