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CircuitWorks Conformal Coating Remover Pen

CircuitWorks® Conformal Coating Remover Pen allows for quick, convenient and precise spot removal of most types of conformal coatings in seconds. The solvent evaporates quickly and provides low surface tension for superior wetting.

Features & Benefits

  • Spot cleans tight tolerance areas on circuit boards
  • Marker dispenser provides controlled and exact application
  • Evaporates quickly
  • Provides low surface tension for superior wetting
  • Low VOC content

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Part # Size
CW3500

9 g (0.32 oz.) pen on blister card

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FAQ's

How do I use a conductive pen?

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use a conductive pen: Step-by-step process:Expose conductive surface of repair area: When repairing a trace, conductive ink needs to have good contact with the beginning and end of the gap. This often involves scraping way resist to expose the conductive surface. Prepare the surface: Clean and free from any debris, dust, or old solder. You can use isopropyl alcohol and cotton swabs to clean the area properly. Shake the pen: Before using the conductive pen, shake it vigorously until you hear the click of the internal bearing, which provides agitation within the pen. If the ink is dark and not a silver color, continue to shake the pen to fully mix the ink. Prime the pen: When using the conductive pen for the first time or after a long period of non-use, you may need to prime the pen to get the ink flowing smoothly. Press the tip of the pen against a scrap surface (e.g., paper or a non-conductive material) until the ink starts flowing. You may need to clear the tip of dried ink with a wipe saturated with solvent like isopropyl alcohol (IPA). Draw the conductive trace: Hold the conductive pen like a regular pen or marker, and apply gentle pressure to the surface while squeezing the barrel. Be precise and steady in your movements to get a clean line. You can draw lines, bridges, or connect components, just like you would with a pen or a pencil. Cure the ink: Let the ink air dry for at least 1 hour. Test the conductivity: Once the ink is cured, use a multimeter or continuity tester to test for continuity between the endpoints of the trace to ensure the connection is complete. Clean the pen tip: After use, make sure to wipe the tip of the pen clean with a wipe. This prevents the tip from getting clogged and ensures better performance in the future. CircuitWorks Repair/ Cleaning Products Learn more in our Blog Follow our Linkedin

How do I use no-clean, rosin, or aqueous flux dispensing pen?

Using a flux dispensing pen, whether it's a no-clean, rosin, or aqueous flux, is a straightforward process. Flux is used in soldering to remove oxidation and improve the wetting of solder, ensuring better solder joints. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use a flux dispensing pen: Preparation:Ensure you have the appropriate flux pen for your application (no-clean, rosin, or aqueous flux). The specific type of flux depends on your soldering needs and the type of components you are working with. Clean the Surface:Before applying flux, make sure the surface you are about to solder is clean and free from any debris, dust, or oxidation. Clean it with a lint-free cloth if necessary. Prepare the Flux Pen:Remove the cap of the flux pen.Tap the tip on a flat surface to saturate the tip.If there is dried flux or other residue on the tip, rub it off on a wipe. Apply Flux:Hold the flux pen like you would hold a regular pen or marker, with the tip facing downwards.Gently press the tip against the surface where you want to apply the flux. Be careful not to apply too much pressure as it may lead to excessive flux application.Move the pen across the area where you want to apply flux. The flux will flow out through the tip as you move it. Soldering:Once you have applied the flux, proceed with the soldering process immediately. Clean Residue (if applicable):If you are using a no-clean flux, it is designed to be left on the board without cleaning, depending on the requirements the electronics. If you used a rosin or aqueous flux, you should clean the board after soldering to remove any residue. Use a cleaning solution that is compatible with the type of flux you used. Recap the Flux Pen:After use, make sure to recap the flux pen tightly to prevent the flux from drying out or leaking. CircuitWorks Repair/ Cleaning Products Learn more in our Blog Follow our Linkedin

What does conductive pen do?

Conductive ink pens are specialized writing tools designed to draw circuits and create electrical connections on various surfaces. The ink used in these pens contains conductive materials (e.g. silver), which allow it to conduct electricity. Here's what a conductive pen can do: Circuit Prototyping: Conductive pens are often used for rapid prototyping of electronic circuits. Instead of traditional methods like soldering, engineers can draw circuit traces directly onto a PCB using the conductive pen. Repairs: These pens are useful for repairing damaged or broken circuit traces on electronic devices or printed circuit boards (PCBs). By drawing a new conductive trace with the pen, one can restore the electrical connection without requiring complex rework. Low-voltage Electronics: Conductive pens are suitable for low-voltage applications, such as wearable electronics, simple sensors, touch-sensitive interfaces, and other electronic projects that don't involve high power or high-frequency signals. CircuitWorks Repair/ Cleaning Products Learn more in our Blog Follow our Linkedin

How do you remove conformal coating when repairing or reworking a PCB?

Chemtronics offers the CircuitWorks® Conformal Coating Remover Pen that allows you to remove a tight area of coating around a repair area without affecting the rest of the PCB. You first saturate the tip by tapping it lightly on a surface, which opens the valve and releases solvent. Holding the tip down may oversaturate it, which could lead to solvent flowing into unintended areas.

How do I figure out the shelf life of a product?

The shelf life of a product can be found on either the technical data sheet (TDS), available on the product page, or by looking on the certificate on conformance (COC). The COC can be downloaded by going to https://www.chemtronics.com/coc. Once you have the shelf life, you will need to add it to the manufacture date for a use-by date. The manufacture date can be identified by the batch number. The batch code used on most of our products are manufacture dates in the Julian Date format. The format is YYDDD, where YY = year, DDD = day. For example, 19200 translates to the 200th day of 2019, or July 19, 2019. This webpage explains and provides charts to help interpret our batch numbers: https://www.chemtronics.com/batch-codes.

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