Cleaning of Production Machinery and Equipment

In automotive and transportation manufacturing facilities, presses, machining centers, conveyors, assembly equipment and various auxiliary machines operate under demanding conditions. During production, oils, greases, metalworking residues, process fluids, dust and various other contaminants may accumulate on machinery surfaces. Metal parts requiring maintenance, machine housings, guides and areas around suitable mechanical components are particularly subject to regular cleaning.

The primary objective of cleaning is to remove accumulated contaminants in a controlled manner without adversely affecting equipment materials. The chemical cleaning system should be selected according to the nature of the contamination. Industrial cleaners may be used for general process contamination, while degreasing products can be used on surfaces with heavy oil and grease build-up. For certain organic or more difficult-to-dissolve residues, solvent-based cleaning systems compatible with the surface may be preferred.

Depending on the level of contamination and the design of the equipment, chemical cleaning may be supported by wiping, brushing or other suitable physical methods. The compatibility of the cleaning chemicals with painted machine components, plastics, seals, hoses, elastomers and other sensitive materials should be assessed before application.

Cleaning is not merely intended to improve the appearance of the production area. Cleaning contaminated surfaces prior to planned maintenance facilitates the inspection of mechanical components and supports the systematic execution of maintenance activities. Machinery cleaning should therefore be regarded as one of the complementary technical stages of overall maintenance management in automotive and transportation manufacturing.

Cleaning of Production Machinery and Equipment

Product ınformatıon

  • Industrial Cleaning and Degreasing Solvent, Organic Green Solvent, Concentrated Orange-Based Organic General Cleaner