1. Case for using sticklers
Fiber optic cleaning products

2. Sticklers® Difference
Sticklers® is solely focused on developing better solutions for optical networks
Competitively price, high quality products that are appreciated by end users
Product portfolio includes:
Precision Cleaning Fluid for Splices and Connector End Faces
CleanWipes® Optical Grade Wipes
CleanStixx® Fiber Optic Grade Sticks
CleanClicker™ Fiber Optic Cleaners
Field Installation Cleaning Kits

3. POC cleaning fluid
Sticklers® Fiber Optic Splice & Connector Cleaner® Precision Cleaning Fluid
Use for cleaning fiber for fusion splicing and connector end faces
Dissipates electrostatic bonds holding dust particulates to ferrule surface
Bonds with water molecules to evaporate water away
Rapid evaporation leaving no residues behind
Classified as non flammable by DOT and safe for air shipments
Cans are not pressurized and not an aerosol
Low inhalation toxicity and poses no health risks
Will not freeze
3oz standard cans are TSA compliant
Global compliance to GHS, RoHS and REACH
Challenges with Competitive Cleaning Fluids:
Aqueous or water based cleaners will freeze
IPA is hygroscopic, flammable and has strong odor
Push spray bottle will take in air which cross contaminates cleaning fluids
Aerosol based cleaners can not be air shipped

4. CleanWipes™ Family
Sticklers® CleanWipes®Optical Grade Wipes Advantages:
Wipe strand openings are ideal for wiping up various sized particulates
Foil backing on boxes and individual wipes creates electrostatic dissipative medium
Excellent residue absorbency for wicking away liquids and oils
High shearing strength to prevent fraying
Use for cleaning fiber for fusion splicing and for connector end faces
Packaging options:
Outdoor CleanWipes® Single are individually wrapped and come 50 to a bag
Benchtop CleanWipes®have 90 in a tube and the most popular
CleanWipes®400 have 400 in a cube and offer a low cost per clean
CleanWipes® 3200 have 3200 in a box and ideal for production environments
CleanWipes® WF44 are 4” x 4” individual wipes are ideal for production enviroments

5. CleanStixx® Stick Cleaners
Sticklers® CLEANSTIXX® optical grade sticks Advantages:
Open cell structure creates capillary action for superior absorption
No binding adhesives used to prevent cross contaminating and leaching
Cleaning material is soft enough to conform to the radius ferrule and lens end faces
Mechanical crimp of cleaning tip makes prevents damage from excessive pressure
Options for cleaning Ø1.25mm, 1.6mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, MT, and 1.2 Expanded Beam
Color coded for ferrule size for easy identification
Stick Tip at 150X

6. Cleanclicker® CLEANERS
Sticklers® CLEANCLICKER® Advantages:
750 cleaning capacity versus 500 of IBC-One Clicks (use fewer cleaners)
Refillable cartridges for lowering cost per clean
Cleans both APC (8˚ angled) and UPC polished connectors
Cleans unmated connectors by flipping lid on cap and connectors in adapters
Push engagement and audible pop after engagement is complete
Locking feature to prevent waste
Challenges with Competitive Tools:
Cleaning capacity is either 500 or 350 and not refillable
Smaller cleaning tips on some tools are prone to shearing
Some tools do not have a good material flow across the cleaning tip
LC duplex tools have wrong pitch for cleaning mini SFP+ modules (5.25mm pitch)

7. Field Installer Cleaning Kits
Installer Grade – Designed for use by field installers
Contents are based on: 1. Application and 2. Fiber Counts
All kits offer Wet-Dry cleaning capabilities
Expanding kit product line to meet growing market needs
Sole purpose of kits are to clean fiber for fusion splicing and connector end faces
Kits will not have ferrule scopes nor other test gear
Avoids channel conflicts with distribution partners
Maintains our focus on developing industry’s best cleaning solutions
Military Cleaning Kit
Field Installer Cleaning Kits

8. briant@microcare.com or cell: +1.860.406.2576
Our value prop
Superior product quality and customer service
ISO 9001 registered manufacturer
Most products are Made in USA
Wide industry acceptance and recognized quality of products
Access to our global inventories
New Britain, CT
Singapore
Belgium
Technical support
Custom test reports available upon request
Training programs for inspecting and cleaning fiber optic connectors
For more information, please visit or contact me direct at:
Brian Teague
Product Line Manager
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