Industrial Cleaning and Surface Preparation Reference Materials

Description: Being informed on the safety of drain cleaning and the dangers of it is very important when out in the field. Whether it be knowing what drain cleaning tools should be used for the job, what safety ...

Description: Manufacturers usually have a wealth of knowledge, including instructional videos and training programs, that can help companies with training to safely operate drain cleaning equipment. In addition to ...

Description: Steam has long been harnessed for its power in applications such as ships at sea and manufacturing on land. Most facilities and plants have steam incorporated in some way for energy, and many utilize ...

Description: Using industrial washdown systems for food processing is important because they help to keep the facility clean and sanitary. They also help to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses. ...

Description: A challenge at a U.S. automotive glass fabricator provided the opportunity for process improvements, which resulted in a 50% savings in labor and materials. ...

Description: Experience Chemetall's improvement through innovation with Gardobond A 4002. Experience noticeably improved corrosion protection and part quality, and robust processes for higher quality and uniform ...

Description: A major recreational vehicle manufacturer was struggling with a paint detackification process that was generating excessive solids and sludge, as well as challenges with water and turbidity levels. ...

Description: Conveyance systems are critical to the efficient operations in many different fields of manufacturing. The biggest headaches of tubular drag conveyance systems are the constant maintenance tasks and ...

Description: The danger of contamination from harmful pathogens such as salmonella, listeria, and E. coli is perpetual, leading food processors to protect the public and their companies' bottom lines by keeping ...

Description: The automotive industry is in a period of constant change and evolution. Manufacturers need to ensure high quality, reliable and protected connections and contact lubricants will assist in meeting ...

Description: Multipass welding increases critical weld strength in applications where failure could be catastrophic, including heavy-duty structural fabrication, pipelines and pressure vessel fabrication. Many of ...

Description: A quality control challenge caused by weld spatter at a large construction machinery manufacturer was identified and rectified with Gardoclean® A 5487. ...

Description: Power washing (or pressure washing) vehicles, outdoor equipment and buildings can be very satisfying for appearance and important for maintenance. Maximize overall positive outcomes by following ...

Description: How conveyor systems can help maintain sanitary conditions in the food industry, as well as some common cleaning and sanitizing options available for these systems. ...

Description: This article explores some of the most common options for cleaning a conveyor, along with the different validation protocols that can be used. ...

Description: A manufacturer and distributor of Hispanic cheeses in Monroe, Wisconsin struggled to stay on top of their facility production maintenance. See how ThermOmegaTech's STVM Washdown Station minimized ...

Description: Ductless fume hoods, workstations, and enclosures (sometimes called filtered fume hoods, fume cupboards, or enclosures) have been used since the 1960s. Fume hoods remove vapors and fumes produced by ...

Description: Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a widely applied molecular tool that amplifies DNA and RNA sequences. By repetitively cloning DNA and RNA, other tools, such as gel electrophoresis, can be applied ...

Description: A manufacturing company sent us aluminum process components for a cleaning trial. They wanted to reduce the VOCs in the cleaning chemistries they used, along with eliminating hazardous chemicals/waste ...

Description: Case Study: Losing Your Cool. A truck dealership needed to clean some EGR coolers caked with tough-to-remove soils. To clean them the cleaning trial team used 5% by volume of ArmaKleen 4 in 1 aqueous ...

Description: A customer in the trucking & transportation industry was in search of a new cleaning process for their engine remanufacturing jobs. They sent us a water pump in dire need for a good cleaning. The ...

Description: Antimicrobial study was conducted to test the surfaces of a dditively m anufactured (AM) polyamide parts via powder - bed fusion . As printed parts exhibit rough, porous and powdery surfaces ...

Description: Utilizing the sealed surface finish provided by AMT's systems, Danish Technological Institute was able to produce components that meet EU regulations on food and skin-contact related applications. ...

Description: Many metal parts and components need to be cleaned and degreased before they are assembled or shipped. All contaminants need to be removed, including dirt, oil, fingerprints, solder paste residue and ...

Description: Baked-on carbon, grime, and oil needed to be removed from the surface of aluminum forklift engine components as part of a remanufacturing process. The reman company sent the parts to us for a cleaning ...

Description: Leaks, drips, splashes and overspray from machinery, tools and equipment are everyday nuisances that almost everyone has to deal with. They can eat into valuable production time for cleanup, and can ...

Description: Case Study: If your company has to clean parts covered with baked on carbon, ArmaKleen's M-100 BCR (Baked on Carbon Remover) tackles this soil with ease. During this cleaning trial our team conducted ...

Description: We conducted a case study for a machine manufacturing company that was looking to improve their cleaning processes while switching to environmentally responsible cleaners. This company is part of the ...

Description: Case Study: Remanufacturing Ready! A transmission remanufacturing company needed to remove oil & carbon build up from an assortment of stainless-steel conductors with plastic connectors and rubber ...

Description: What is staining as it relates to aqueous parts cleaning you might ask? It is an industry term companies use when an aqueous bath leaves soils, or oily residues, on a part after the parts have been ...

Description: With their wide range of aqueous cleaning products and industry-leading cleaning expertise, ArmaKleen takes pride in finding solutions for all types of commercial and industrial cleaning challenges. ...

Description: ARMEX blast media reduces scrap rate by 90% saving thousands of dollars! ...

Description: Abrasive blasting with sodium bicarbonate (i.e., baking soda) is a popular surface-cleaning technique, but there are equally popular alternatives as well. One alternative method is dry ice blasting. ...

Description: Reduce restoration costs, remove surface corrosion, and heavy rust with ARMEX soda blasting materials. ...

Description: Knowing why you would use a wet machine over dry and knowing when siphon is better than direct pressure or visa-versa is required to make sure any custom engine builder gets the right machine the ...

Description: Blasting materials such as ARMEX blast media are green, and safe, ways to clean engine parts. Baking soda won't etch the surface of the parts being cleaned. It is very effective on aluminum, and can ...

Description: Quickly clean FDA-regulated food processing facilities with ARMEX non-destructive cleaners. ...

Description: As a safe and effective method of abrasive cleaning, ARMEX™ blast media offers numerous advantages. Its benign, sodium bicarbonate based formulation provides enhanced worker safety, comfort and ...

Description: Two of the most difficult cleaning jobs are fire and mold remediation, where non-destructive cleaning is critical. Soda blasting can dramatically reduce fire and mold remediation labor costs while ...

Description: Using ARMEX soda blast material in petrochemical plant cleaning, often without shutting down the work area. ...

Description: De-painting and cleaning with easy non-toxic ARMEX soda blasting abrasive. ...

Description: Soda blasting is an environmentally responsible method to remove coatings and contaminants from a variety of substrates. Sodium Bicarbonate is non-hazardous, nontoxic, and biodegradable. ...

Description: When cleaning surfaces or substrates that cannot be damaged, the only blasting abrasive to use is ARMEX. The gentle physical propriety of baking soda but yet aggressive cleaning ability is what makes ...

Description: Looking for a more efficient and safer cleaning process? Abrasive vapor blasting with ARMEX offers the best solution for cleaning and decontamination in food and beverage facilities. ...

Description: Abrasive blasting is a widely used method for removing surface contaminants, encompassing a variety of abrasive blast media - from highly abrasive (e.g., garnet) to moderately abrasive (e.g., crushed ...

Description: As trichloroethylene and other solvents come under increased scrutiny for their health and environmental impacts, solvent users are left seeking more sustainable operating alternatives. In response, ...

Description: Three great infographics that provide quick, easy-to-understand explanations of the science behind instruments for measurement of Surface Tension, Contact Angle & Wettability ...

Description: An examination of the benefits of organic acid cleaners and how they can help reduce the steps in the non-ferrous surface finishing process. ...

Description: Henkel and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) are set to discuss their close cooperation in the development of ground-breaking new treatment processes applied to the latest version of the Alfa Romeo ...

Description: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are regulated at the federal and state levels because their environmental release results in photochemical reactions causing ground-level ozone, or smog, formation. ...

Description: Prior to taking off, the pilot and flight crew of an aircraft complete a preflight checklist. This list of tasks improves flight safety by ensuring that no important steps or issues are overlooked. ...

Description: Ensuring the cleanliness of machinery and contact surfaces is a continuous challenge for all companies engaged in the processing, packaging, and preparation of food and beverages. Commercial ...

Description: When attempting to answer questions about what cleaning solutions work best for certain applications and which are most cost effective, it's important to also consider what type of parts washer would ...

Description: As more manufacturers are embracing sustainable manufacturing methods, technical colleges and universities are experiencing an increase in demand for graduates that can implement processes that ...

Description: If we asked you how long you'd like your aqueous cleaning product to last, you'd probably say something like "forever," and you wouldn't be joking. In a perfect world, our cleaning solutions would ...

Description: Field metallography is a non-destructive in-situ testing of metallurgical condition of metallic components. The procedure is carried out in the field without the need to remove a component. The ...

Description: Earlier on in The Aqueous Cleaning Blog we took a general look at the different aqueous cleaning chemistries that are out there today, as well as the types of soils they can remove. Now let's take an ...

Description: Microstructural analysis has played, and continues to play, a key role in the development of thermally-sprayed coatings. The advances in equipment and consumable technology for evaluating coatings ...

Description: A few months ago we talked about the different kinds of parts washing techniques that are available, and when they should be used. Aside from basic manual washing, the four most common techniques that ...

Description: When dealing with aqueous parts cleaning, it's important to control the concentration of your aqueous solution in order to achieve ideal cleaning status and extend your bath life. ...

Description: In a world where words like "sustainability" and "go green" are being used extensively, especially in the auto industry, it is important to remember that those concepts are not limited to simply the ...

Description: Before we look at ways to avoid or eliminate Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s), we should take a minute and define what VOC’s are. VOCs are basically chemicals that contain carbon and ...

Description: Manual washing is exactly how it sounds, one step up from basic washing, and involves standing over a part and actually scrubbing it by hand, with a brush. This technique is ideal for cleaning small ...

Description: Parts cleaning is important--and necessary--to organizations that manufacture, repair, and maintain parts and equipment. So, it's equally as important that the right products and processes are chosen. ...

Description: If you have old drain cleaning equipment, you had better make sure you check out the machines before you use them. Older machines don't have the safety features of the newer drain cleaners. Check that ...

Description: Presentation about the benefits of green cleaning. ...

Description: Many manufacturers face the challenge of maintaining sterile products and processes. In most cases, there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Highly effective sterilization technologies like ethylene ...

Description: A mill in the Midwest US experienced several center roll wraps with its double doctor system. The mill was seeking to eliminate roll wraps and reduce wet end breaks. ...

Description: There are a multitude of different systems and cleaning technologies available for getting dirty parts clean. In order to budget funds appropriately for the right system, it's important to carefully ...

Description: Ultrasonic Power Corporation's BT 90H, 40 kHz, 750 W cleans Componex's grooved pattern aluminum idler roll effectively and efficiently, even in the deepest grooves. ...

Description: A Swedish paper mill was experiencing silicon-based residue making its way onto the dryer fabrics and other places in the machine. The residue negatively impacted the machine stability, runnability, ...

Description: A carbon fiber manufacturing plant was experiencing severe build-up on its oven rollers and steam drums. The build-up was leading to issues with carbon fiber wrapping the rollers. This was a safety ...

Description: The demand for improved product quality and increased productivity has focused attention on the need for more efficient systems of spray cooling during continuous casting. Nozzle characteristics must ...

Description: Specific case studies on the benefits of rotary impingement and CIP optimization vs. the standard tank cleaning processes. Benefits include: increased revenue and production with drastic reductions of ...

Description: Specific information and case studies on the benefits of rotary impingement and CIP optimization vs. the standard tank cleaning processes. Benefits include increased revenue and production with ...

Description: Specific case studies on the benefits of rotary impingement and CIP optimization vs. the standard tank cleaning processes. Benefits include: increased revenue and production with drastic reductions of ...

Description: Understanding the care and use of acrylic material is important ...

Description: Abrasive grit blasting, or sand blast cleaning, is a surface treatment process widely used in a variety of different industries with many diverse purposes. Abrasive blasting is the process by which an ...

Description: Water jet stripping or cleaning, or water blast cleaning, is a widely used process for the removal of material, coating, or contamination from the surface of a work piece. Progressive Surface has ...

Description: When a large petroleum distributor had a tank full of gasoline develop a leak in the floor, they contacted AK Services because they could safely cut holes in the floor to allow for the removal of ...

Description: By getting support from the cleaner manufacturer, time and money can be saved in establishing either cleaning validation or cleaning verification processes. This is critical as cleaning validation or ...

Description: The benefits of employing aqueous cleaning in pharmaceutical manufacturing are numerous. Virtually any pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment from tablet press to a stainless steel mixing tank can ...

Description: By getting support from the cleaner manufacturer, time and money can be saved in establishing either cleaning validation or cleaning verification processes. This is critical as cleaning validation or ...

Description: Cleaning validation is a necessary and time consuming part of manufacturing pharmaceuticals. The validation process can be expedited and cost of validation can be lowered if the cleaner supplier can ...

Description: The CenJet 90® waterjet cutting head is deployed to a predetermined depth where it perforates the payzone and increases a well's area of influence, increasing productivity and extending the ...

Description: The terms precision or critical cleaning apply whenever residue can cause a failure in the performance or function of the surface being cleaned. In general industry this includes electronic component ...

Description: Nanotechnology is currently employed across a wide range of industrial, research, and academic applications. Stringent cleaning protocols are essential to the successful fabrication of nanotechnology ...

Description: With increased governmental commitments to support renewable energy initiatives, winners and losers in solar module fabrication will be determined more quickly and by a variety of factors. One factor ...

Description: Water jet technology companies Jet Edge, Inc. and Chukar Waterjet, Inc. recently played a key role in helping BP stop the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. The companies provided ultra-high pressure ...

Description: An effective method for stripping all metal types, plastic media blasting removes all or a portion of a cured powder coating from the surface of a part without causing damage. This article defines ...

Description: Sonication is used for many applications such as liquid processing, cell disruption, homogenization, and emulsification. When incorporated into your laboratory procedure, sonication proves itself to ...

Description: Discusses how KLM utilizes world-class surface treatment technology manufactured by Progressive Surface for aircraft engine overhaul, maintenance, and repair. This article first appeared in the Spring ...

Description: Illustrates how rotating lances can be used to shot peen holes and other difficult geometric surfaces using automated or robotic manipulators. This article first appeared in Metal Finishing News. ...

Description: Describes how Medtronic has pursued highly controlled shot peening to enhance the fatigue life of critical medical implant devices. This article first appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of The Shot ...

Description: Presents a unique sensor system which provides particle velocity data for any type of abrasive grit blasting or shot peening media. This system can be used for process monitoring as well as for quick ...

Description: Many manufacturing systems utilize single piece flow techniques to minimize inventory and product float. This article describes how one turbine engine manufacturer has integrated a number of small ...

Description: Describes a variety of methods for shot peening holes including quadrant peening, flapper peening, deflector pin peening and rotary lance peening. ...

Description: Describes how ultra high pressure water jet cleaning technology is used in the aerospace engine industry to remove thermal sprayed coatings in a fast and environmentally friendly manner. This article ...

Description: There are six key factors involved in the machining process. Each factor is a variable that can be altered by the user in order to produce the desired effect. Each is briefly explained below. Air ...

Description: Many articles exist describing "how ultrasonic cleaning works". The goal of this article is to help develop an understanding of the various components that ensure good ultrasonic cleaning. First, ...