During periodic maintenance and repair of woodworking machinery, metal parts, fasteners, guards, guide components and various mechanical assemblies may be removed for inspection. During operation, oils, greases, wood dust, resinous residues and residues from previously applied maintenance products can accumulate on the surfaces of these components. Cleaning the parts prior to inspection, repair, reassembly, painting or the application of a protective coating is one of the fundamental preparation stages of the maintenance process.
The basic principle of degreasing is to dissolve, loosen or otherwise enable the removal of oily contamination adhering to the surface by means of a suitable chemical system. Alkaline degreasing systems may be used for metal components with heavy oil and grease deposits. For more localized applications or the removal of organic contaminants, suitable solvents and industrial degreasers may be used.
If the component is subsequently to be painted or coated, surface preparation should be considered more comprehensively. Since chemical or ionic residues remaining on the surface after degreasing may affect subsequent processing, neutralization and ionic residue control may be incorporated where appropriate. If rust, old paint or physical surface defects are present, the necessary mechanical surface preparation processes should be carried out separately.
When selecting a cleaning agent, the type of metal, existing coating, nature of the contaminant and the subsequent treatment to be applied to the component should be evaluated together. Degreasing therefore becomes more than simply a cleaning operation; it serves as a technical preparation stage for establishing controlled surface conditions prior to maintenance, assembly or coating.
Product ınformatıon
- Concentrated Pre-Paint Alkaline Pre-Degreaser and Cleaner, Concentrated Neutralizer and Protective Ion-Sequestering Agent, Industrial Cleaning and Degreasing Solvent, Organic Green Solvent
