In the automotive and transportation industry, body parts, chassis components, metal profiles, fasteners and various mechanical components may undergo a range of manufacturing operations, including cutting, forming, pressing and machining. As a result of these processes, protective oils, greases, machining fluids and various process residues may remain on metal surfaces. These contaminants must be removed in a controlled manner before the components proceed to painting, coating or other surface treatment processes.
The fundamental principle of degreasing is to dissolve, emulsify or otherwise enable the removal of oily films adhering to metal surfaces by means of a suitable chemical system. Alkaline degreasing systems may be used in industrial processing applications. For localized cleaning or maintenance operations, solvent-based cleaners or general-purpose degreasers may be selected according to the nature of the contamination.
Following cleaning, the suitability of the surface for the subsequent process should also be evaluated. Particularly prior to painting and coating, it may be necessary to control chemical or ionic residues that could remain as a result of the cleaning process. Where appropriate, neutralization and ionic residue control can be incorporated as complementary stages of surface preparation.
Degreasing represents only one part of the overall surface preparation process. Where rust, mill scale or other physical surface defects are present, the necessary mechanical or chemical pretreatment processes should be carried out separately. The process sequence should be determined according to the type of metal, the nature of the contamination and the requirements of the subsequent surface treatment.
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
