Choosing a cleanroom swab: CA002, CA003 or SP-021
Cleanroom swabs with round, pointed or wide polyester tips each suit different spots. The wrong model may not reach the area, or may leave fibers in component gaps. Cleanroom swabs are also called dust-free swabs or industrial swabs.
By model
CA002 — round tip, filament cotton
- Smooth round tip, low lint
- General cleaning of larger areas
- LCDs, touch screens, HDDs
- Multi-step precision instrument work
- Silicone-free, safe for electronic contacts
CA003 — pointed tip, filament cotton
- Pointed tip reaches into narrow gaps
- Low-lint tip
- HDDs and deep cleaning of precision parts
- LCD corners and edges
- Tight clearances
SP-021 — wide flat tip, polyester
- 14.1 mm tip width for larger coverage
- Soft polyester that does not scratch
- Cleanrooms and highly sensitive areas
- Semiconductor, display and pharmaceutical
- Fully anti-static version available
Specification comparison
| Item | CA002 round | CA003 pointed | SP-021 wide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tip shape | Round | Pointed | Flat (large area) |
| Tip material | Filament cotton | Filament cotton | Polyester |
| Handle | Paper | Paper | Paper |
| Overall length | 77.5 ± 0.8 mm | 81 ± 1 mm | — |
| Handle diameter | 2.46 ± 0.08 mm | 2.46 ± 0.08 mm | — |
| Tip length | 15 ± 0.8 mm | 11 ± 0.8 mm | 25.1 mm |
| Tip size | Φ4.4 mm | Φ4.7 mm | 14.1 mm wide |
| Packing | 25 / pack, 1,250 / box | 25 / pack, 1,250 / box | 500 / pack |
| Anti-static version | — | — | Fully anti-static available |
Selection: CA002 for general work; CA003 to reach gaps; SP-021 fully anti-static for large-area wiping or ESD protection. All three can be used with alcohol-based cleaning solutions.
FAQ
How do I choose? Start with the tip shape: CA002 is round, 4.4 mm diameter; CA003 is pointed, 4.7 mm diameter; both have filament cotton tips and paper handles. SP-021 is flat polyester, 14.1 mm wide and 25.1 mm long, with a fully anti-static version.
How does this page differ from the cleanroom swabs page? This page has three JIAHON models with paper handles and filament cotton or polyester tips, from 25 per pack. The other page has foam and fabric tips in 13 head sizes, 100 per pack.
Is there a halogen test report for JIAHON cleanroom swabs? Yes. SGS halogen test report no. SZXEC25000885501, dated 25 March 2025, sample described as JIAHON brand dust-free wiping stick (white material). Tested to EN 14582:2016 by ion chromatography: fluorine (MDL 20 mg/kg), chlorine, bromine and iodine (MDL 50 mg/kg each) were all not detected (ND). The report does not state a model number. Chinese and English versions are available on request.
Related: SGS test report (JIAHON cleanroom swabs) · Cleanroom wipers · Finger cots
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