Texwipe TX802 General Purpose Small Flat Paddle Polyester Honeycomb Cleanroom Swab

Texwipe TX802 is a general-purpose, small flat paddle polyester honeycomb cleanroom swab designed for hearty pickup, controlled placement, and localized removal of thicker soils in less critical areas. The 100% polyester honeycomb head is thermally bonded (no adhesive) to a polypropylene handle to reduce a common contamination variable associated with low-control applicators. The honeycomb cell structure is engineered to maximize absorbency and capture of larger particles, dirt, and viscous films (think greases, inks, flux residues, paints, and heavy solutions) while maintaining a compact paddle geometry for confined spaces. Like any swab, “low-linting” performance is process-dependent (no swab is truly “zero-lint” in every condition), so best results come from correct wetness control, short strokes, and frequent tip rotation.

• SKU: TX802 BAG (bag) / TX802 (case option varies by selection)
• Swab type: Dry swab (general-purpose / less critical areas)
• Swab family: General Purpose
• Head material: 100% polyester honeycomb fabric
• Head bond: Thermal bond (eliminates adhesive contamination pathway)
• Handle material: Polypropylene
• Handle color: Orange (visual segregation / easy identification)
• Design notes: Small flat paddle
• Head width: 3.5 mm (0.138")
• Head thickness: 3.0 mm (0.118")
• Head length: 9.2 mm (0.413")
• Handle width: 2.5 mm (0.098")
• Handle thickness: 2.5 mm (0.098")
• Handle length: 60.0 mm (2.36")
• Total swab length: 69.2 mm (2.72")
• Packaging (bag): 500 swabs per reclosable bag
• Packaging (case): 5 reclosable bags per case (2,500 swabs/case)
• Bag attributes: Reclosable, silicone-free bag; lot coded for traceability and quality control
• Temperature note: Appropriate for use with temperatures less than 410°F (process-dependent)
• Shelf life (non-sterile): 5 years from date of manufacture
• Country of origin: Made in the Philippines (per manufacturer TDS)

Texwipe (an ITW company) differentiates itself by treating swabs as engineered contamination-control tools—built to consistent tolerances, lot coded for traceability, and manufactured using high-precision automated processes. In the General-Purpose Swab Series, Texwipe emphasizes thermal bonding (to eliminate adhesive variables), silicone-free reclosable packaging (to reduce transfer risk in finishing/printing/adhesive workflows), and clear handle-color segregation to support disciplined use in less critical areas.

SOSCleanroom (SOS) supports this approach through a close working relationship with ITW Texwipe focused on continuity of supply, documentation handoff (lot traceability and supporting paperwork), and practical application support—so customers can standardize on a known swab geometry and construction method while maintaining procurement reliability.

• 100% polyester honeycomb head engineered to maximize absorbency and capture of large particles and dirt
• Thermal head bond eliminates adhesive contamination risk (adhesive-free bond line)
• Orange polypropylene handle supports fast visual identification for less critical areas
• Polypropylene handle offers broad chemical compatibility and resists breakdown with common chemicals
• Lot coded for traceability and quality control
• Packaged in a reclosable, silicone-free bag to help reduce silicone transfer risk
• Compact small flat paddle head for access into confined spaces and controlled placement of thicker solutions

• Hearty pickup of thicker soils: Honeycomb cell structure helps retain viscous films and particulate-laden residues (grease, inks, flux residues, paints) rather than skating across surfaces
• Reduced contamination variables: Thermal bonding removes adhesive as a potential source of extractables or bond-line shedding
• Segregation control: Orange handle helps keep general-purpose swabs from drifting into higher-control cleanroom steps
• Chemical compatibility: Polyester + polypropylene construction is commonly selected for broad compatibility with many routine process solutions (verify against your chemistry and SOP)
• Traceability for investigations: Lot coding and consistent manufacturing tolerances support repeatability, troubleshooting, and documentation expectations

• Removing and applying solders and fluxes
• Applying and removing lubricants, adhesives, and process solutions
• Cleaning confined spaces containing thick solutions (such as paints or inks)
• Picking up powders and dust in less critical areas
• Targeted wipe points where a compact flat paddle head improves access and control

• Control wetness: For thick residues, work damp—not dripping. Over-wetting can smear soils and increase spread into seams and joints.
• Short strokes, rotate often: Use short, deliberate passes; rotate the paddle face after each pass to avoid re-depositing a loaded film.
• Use straight-line technique: Maintain directional strokes to reduce rework and redeposition (especially with inks, greases, or flux residues).
• No re-dipping: Never return a used swab to a source solvent bottle. Use single-use aliquots to prevent cross-contamination.
• Surface-sensitivity caution: Honeycomb texture can be more abrasive than smoother knit tips at the same applied force. For optics, soft coatings, and scratch-sensitive finishes, reduce pressure or select a smoother low-linting knit polyester swab designed for critical cleaning.
• Segregate by design: Keep TX802 dedicated to less critical areas and explicitly label the SOP scope to prevent swab “process drift.”

These values represent typical analyses (not specification limits). For regulated programs, confirm background and recovery under your method, solvents, and acceptance criteria.

Typical ion extractables (µg/swab)

Typical nonvolatile residue (NVR), mg/swab

• General-purpose vs. critical cleaning: Choose TX802 for thicker soils in less critical areas. If your priority is the cleanest background for high-control work (sensitive optics, precision coatings, or tight residue limits), a smoother knit polyester cleanroom swab is commonly evaluated.
• Honeycomb texture vs. smoother tips: Honeycomb can “grab” viscous residues effectively, but the textured structure can increase abrasion risk on delicate surfaces at the same applied force.
• Segregation as a control: The orange handle is a practical cue for tool control—use it to keep bench-control tasks separated from higher-control swab steps.
• Thermal bond matters: If your current applicators use adhesive bonds, TX802’s thermal bond can reduce a frequent root cause of unexplained residues and bond-line variability.

Notes: Need technique guidance for using Texwipe TX802 polyester honeycomb swabs in real industrial cleaning workflows (wetness control, short-stroke discipline, segregation controls, and when to upgrade to a smoother low-linting swab)? Open the SOSCleanroom Technical Vault tab above for practical selection context and operator-focused best practices.

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Product page updated: Jan. 6, 2026 (SOS Technical Staff)

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