Gears, shafts, fasteners, bearing housings, metal plates, guide components and removable mechanical parts used in packaging machinery may be cleaned of oil, grease and process residues during maintenance. Cleaning these components is an important preparation stage for establishing suitable surface conditions prior to inspection, repair, maintenance or subsequent surface treatment.
The fundamental principle of degreasing is to dissolve or otherwise enable the removal of oily contamination adhering to the metal surface through chemical action. Depending on the level of contamination and the characteristics of the component, solvent-based or suitable alkaline cleaning systems may be used. In cases of heavy oil and grease build-up, ensuring sufficient contact between the cleaner and the surface is one of the factors directly affecting cleaning effectiveness.
Cleaning becomes particularly critical for metal components that will subsequently undergo painting, coating or another surface treatment. Residual oil films may affect the contact and uniformity of the subsequent treatment on the surface. For this reason, where required by the process, surface neutralization and the control of ionic residues may also be considered part of surface preparation following degreasing.
The selected cleaning method should be compatible with the type of metal, any existing surface coatings and the subsequent process stage. Maintenance cleaning therefore becomes more than simply removing contamination; it serves as a controlled process step for preparing components for inspection, reassembly or 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
