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Fiber Optic Swabs

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Foam Swabs are manufactured for sensitive cleaning, sampling and application operations

Fiber Optic Cleaning made easy with swabs that are designed to reach recessed areas in fiber connectors, test ports and ferrules.

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Foamtec's Fiber Optic Swabs are manufactured in a vertically integrated ISO 9001, ISO 13485 facility to ensure consistent quality and cleaning performance. Swabs employ proprietary fabrication, cleaning processes and tip materials.

Foamtec Fiber Optic Swab Features Customer Benefits
Fiber optic swabs employ automated manufacturing processes Unsurpassed quality, consistency and cleanliness
Super fine tip seals Cleaning performance is not compromised by abrasion generated particles
Proprietary Washing Process Fiber optic performance is not attenuated by particles or residues

RECOMMENDED FIBER OPTIC CLEANING APPLICATIONS

  • Cleaning of 1.25 & 2.5 mm fiber optic adapters, alignment sleeves and back plane connections
  • Cleaning fiber optic test ports
  • Cleaning Fiber optic end faces
  • Cleaning of polishing slurry

Fiber Optic Swabs Are Available With Tip Designs Optimized For Fiber Optic Component Cleaning

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Fiber Optic Swab Descriptions
HT1003 Foam Swabs HT1003 Tip
Foam tipped HT1003 swab designed with a super fine seam is ideal for cleaning dust and particles from 2.5mm fiber optic ferrules and connectors. 3" long polypropylene handle with a small flexible foam tip.
HT1009 Foam Swabs HT1009 Tip
Foam tipped swab with 1.3mm head diameter and super fine seam designed to clean 1.25mm fiber optic connectors and ferrules. Super fine seam results in fiber free cleaning performance.3" long polypropylene handle with a flexible ultra slim foam tip allows access to recessed spaces.
HT1509C Microfiber Swabs HT1509C Tip
Micro fiber swabs with a single layer ultra narrow tip for removal of contamination from optics and surfaces in critical manufacturing environments. Non fiber shedding and exceptional solvent compatibility. Processed and washed on an integrated Class 100 Production line. 3" long handle with ultra-small, clean, microfiber tip for cleaning fiber optic assemblies and narrow orifices including all 1.25 mm alignment sleeves, adapters and 1.25 mm back plane connections.
HT1509P Microfiber Swabs HT1509P Tip
Micro fiber swabs with a single layer ultra narrow tip with an ultra fine fabric for removal of contamination from optics and surfaces in critical manufacturing environments. Non fiber shedding and exceptional solvent compatibility. Processed and washed on an integrated Class 100 Production line to provide ultra low particle and extractable levels. 3" long handle with ultra-small, clean, microfiber tip for cleaning fiber optic assemblies and narrow orifices including all 1.25 mm alignment sleeves, adapters and 1.25 mm back plane connections.
HT1509T Polyester Swabs HT1509T Tip
Polyester swabs designed for clean room applications. No fiber shedding and exceptional solvent compatibility. Washed and Processed on an integrated Class 100 Production line. 3" Long handle with ultra small clean polyester tip for cleaning fiber optic assemblies and narrow orifices.
HT1509X Microfiber Swabs HT1509X Tip
Micro fiber swabs designed for removal of contamination from optics and surfaces in critical manufacturing environments. No fiber shedding and exceptional solvent compatibility. Washed and processed on an integrated Class 100 Production line. 3" long handle with ultra-small, clean, polyester tip for cleaning fiber optic assemblies and narrow orifices.
HT1509Z Polyester Swabs HT1509Z Tip
Polyester swabs designed for clean room applications. No fiber shedding and exceptional solvent compatibility. Washed and Processed on an integrated Class 100 Production line. 3" Long handle with ultra small clean polyester tip for cleaning fiber optic assemblies and narrow orifices.
 
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