In the plastics industry, machinery used in processes such as injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming and film production is continuously exposed to polymer raw materials, additives, lubricants and auxiliary process materials. During production, oil, grease, dust and organic process residues may accumulate on machine housings, guides, rollers, feed zones and various mechanical components. Over time, the build-up of these contaminants can make equipment inspection and planned maintenance activities more difficult.
In cleaning applications, the nature of the contaminant and the characteristics of the surface to be cleaned should first be determined. Degreasing cleaners may be used for contamination consisting primarily of oil and grease, while suitable solvent-based systems can be applied to organic process residues. Before application, the compatibility of the cleaning chemical with the different materials present on the equipment, including metals, plastics, elastomers, paints and coatings, should be evaluated.
Depending on the level of contamination and the geometry of the equipment, cleaning may be carried out by wiping, spraying or removing components for a separate cleaning process. The primary objective is to remove residues from the surface in a controlled manner and prevent dissolved contaminants from being redeposited onto the cleaned surface.
Regular equipment cleaning in plastics manufacturing facilities is not merely a general housekeeping activity. It is a complementary part of a planned maintenance system, facilitating the identification of areas requiring maintenance, inspection of the physical condition of moving components and systematic management of residues generated by different production processes.
Product ınformatıon
- Industrial Cleaning and Degreasing Solvent, Organic Green Solvent, Concentrated Orange-Based Organic General Cleaner
