| Are all of Berkshire's swabs autoclavable? |
Yes, they can be sterilized by beta, gamma or steam per your Standard Operating Procedure, however the handles get brittle and the foam tips yellow.
Samples are available for evaluation purposes. Contact your regional Regional Technical Representative who will assess your specific application requirements and recommended the swab that is appropriate.
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Do you have an ESD swab? |
| No, Berkshire does not have an ESD swab. |
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| Can you produce custom swabs? |
As a full line manufacturer, Berkshire has the capability to produce customized swabs for specific process applications with a wide selction of handles, tip sizes, and materials. Please contact Customer Service for more information regarding custom swabs: 1-800-242-7000 or contact your local Regional Technical Representative. |
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| Are any of Berkshire's swabs manufactured using adhesives or glues? |
| None of Berkshire's swabs are manufactured using adhesives or glues. |
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| What does the abbreviation PPI stand for? |
The number of cells per cubic inch in the foam membrane. A measure of foam density. |
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| How are Berkshire's Lap-Tips® cleanroom swabs packaged? |
Berkshire's swabs are double bagged in cleanroom bags manufactured from high purity polyethylene resin that insures ultra low organic and inorganic residues. Bags are free from silicone, amides, and DOP and comply with RoHS directives. An easy tear notch and solvent resistant inner pack labels insure ease of use. |
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| What are reticulated open cell foam swabs? |
Reticulated or open cell foams are structures in which the cell windows have been removed by thermal or chemical means. This process results in a structure that has excellent liquid retention and particle entrapment capability. Berkshire's open cell foam swabs are made from cleanroom laundered 100ppi polyurethane foam for superior cleanliness. |
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| What are non-reticulated closed cell foam swabs? |
Closed cell foams are completely sealed with cell windows intact. Closed cell foams generally exhibit higher density, greater durability and reduced absorption versus open cell foams. Berkshire's closed cell foam swabs are manufactured from 100ppi polyurethane. |
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| What are knitted polyester swabs? |
Berkshire's knitted polyester swabs are made from cleanroom laundered continuous filament polyester for exceptional purity and offer low ionic contamination levels along with excellent durability and absorbent capacity. Knitted polyester swabs have excellent chemical resistance and are compatible with organic solvents. |
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| What are nonwoven polyester swabs? |
Swabs made from 100% polyester nonwoven material are absorbent, non-abrasive and have very low ionic contamination and NVR levels. These swabs are also compatible with most solvents. |
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