Technische Oberflächenreinigung

Cleaning electrical and electronic equipment involves technical requirements that differ from those of general surface cleaning. When selecting a product, the solvent’s evaporation characteristics, tendency to leave residues, cleaning performance and compatibility with the metals, plastics, elastomers, coatings and insulation materials used in the equipment should be evaluated together. The application method and operating condition of the equipment should be determined in accordance with the product’s technical documentation. Regular technical cleaning helps limit the uncontrolled accumulation of contaminants on equipment and connection areas while supporting planned maintenance processes.

The product can be used in electronics manufacturing, maintenance, repair and rework processes. During application, the solvent’s solvency characteristics, evaporation behavior, tendency to leave residues and compatibility with plastics, elastomers, coatings, labels and other sensitive materials on the circuit board should be considered. After cleaning, dissolved contaminants should be completely removed from the surface, and the circuit should be allowed to dry before being re-energized. The nature of the protective function and the application method should be determined according to the specifications provided in the product’s technical documentation.

During use, the type and level of contamination, the material of the surface to be cleaned, the application method and the cleaning requirements of the process should be evaluated together. Different methods such as wiping, spraying, brushing or parts cleaning in suitable systems may be applied. The solvent’s evaporation behavior, tendency to leave residues and compatibility with materials such as metals, plastics, elastomers, paints and coatings are technically important. Controlled use helps prepare parts appropriately for maintenance, assembly, surface preparation or subsequent production stages.

The product can be used for cleaning machine housings, production equipment, metal parts and suitable surfaces treated with protective wax, or for preparing these surfaces for subsequent surface treatment processes. During application, the type and thickness of the oil or wax, surface material, contact time, temperature and need for mechanical cleaning should be considered together. After cleaning, dissolved contaminants and product residues should be properly removed. For sensitive metals, painted surfaces, plastics and elastomers, material compatibility should be verified before application.

Depending on the product’s technical characteristics, application can be carried out by wiping, brushing, immersion or suitable parts-washing systems. During the cleaning process, the type and level of contamination, contact time, solvent evaporation behavior and surface material should be evaluated together. The term “non-flammable” does not mean that the product is free from all other hazards; toxicological properties, ventilation requirements and personal protective equipment should therefore be determined according to the safety data sheet. Material compatibility should be verified before application on plastics, elastomers, paints and coated surfaces.

Depending on process requirements, the product can be applied by immersion, brushing or controlled surface application. Application concentration, contact time and temperature should be determined according to the severity of the rust, metal type and surface condition. Process control is important, as excessive concentration or unnecessarily prolonged contact may cause undesirable chemical effects on the base metal. After treatment, dissolved residues should be removed, followed by appropriate rinsing and, where required, neutralization. The surface should then be protected against renewed corrosion.

The product can be used particularly for the surface preparation of steel and suitable metal parts prior to painting, powder coating or similar coating processes. During application, product concentration, process temperature, contact time, the amount of oil and rust present on the surface, and the type of metal should be considered together. Proper rinsing and drying after treatment are important for controlling chemical residues on the surface and maintaining the stability of the subsequent coating process.

Depending on process requirements and formulation, the product can be applied by immersion, brushing or controlled surface application. During application, product concentration, contact time, temperature, severity of the rust layer and metal type should be evaluated together. Process control is important, as excessively prolonged contact or inappropriate concentration may cause undesirable effects on the base metal. After treatment, dissolved corrosion residues should be removed, and the surface should be properly rinsed and neutralized where required. To limit re-oxidation of the cleaned metal, the subsequent protective or coating process should be carried out in a controlled manner.

The product can be used in processes where parts are held after cleaning and surface preparation before painting, coating, assembly or the next production stage. During application, metal type, surface cleanliness, chemistry of the previous treatment, product concentration, contact time and storage conditions should be considered together. The one-week protection period should be evaluated within the application and environmental conditions specified in the product’s technical documentation.

The product can be used for periodic cleaning of painted machine housings, production equipment, construction machinery, vehicles and coated metal surfaces. During application, product concentration, contamination level, contact time, surface temperature and the chemical resistance of the paint system should be evaluated together. Since different paint and coating systems may have varying levels of chemical resistance, a preliminary compatibility test should be performed, particularly on sensitive surfaces. After cleaning, dissolved contaminants and chemical residues should be properly removed from the surface.

The product can be used for degreasing machined metal parts, gears, fasteners, molds, precision mechanical components and parts with complex geometries. Ultrasonic cleaning is particularly advantageous for removing contaminants from recesses, channels and other difficult-to-access areas. During application, product concentration, bath temperature, ultrasonic frequency, processing time, contamination level and part material should be evaluated together. After cleaning, parts should be properly rinsed and, where required by the process, dried under controlled conditions.

The product can be used for the periodic maintenance of condensers, evaporators, air-conditioning coils, aluminum fins and other suitable aluminum surfaces. Due to its concentrated formulation, the application concentration should be determined according to the level of contamination, surface condition and application method. During application, contact time, surface temperature and the surface treatment of the aluminum should be considered, and the product should not be allowed to dry on the surface. After cleaning, loosened contaminants and chemical residues should be removed using an appropriate rinsing method. A preliminary compatibility test is particularly important for sensitive or coated surfaces.

The product can be used for the periodic maintenance of indoor air-conditioning units, evaporator coils, fan-coil systems and suitable aluminum surfaces. During application, contamination level, surface temperature, contact time, coil geometry and the amount of condensate generated by the system should be considered. The no-rinse characteristic should not be assumed to apply automatically under all operating conditions; where sufficient condensation is not available, the product’s technical application instructions should be followed. Surface compatibility should also be verified before application on sensitive coatings and surfaces containing different metal combinations.

The product can be used on machine parts, molds, furnaces and combustion equipment, metal surfaces and suitable industrial equipment contaminated with carbonized process residues. During application, product concentration, contaminant layer thickness, surface material, temperature, contact time and the need for mechanical cleaning should be evaluated together. After cleaning, loosened contaminants and chemical residues should be properly removed from the surface. Material compatibility should be verified in advance for sensitive metals, paints, plastics and elastomers.