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QbE Cleaning Platforms

QbE Cleaning Platforms are patented Precision Wipe System designed for cleaning fiber optic end-faces. These self-contained cleaning tools offer a thorough end face cleaning experience and can be used wet-to-dry. The QbE is convenient and economical for use in field or OEM applications.

The QbE Cleaning Platforms offer a more complete removal of microscopic contaminants, without the chance of damage to the optical fiber end face. Self-contained cleaning tools that can be used dry or wet, they are convenient and economical for use in field or OEM applications.

For Combination Cleaning with the QbE, pull one QbE Wipe over the fiber-safe foam platen. Hold the end face at a 90 degree perpendicular to the platen. Draw the end face lightly from the solvent wetted area to the dry area over the platen, using a smooth linear motion - do not press too hard. Do not retrace your cleaning procedure in the same area. Do not use a figure-eight motion; do not use a twist & turn motion. Check your work with a fiber scope or measuring device. For Splice Preparation, lightly moisten QbE wipe and gently wipe away fiber contaminants. Lightly dampen a 38540ESD swab, remove soil from V-grooves on fusion splicer. For Buffer Gel Removal, pull three single QbE Wipers out of the container. Spray a small amount of Electro-Wash PX Fiber Optic Cleaner into the folded wipers. Pull the cable through the first wiper and discard. Repeat until the cable squeaks clean.

Choose the QbE Platform engineered for your application:

Key Features:

• Complete Fiber Optic Cleaning System - No refills to buy or investment in expensive mechanisms to maintain
• Effective Wet or Dry Connector Cleaning - The only cleaning system that gives both options: For Wet cleaning use Electro-Wash PX Fiber Optics Cleaner or blot connector on Electro-Wash MX Presaturated wipe first
• Provides the Ideal Cleaning Surface - The QbE cleaning platen is perfect for outside plant or OEM application
• Convenient Size - Portable cleaning system easily fits on work benches
• Heavy Duty Lint-Free Wiping Material - Tough enough to remove buffer-gel; soft enough for all end-face cleaning. Wont shred or tear
• Patented - U. S Patent Number 6,865,770 and foreign patents

Typical Applications:

• End-face connector cleaning for SC, ST & FC Connectors
• Splice preparation
• Buffer gel removal

Product Key Properties: QbE wipes are 100% noncontaminating material. These wipes have high absorbency and contamination entrapment capacity, as well as high wet strength. Excellent solvent resistance. Excellent particle entrapment. High absorbency capacity and rate. Very low solvent extractables. High wet strength.

Product Performance Benefits: Complete fiber optic cleaning system - no refills to buy or investment in expensive mechanisms to maintain. Effective wet-to-dry Combination Cleaning - for cleaner, use Fiber-Wash MX pen for tough soils, Fiber-Wash AQ pen for eco-friendly cleaner, and Fiber-Wash NF pen for fast drying nonflammable cleaner. Provides the ideal cleaning surface - The QbE cleaning platen is perfect for outside plant or OEM application. Convenient size - portable cleaning system easily fits on work benches. Heavy duty lint-free wiping material - tough enough to remove buffer-gel; soft enough for all end-face cleaning. Wont shred or tear