Wipers for Class 1 – Class 10 Controlled Environments:
- Sealed-edges (including thermal, laser, ultrasonic)
- Close-knit construction
- Double-bagged
- Fibers are continuous with no loose ends
- Cleanroom laundered
- Common substrates: Polyester
Wipers for Class 100 Controlled Environments:
- Knife cut edges
- Close-knit construction
- Fibers are continuous with no loose ends
- Cleanroom laundered
- Common substrates: Polyester, Microfiber Nylon, and some cases blends of Polyester-Cellulose
Wipers for Class 1,000 – 10,000 Controlled Environments:
- Knife cut edges
- Close-knit construction
- Fibers are continuous with no loose ends
- Common substrates: Polyester-Cellulose, Polypropylene, Foam, Cotton, Microfiber
Wiper Materials Overview:
- Polyester – Offers durability and exception cleanliness. Edges can be melted to add additional protection against linting (Common for ISO 3-4+)
- Polyester/Cellulose blend – is clean, absorbent and an economic choice (Common for ISO 5 -7+)
- Polypropylene – Non-abrasive and solvent resistant. Suitable for wiping sensitive surfaces and components.(Common for ISO 6, in some cases ISO 5)
- Cotton – Economical and environmentally friendly (Common for ISO 6-7+)
- Foam – Ideal for sensitive surfaces such as print heads