In the surface treatment and coating industry, degreasing metal components is one of the fundamental stages of pre-coating preparation. Sheet metal, profiles, castings, machined metal parts and various components may come into contact with oil, grease, metalworking fluids and different organic contaminants during manufacturing, machining, handling and storage. These residues may form either a thin film or a heavier layer of contamination on the surface.
The primary objective of degreasing is to remove contaminants from the metal surface in a controlled manner, creating suitable initial surface conditions for the subsequent treatment. Depending on the type and level of contamination and the characteristics of the metal, alkaline or solvent-based cleaning methods may be used. Alkaline degreasing systems can be particularly suitable for removing production oils and similar contaminants, while appropriate solvent systems may be preferred for certain organic residues.
The application method may vary depending on component geometry and production line configuration. Immersion, spraying, wiping or controlled localized application methods may be used. Following cleaning, it is important to prevent dissolved and detached contaminants from being redeposited on the metal surface.
Pre-coating degreasing is not limited to removing visible contamination. Since even thin residual oil films may affect the uniformity of subsequent treatments, the process should be carried out under controlled conditions. Degreasing is therefore considered one of the fundamental surface preparation processes performed prior to painting and coating applications.
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
