Electrical Contact Cleaner - Microtec 41-80

Electrical Contact Cleaner - Microtec 41-80

Product Code1: MD23B/10LTR

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Electrical Contact Cleaner - Microtec 41-80

Electrical Contact Cleaner - Microtec 41-80

Product Code: MD23B/10LTR

Product Code: MD23B/10LTR

Microtec 41-80 is a professional electrical contact cleaner and solvent degreaser that removes grease, dirt, and oxidation from electronic components without leaving residue. Ideal for fast, safe maintenance of electrical systems, PCBs, and sensitive wiring.

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Microtec 41-80 – Fast-Drying Electrical Contact Cleaner for Sensitive Components

Microtec 41-80 is a high-performance electrical contact cleaner designed to remove oils, oxidation, and dirt from delicate electrical and electronic parts. Its non-chlorinated, fast-evaporating, residue-free formula ensures clean connections and safe restoration of performance in electrical components. Whether you’re servicing industrial control panels or precision electronics, Microtec 41-80 delivers expert-grade results without risk to sensitive materials.

Electrical Contact Cleaner with Residue-Free Performance

  • Removes oils, grease, and dirt from electrical terminals and circuit boards
  • Leaves no residue – ensures high conductivity and equipment reliability
  • Compatible with metals, plastics, rubber, and painted surfaces
  • Non-corrosive and safe on PCB coatings and delicate parts
  • Fast evaporation rate reduces downtime and cleaning effort

Solvent Cleaner for Electronics, Wiring & PCB Maintenance

Trusted by maintenance professionals, engineers, and electronics technicians for safe cleaning in:

  • Electrical maintenance workshops and substations
  • Manufacturing and automation equipment
  • Aerospace wiring and avionics
  • Automotive control modules and sensors
  • Data centres, telecoms infrastructure, and hospitals
  • Marine and offshore electrical equipment

What Makes Microtec 41-80 the Best Electrical Component Cleaner?

Unlike many solvent cleaners, Microtec 41-80 is non-toxic, non-chlorinated, and designed for use in confined or sensitive environments. It’s the go-to electrical component cleaner for safety-critical sectors thanks to:

  • Zero-residue performance - no risk of conductive build-up
  • Rapid drying time - reduces delays in reassembly and testing
  • Safe for regular use - won’t damage seals, wires, or plastics
  • Highly versatile - ideal for spray, dip, or ultrasonic tank application

Important

  • Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
  • Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
  • Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.
  • No smoking.
  • Avoid release to the environment.

1️⃣ Apply directly to the electrical component or contact using a brush or low-pressure sprayer.

2️⃣ Allow 30-60 seconds for the solvent cleaner to penetrate and break down dirt, grease, or oxidation.

3️⃣ Wipe clean with a dry, lint-free cloth. No rinsing is required - the formula evaporates quickly, leaving no residue.

What is the best electrican contact cleaner?

APT’s MicroTec 41-80 is a safe industrial fast drying solvent cleaner and degreaser. A highly refined cleaning solvent that will quickly break down and remove all greases, oils, inks, most glues, adhesives, waxes and other residues from all metals, painted metals and even delicate plastic, rubber or moulded surfaces. Our best solvent degreaser is safe fast acting, 100% quick evaporating formula is great where rapid drying time is paramount allowing for surface testing, re-coating or further processing.

Is white spirit a solvent based cleaner?

White spirit is usually used in paints, coatings, waxes, varnishes, adhesives, printing inks and liquid photocopier toners. In industry, it can commonly be used as a solvent for cleaning, degreasing and substance extraction, but it is more commonly used in residential and household settings. For an industrial, solvent based cleaner, look no further than using APT’s MicroTec 41-80, our fastest drying solvent cleaner that will quickly break down and remove all greases, oils, inks, most glues, adhesives, waxes and other residues from all metals, painted metals and even delicate plastic, rubber, or moulded surfaces. This non-toxic formula is safe to use in confined spaces too!

What is solvent cleaner?

Solvents cleaners are used in industry to degrease components using dip tanks, ultrasonic cleaning baths and manual cleaning and degreasing. You can use Microtec 41-80 industrial degreasing solvent with confidence to remove all greases, oils, flux, inks, glues, tars, adhesives, waxes and most other unwanted residues including sticky labels. MicroTec 41-80 degreaser is a solvent cleaner with 100% evaporation, no residue is left behind. This means it the product of choice for engineering pre-inspection work or pre-coating treatments. Its fast-evaporating formula means that testing or coating can be carried out very soon after degreasing. This is to be used in a wide variety of industries for all your cleaning and degreasing needs.

How to use solvent cleaners?

We always suggest that you wear safety goggles and gloves before doing anything. Use the liquid solvent cleaner and degreaser in a well-ventilated area. APT’s Microtec 41-80 does not need to be diluted and we advise that you do not smoke or use naked flames around the chemical. We recommend using APT’s MicroTec 41-80 by applying it to the surface using a brush or spray, or through immersing parts and components in a dip tank or ultrasonic cleaning bath. Allow to evaporate or blow-dry with air for even faster results. The high flashpoint makes it a safe, user friendly industrial solvent cleaner.

What are solvent cleaners used for?

You can use Microtec 41-80 industrial degreasing solvent with confidence to remove all greases, oils, flux, inks, glues, tars, adhesives, waxes and most other unwanted residues including sticky labels. Microtec 41-80 can safely be used on many different surfaces and metal components. It’s ideal for degreasing and cleaning the following:

  • All metals

  • Engineering parts

  • Plastics

  • Non-live electrical components

  • Painted surfaces (including chlorinated rubber)

You can use MicroTec 41-80 solvent cleaner on non-live electronic parts and components or as a pre-treatment cleaner where subsequent coatings need to be applied later. As it leaves no residue, adherence of the primer and subsequent coatings is not compromised.

Can I use it on live circuits?

No, Microtec 41-80 should only be applied to de-energised equipment. Always ensure power is disconnected before use.

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I’ve been using APT’s Microtec 41-80 solvent based cleaner for years in my workshop. Its versatility and fast-drying properties make it an essential tool in my daily tasks.
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I recently used APT’s solvent-based cleaner to remove old adhesive residues from my kitchen cabinets during a renovation. It worked like a charm and saved me a lot of time.
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Cleaning up inks, adhesives, and waxes has never been easier than with APT’s solvent based cleaner. It’s fast-acting and virtually odorless, making it pleasant to work with.
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I’ve been using APT’s Microtec 41-80 solvent based cleaner to clean my electrical components, and it hasn’t let me down. It’s a safe choice for sensitive equipment.
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