Using contact cleaner for electrical contacts is key to maintaining the operational efficiency of electrical equipment, helping to clear substances that coat contacts which gradually form a barrier between the contacts and metal parts where the electricity is transmitted through to, leading to reduced efficiency and potential failure.

However, not every job is the same and so not every contact cleaner is created the same.

As market leaders in the research and development of electronic contact cleaners, CRC provides a range of contact cleaners suited to varying applications and requirements.

This guide provides a reference for selecting the right contact cleaner for your job.

2017 NF Contact Cleaner

Applications: Cleaning relays, switches, circuit breakers, alarm and signal systems, printed circuit boards, connectors, generators, contacts, laboratory and test equipment, motor and motor controls, sensors, flux removal, terminal, plugs and jacks

Benefits: 

• No flash point.
• Non flammable.
• Fast evaporation, minimises. downtime associated with 'clean-in-place' cleaning methods.
• Residue free, prevents harmful build-up and eliminates rinsing or wiping.
• 360 degree valve ensures that all usable product is expelled from the can evenly when held and sprayed in the upside down position.
• Does not contain CFC 113 of Methyl Chloroform.

Flammable: NO

Plastic Safe: NO

Fast Evaporation: YES

2015/2016 C0 Contact Cleaner

Applications: Cleaning relays, switches, circuit breakers, alarm and signal systems, printed circuit boards, connectors, generators, contacts, laboratory and test equipment, motor and motor controls, sensors, flux removal, terminal, plugs and jacks.

Benefits: 

• Fast evaporation.
• Minimises downtime associated with 'clean-in-place' cleaning methods.
• Residue free.
• Prevents harmful build-up and eliminates rinsing or wiping.

Flammable: YES

Plastic Safe: NO

Fast Evaporation: YES

2019 Electrical Parts Cleaner 

Applications: Effective remopval of grease, oil, corrosion and sludge from air tools, mechanical brakes, clutches, chains, wire ropes, motors, dies, mould, parts, bearings, generators and compressors and in heavy duty use.

Benefits: 

• Fast evaporation, minimising downtime associated with clean-in-place cleaning methods.
• Residue free, preventing harmful build-up and eliminates rinsing or wiping.
• 360 degree valve ensuring that all usable product is expelled from the can evenly when the can is held and sprayed in the upside down position.

Flammable: YES

Plastic Safe: NO

Fast Evaporation: YES

2018 Lectra-Clean 

Applications: Effective removal of grease, oil, corrosion and sludge from air tools, mechanical brakes, clutches, chains, wire ropes, motors, dies, mould, parts, bearings, generators and compressors.

Benefits: 

• No flash or fire point - significantly reduces the risk of fire caused by incidental contact with live electrical equipment of solvents trapped in insulating materials. 
• Fast evaporation, minimises downtime associated with clean-in-place cleaning methods.
• Residue-free, prevents harmful build-up and eliminates rinsing or wiping
• 360-degree valve ensures that all usable product is expelled from the can evenly when the can is held and sprayed in the upside down position

Flammable: NO

Plastic Safe: NO

Fast Evaporation: YES

5089 Brakleen

Applications: Cleaning and effective removal of grease and oil from mechanical brake linings.

Benefits: 

• Non-staining, non-corrosive and leaves no residue
• Prevents harmful build-up and eliminates rinsing or wiping
• Fast evaporation - minimises downtime associated with clean-in-place cleaning methods.
• Does not contain CFC 113, Methyl Chloroform, Carbon Tetrachloride or silicones.
• Ideal for use on brake and clutch parts, cleans without dissasembly.
• Aerosol (PN 5089) is fitted with 360 degree Valve, ensuring that all usable product is expelled from the can evenly when the can is held and sprayed in the upside down position.

Flammable: YES

Plastic Safe: NO

Fast Evaporation: YES

5086 Brakleen Force 

Applications: Cleaning and effective removal of grease and oil from mechanical brake linings.

Benefits: 

• Fast evaporation. Minimises downtime associated with 'clean-in-place' cleaning methods.
• Residue free. Prevents harmful build-up and eliminates rinsing and wiping.
• Non-staining and non-corrosive to metals
• Safe on most plastics (test prior to use)
• Does not contain Methylene Chloride, CFC 113, Methyl Chloroform, Carbon
• Tetrachloride or aromatic hydrocarbons (e.g. Toluene or Xylene)

Flammable: YES

Plastic Safe: YES

Fast Evaporation: YES