During periodic maintenance and repair operations on woodworking machinery, various metal parts, fasteners, guards, guide systems and mechanical components may be removed for inspection. During operation, oils, greases, resinous residues, wood dust and residues from previous maintenance products can accumulate on the surfaces of these parts. Proper cleaning prior to inspection, repair, painting, coating or reassembly is one of the fundamental preparation stages of the maintenance process.
The operating principle of degreasing is based on dissolving, loosening or otherwise enabling the removal of oily contamination adhering to the surface by means of a suitable chemical system. Depending on the level of contamination and the material of the component, alkaline degreasing systems, solvent-based cleaners or industrial degreasers may be used. In cases of severe contamination, chemical cleaning can be supported by wiping, brushing or other suitable mechanical methods.
If paint or a protective coating is to be applied to the cleaned metal component, the scope of surface preparation becomes more extensive. In such cases, removing visible oil alone may not be sufficient. Following degreasing, it may also be necessary to control chemical or ionic residues remaining on the surface that could affect the subsequent process. Where appropriate, a neutralization stage can be incorporated as a continuation of the surface preparation process.
When selecting a cleaning chemical, the type of metal, existing surface coating, nature of the contaminant and the subsequent treatment to be applied to the component should be evaluated together. In this way, cleaning and degreasing become a controlled process for preparing maintenance and service parts under suitable conditions for the next stage of 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
