Published: October 16, 2017
QUESTION: Are there best practices for sticks & swabs?
ANSWER:
Best Practices for Sticks & Swabs:
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Rotate stick at least 6X in a single direction
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Limit force to about the same pressure you would use for a writing pen
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Never excessively scrub the end face to prevent scratching with wear particulates
ADDITIONAL CONTENT & RESOURCES:
- Category Resource: FOC Cleaning Page
- Find More Information in this Blog: The art of cleaning: Follow these specific cleaning techniques during fiber optic cable assembly manufacturing and installation
Answered by AskFOC Technical Team WITH the Sticklers MicroCare Corporation Team October 16, 2017
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