CleanWIPE® Cleanroom Foam Swabs | Particle-Free Swabs for Medical & Precision Assembly
The Trusted Choice for Impeccable Cleanliness in Critical Environments
Engineered for Precision Cleaning by Industry Leaders
CleanWIPE® swabs are the preferred choice for critical cleaning applications in leading medical device, hard disk drive, and precision timepiece manufacturing facilities worldwide. Our commitment to quality and innovation ensures particle-free cleaning, protecting sensitive components and maintaining the integrity of your high-value products.
Addressing Particle Shedding and Surface Scratching
Unlike traditional swab construction methods that can introduce imperfections like seams and heat stake marks, CleanWIPE® swabs leverage automated fabrication and inspection processes. This meticulous approach ensures a pristine, particle-shed-free swab tip, eliminating the risk of contamination or surface scratches on your critical components.
Guaranteed Cleanliness and Consistency
ISO 13485 & ISO 5 Cleanroom Manufacturing: Provides the highest level of cleanliness and lot-to-lot consistency for repeatable performance, meeting the stringent demands of leading manufacturers.
Complete Material Traceability: Offers full transparency and quality control through traceable raw materials, ensuring consistent performance across every batch.
Advantages
Swab tip is constructed from medical grade open-cell PU foam to enable efficient removal of silicones, adhesives and epoxies.
High purity formulation and multistage washing process ensure a swab free of Amines, Sulphur and Chloride to ensure compatibility with curing of platinum cured silicones, adhesive and epoxies.
Silicone and adhesive free to ensure streak free cleaning when wetted with solvents such as IPA.
Super fine seal eliminates risk of scratching delicate optical assemblies.
Proprietary washing process enables swabs to pass ISO 10993-5 cytotoxicity testing.
Available in very small point and paddle style head shapes for cleaning of very small spaces.
Available in pyrogen-free versions upon request.
Product | Description | Quantity | Details |
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HT1000 – Rigid Large Oval Foam Tip (6" Handle) Broad-coverage rigid oval head (11.1 mm wide, 7.0 mm thick) for efficient cleaning of larger surfaces or applying/removing silicones, adhesives, and epoxies without streaks or residues. Perfect for medical device assembly, hard disk drive components, or optics where high absorbency and zero particle shedding are required. Super-fine seal ensures no scratching on delicate coatings. Head Thickness: 7.0 mm Head Width: 11.1 mm Head Length: 21.1 mm Handle Length: 121.6 mm Handle Diameter: 2.9 mm Total Length: 142.7 mm Head Material: CleanWIPE® Head Bond: Thermal Handle Material: Polypropylene Handle Color: Blue |
Quantity/Pack: 500 Packs/Case: 8 |
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HT1001 – Flexible Medium Cylinder Foam Tip (6" Handle) Medium cylinder (6.0 mm wide) with flexibility to conform to curved or irregular surfaces. Excellent for gentle, streak-free wiping with IPA/solvents on optical assemblies, disk drive heads, or medical components. Open-cell foam efficiently lifts silicones and residues while the particle-free construction protects sensitive electronics and prevents contamination. Head Thickness: 5.0 mm Head Width: 6.0 mm Head Length: 17.8 mm Handle Length: 133.9 mm Handle Diameter: 2.9 mm Total Length: 151.7 mm Head Material: CleanWIPE® Head Bond: Thermal Handle Material: Polypropylene Handle Color: Blue |
Quantity/Pack: 500 Packs/Case: 16 |
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HT1002 – Semi-Flexible Small Bulb Foam Tip (3" Handle) Compact bulb shape (4.1 mm wide) with semi-flexibility for balanced control in tight spaces. Ideal for precision removal of adhesives/epoxies from small medical device features, timepiece gears, or hard-to-reach disk drive areas. Scratch-free design and cytotoxicity compliance make it safe for high-value, delicate parts. Head Thickness: 3.8 mm Head Width: 4.1 mm Head Length: 10.2 mm Handle Length: 59.1 mm Handle Diameter: 2.5 mm Total Length: 69.3 mm Head Material: CleanWIPE® Head Bond: Thermal Handle Material: Polypropylene Handle Color: Blue |
Quantity/Pack: 500 Packs/Case: 25 |
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HT1009 – Flexible Micro Needle Foam Tip (3" Handle) Ultra-fine micro needle tip (1.3 mm wide) for pinpoint access into the smallest recesses. Top choice for cleaning micro-spaces in medical implants, fine connectors, or precision optics where minimal contact and zero particle generation are critical. Flexible for gentle navigation without damage. Head Thickness: 1.3 mm Head Width: 1.3 mm Head Length: 7.5 mm Handle Length: 61.9 mm Handle Diameter: 2.5 mm Total Length: 69.4 mm Head Material: CleanWIPE® Head Bond: Thermal Handle Material: Polypropylene Handle Color: Blue |
Quantity/Pack: 500 Packs/Case: 25 |
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HT1014 – 3" Rigid Mini Spear Tip Rigid mini spear (2.5 mm wide) for precise, controlled probing and cleaning of narrow geometries. Great for deep removal of embedded residues or silicones in medical device lumens, spear-like reach in hard disk assemblies, or timepiece mechanisms. Ensures impeccable cleanliness with no scratching. Head Thickness: 2.5 mm Head Width: 2.5 mm Head Length: 9.8 mm Handle Length: 58.3 mm Handle Diameter: 2.5 mm Total Length: 68.1 mm Head Material: CleanWIPE® Head Bond: Thermal Handle Material: Polypropylene Handle Color: Blue |
Quantity/Pack: 500 Packs/Case: 25 Packs/Case (12,500 Total) |
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HT1029 – Flexible Mini Paddle Foam Tip (3" Handle) Mini paddle (3.6 mm wide) with flexibility for broader yet gentle surface contact in confined areas. Versatile for streak-free solvent cleaning of flat or slightly curved optics, medical surfaces, or disk drive components. Particle-shed-free and high-purity for consistent, repeatable results. Head Thickness: 2.7 mm Head Width: 3.6 mm Head Length: 9.8 mm Handle Length: 58.6 mm Handle Diameter: 2.5 mm Total Length: 68.4 mm Head Material: CleanWIPE® Head Bond: Thermal Handle Material: Polypropylene Handle Color: Blue |
Quantity/Pack: 500 Packs/Case: 25 |
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HT1032 – Rigid Small Round Foam Tip (3" Handle) Small round head (≈3.8 mm wide, minor variations) on rigid short handle for accurate, firm cleaning of tiny spots. Ideal for PCB contacts, optical filters, medical sensors, or precision timepiece parts needing controlled pressure without risk of scratches or fibers. Multiple subtle size options for fine-tuned fit. Head Thickness: 3.8 mm Head Width: 3.8 mm Head Length: 10.7 mm Handle Length: 57.3 mm Handle Diameter: 2.5 mm Total Length: 68.0 mm Head Material: CleanWIPE® Head Bond: Thermal Handle Material: Polypropylene Handle Color: Blue |
Quantity/Pack: 500 Packs/Case: 25 |
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HT1034 – Rigid Small Round Foam Tip (3" Handle) Small round head (≈3.8 mm wide, minor variations) on rigid short handle for accurate, firm cleaning of tiny spots. Ideal for PCB contacts, optical filters, medical sensors, or precision timepiece parts needing controlled pressure without risk of scratches or fibers. Multiple subtle size options for fine-tuned fit. Head Thickness: 3.8 mm Head Width: 3.8 mm Head Length: 10.16 mm Handle Length: 57.3 mm Handle Diameter: 2.54 mm Total Length: 68.0 mm Head Material: CleanWIPE® Head Bond: Thermal Handle Material: Polypropylene Handle Color: Blue |
Quantity/Pack: 500 Packs/Case: 25 |
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HT1035 – Rigid Small Round Foam Tip (3" Handle) Small round head (≈3.8 mm wide, minor variations) on rigid short handle for accurate, firm cleaning of tiny spots. Ideal for PCB contacts, optical filters, medical sensors, or precision timepiece parts needing controlled pressure without risk of scratches or fibers. Multiple subtle size options for fine-tuned fit. Head Thickness: 3.8 mm Head Width: 3.8 mm Head Length: 9.9 mm Handle Length: 57.3 mm Handle Diameter: 2.75 mm Total Length: 66.85 mm Head Material: CleanWIPE® Head Bond: Thermal Handle Material: Polypropylene Handle Color: Blue |
Quantity/Pack: 500 Packs/Case: 100 |
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HT1046 – 3" Rigid Large Spear CleanWIPE? Tip Elongated large spear (3.2 mm wide, 21.0 mm long) on rigid short handle for extended reach with precision. Suited for deeper cleaning of recesses in medical devices, vacuum chambers, or disk drive interiors while maintaining particle-free performance and compatibility with adhesives. Head Thickness: 3.2 mm Head Width: 3.2 mm Head Length: 21.0 mm Handle Length: 49.0 mm Handle Diameter: 2.5 mm Total Length: 70.0 mm Head Material: CleanWIPE® Head Bond: Thermal Handle Material: Polypropylene Handle Color: Blue |
Quantity/Pack: 500 Packs/Case: 25 |
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HT1048 – Rigid Small Blunt Spear Foam Tip (3" Handle) Blunt spear (3.3 mm wide) combines reach with rounded safety. Rigid for firm yet gentle action on embedded residues in metal/medical surfaces. Excellent for applications requiring controlled pressure without piercing delicate materials like coated optics or implants. Head Thickness: 3.2 mm Head Width: 3.3 mm Head Length: 17.0 mm Handle Length: 65.7 mm Handle Diameter: 2.5 mm Total Length: 82.7 mm Head Material: CleanWIPE® Head Bond: Thermal Handle Material: Polypropylene Handle Color: Blue |
Quantity/Pack: 500 Packs/Case: 25 |
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HT1049 – Semi-Flexible Mini Spear Foam Tip (3" Handle) Mini spear (3.2 mm wide) with semi-flexibility to navigate fragile or irregular features safely. Perfect for medical device lumens, fine mechanical parts, or optics where gentleness and deep particle removal are essential. Head Thickness: 3.2 mm Head Width: 3.2 mm Head Length: 15.5 mm Handle Length: 67.9 mm Handle Diameter: 2.5 mm Total Length: 83.4 mm Head Material: CleanWIPE® Head Bond: Thermal Handle Material: Polypropylene Handle Color: Blue |
Quantity/Pack: 500 Packs/Case: 25 |
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HT1050 – 3" Semi-Flexible Micro Spear Tip The smallest micro spear tips (2.6–3.2 mm wide) for ultra-precise access. Semi-flexible to conform without damage—ideal for the tightest spaces in stents, microelectronics, or timepieces. Ensures thorough, scratch-free cleaning with medical-grade purity. Head Thickness: 2.6 mm Head Width: 2.6 mm Head Length: 10.5 mm Handle Length: 58.4 mm Handle Diameter: 2.5 mm Total Length: 68.9 mm Head Material: CleanWIPE® Head Bond: Thermal Handle Material: Polypropylene Handle Color: Blue |
Quantity/Pack: 500 Packs/Case: 25 |
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HT1051 – 3" Semi-Flexible Micro Spear Tip The smallest micro spear tips (2.6–3.2 mm wide) for ultra-precise access. Semi-flexible to conform without damage—ideal for the tightest spaces in stents, microelectronics, or timepieces. Ensures thorough, scratch-free cleaning with medical-grade purity. Head Thickness: 3.2 mm Head Width: 3.2 mm Head Length: 9.7 mm Handle Length: 60.3 mm Handle Diameter: 2.5 mm Total Length: 70.0 mm Head Material: CleanWIPE® Head Bond: Thermal Handle Material: Polypropylene Handle Color: Blue |
Quantity/Pack: 500 Packs/Case: 25 |
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5" Small Lollipop Tip Head Thickness: 10.8 mm Head Width: 20.0 mm Head Length: 26.3 mm Handle Length: 103.4 mm Handle Diameter: 6.8 mm Total Length: 129.7 mm Head Material: CleanWIPE® Head Bond: Thermal Handle Material: Polypropylene Handle Color: White |
Quantity/Pack: 500 Packs/Case: 16 |
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HT1206 – Rigid Medium Bulb Foam Tip over Cotton with 6" Wooden Handle Medium bulb (6.5 mm wide) with wooden handle for ESD-sensitive or traditional-preference environments. Foam-over-cotton design provides enhanced absorbency for silicones/adhesives while remaining particle-free. Suitable for precision assembly in medical or electronics where natural handles are preferred. Head Thickness: 7.0 mm Head Width: 6.5 mm Head Length: 21.0 mm Handle Length: 134.7 mm Handle Diameter: 2.5 mm Total Length: 155.7 mm Head Material: CleanWIPE® Head Bond: Thermal Handle Material: Wood Handle Color: Natural |
Quantity/Pack: 500 Packs/Case: 16 |
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HT1207 – Rigid Medium Cylinder Foam Tip with 6" Wooden Handle Medium cylinder (4.5 mm wide) on wooden handle for controlled, streak-free cleaning. Ideal for disk drive, optics, or medical applications needing reliable solvent compatibility and no contamination from synthetic handles. Head Thickness: 4.5 mm Head Width: 4.5 mm Head Length: 20.0 mm Handle Length: 132.5 mm Handle Diameter: 2.5 mm Total Length: 152.5 mm Head Material: CleanWIPE® Head Bond: Thermal Handle Material: Wood Handle Color: Natural |
Quantity/Pack: 500 Packs/Case: 16 |
About Foamtec WCC
Foamtec's mission is to enable contamination control professionals to improve particle control in clean rooms by solving surface contamination challenges. The Wilshire Contamination Control Division of Foamtec International supplies clean room mops, foam swabs, microfiber swabs, foam wipers, microfiber wipers, UltraSOLV® ScrubPADS to address clean room cleaning and the critical cleaning of process equipment.