Product Operating Temperature Range Alternatives Operating Temperature Range 3M™ Data Sheets for Alternatives 3M™ Fluorinert™ Electronic Liquid FC‑3284 Data Sheet -65 to 40 °C Fluorinert™ FC‑72 -80 to 45 °C Data Sheet Novec™ 7100 -105 to 50 °C Data Sheet 3M™ Fluorinert™ Electronic Liquid FC‑770 Data Sheet -70 to 85 °C Fluorinert™ FC‑3283 -40 to 120 °C Data Sheet Novec™ […]
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Thermal Management / Heat Transfer with 3M Fluorinert and Novec Fluids
Fluorinert™ vs. Novec™ Properties Immersion Cooling Pricing Many modern manufacturing and technology practices require managing excess heat, or thermal management, with fluids such as 3M™ Fluorinert™ and 3M™ Novec™. For manufacturers of semiconductor wafers, controlling process temperatures is critical. For data centers, getting rid of excess heat through immersion cooling can dramatically lower operating costs. […]
Solvent Cleaning with 3M Novec Engineered Fluids
Materials Compatibility Benefits Applications Specs Aerosols Best Technology is a U.S. nationwide authorized 3M™ Novec™ distributor of 3M™ Novec™ Engineered Fluids. 3M™ places a significant amount of trust in Best Technology’s extensive experience in precision cleaning chemistries and applications. 3M™ Novec™ Engineered Fluids are non-flammable, non-ozone depleting, low-toxicity solvents and cleaners with low global-warming potential. […]
3M Novec 72DA 73DE Solvent Vapor Degreaser For Medical Device Instruments
Application Many times the geometry of a part makes it difficult for aqueous cleaning systems to clean the entire part – inside and out. Small features like blind holes or even through holes with a very small diameter means that the water based solutions may not be able to wick or wet into an area […]
nPB Replacement – Phase Out – OSHA & EPA Restrictions on n-propyl bromide, 1-bromopropane
Use of n-propyl bromide (nPb), also known as 1-bromopropane or 1-BP, has grown considerably over the last 20 years, but that doesn’t mean it is a safe solvent for vapor degreaser parts cleaning. Actually, nPb has gotten more and more press lately advising restrictions of use based on employee exposure limits and confirmed carcinogen classification. These […]
3M Novec Engineered Fluids, Fluorinert Liquids, Solvents, & Chemicals
Precision Cleaning Coatings & Lubricants Thermal Management Pricing Best Technology is a U.S. nationwide authorized 3M™ Novec™ distributor of engineered heat transfer fluids, Fluorinert™ chemicals, and engineered cleaning solvents. 3M™ places a significant amount of trust in Best Technology’s extensive experience in precision cleaning chemistries and applications. As a 3M™ distributor, Best Technology sells the full line […]
Aqueous Cleaning Chemistries
In addition to all the wet and dry process equipment offered, Best Technology also offers a complete line of aqueous parts washer chemistry solutions including: Alkaline cleaners Rust inhibitors Caustic solutions Aqueous cleaner chemistries are typically diluted to 5-25% concentration in water, and, unlike many solvents, there are no exposure limits set because no harmful […]
Medical Device AK 225 Replacement with 3M Novec Engineered Fluid Solvent
Most medical device manufacturers including those producing: pacemakers, defibrillators, orthopedic implants (bone screw, hip, joint, knee), catheter and guide wires are using AK225 HCHC225 to precision clean parts during manufacturing. As some may be aware, the EPA has scheduled a phase out of AK225 for January 1, 2015. This is causing manufacturers to look for […]
AK225 HCFC-225 Phase Out and Replacement with 3M Novec HFE Engineered Fluids
A brief history of cleaning solvents, comparison and why the 3M™ Novec™ HFE Engineered Fluids Solvent is the best solvent for your needs. In the 1980’s and prior, Freon TF (CFC-113) or Freon TMS (TF + 5.7% methanol) was the workhorse solvent for precision cleaning (and vapor degreasing) due to its high purity, low “non-volatile […]
Why Use a Parts Cleaning Solvent?
Precision Cleaning Chemistries Current chemistry trends call for the use of parts cleaning solvents with vapor degreasers for precision cleaning applications. The main reason to use a parts cleaning solvent is that “like dissolves like.” A non-polar solvent best dissolves a non-polar soil such as oil, grease and RMA flux. While it is true […]