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Stabilant 22 is available in two forms:
Stabilant 22 - Concentrate form. (Not Available yet)
Stabilant 22A - reduced with Isopropynol (Isopropyl Alchohol) to make it thinner and easier to apply. (The Isopropynol evaporates after application leaving a film of Stabilant 22 behind)
Product Information:
Stabilant 22 is the world’s first electronic contact enhancer. Applied to the contact points of electronic connectors, this innovative new liquid polymer becomes conductive between the mating surfaces of the contacts while staying non-conductive between adjacent contact pairs.
Stabilant 22, unlike any other contact treatment, actively improves conductivity and connector reliability in any electronic system from automotive and marine components, mainframe computers and PCs to bio-medical electronics and avionics.
Highly sensitive low-power electronic systems suffer when contact quality is poor. Poor connector conductivity causes static, noise, erratic electrical behavior, and distortion of the signal – exactly the problems that repair and maintenance technicians spend so much of their time trying to solve.
Ideally, most connectors consist of two perfectly mating metal contacts. But when magnified, the connecting surfaces show many irregularities, which means that contact points are randomly scattered across the contact surface of the connector.
These uneven contact surfaces cause unpredictable contact resistance, which ultimately leads to system malfunctions.
A film of Stabilant 22 applied to the connectors reduces or eliminates problems related to poor conductivity. Stabilant 22 coats the mating surfaces of the contacts and fills the gaps between the original scattered points of contact. There, Stabilant becomes conductive, and thus broadens the contact area far beyond the original, substantially improving contact quality.
At the same time, Stabilant 22 seals the connector against dirt, grit and substances or materials which can cause tarnishing and corrosion.
Connectors are the most valuable part of any electronic system. Treatment with Stabilant 22, the worlds’ first electronic contact enhancer will improve the reliability of a soldered joint to any electro-mechanical connections without forming a physical bond.
Whether you need improved performance, lowered service costs, or are just looking for piece of mind, Stabilant 22 is the only material which will bring that final, but most important element of reliability to your electronic equipment and connectors.
Stabilant 22 is essentially non-toxic and does not break down, evaporate or react with any other chemical treatments previously used on the contacts. There is no spill over of conductivity – Stabilant 22 acts as a conductor only between the mating, charged connections.
Stabilant 22 is easy to apply – just the dab of a brush or swab to the contact area. Even socketed ICs can be treated, as it will penetrate the smallest crevice. Non-migrating, and with a very low vapour pressure, Stabilant 22 will often outlast the useful life of the equipment.
Application
- 1. Establish that a high resistance exists at the connector. (A good connection will have 0-0.1 Ohms resistance.)
- 2. Remove both male and female terminals from the connector housing and visually inspect them to confirm the integrity of the wire crimps.
- 3. Reinstall the terminals into their respective housings.
- 4. Liberally spray the terminals with a low residue electrical contact cleaner (Contact SW – 0893 65).
- 5. Allow terminals to air dry. Do not dry with shop air as this may re-contaminate the terminal.
- 6. Apply Stabilant 22 to both male and female terminals so that they are completely wet. (Use a swab if required)
- 7. Reconnect the connectors while the Stabilant 22 is still wet.
You can view a brief slide show that describes how Stabilant can be used to repair a poor electrical connection.