Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Aqueous Cleaning",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Ultrasonic cleaner is environmentally safe from
Stowlin Croftshaw, which we summarised at the time by saying "A high performance aqueous cleaning agent for use in ultrasonic cleaning, effectively removes a buffing and polishing compounds, drawing and stamping oils, coolants and other metalworking
fluids".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Five-axis machining ups instruments output from
Agie Charmilles: "To machine complex parts out of stainless steel and aluminium, an instruments manufacturer reports that a 5-axis machining centre has improved productivity, performance and profitability".
In May 2007, we covered the news from Wheelabrator Group
- take a look at Years of trichloroethylene use leaves tanks deadly
which says: "Trichloroethylene or 'trike' is soon to be strictly limited, and the Wheelabrator Group is warning industries years of use has left tanks as deadly as the chemical itself".
Take a look also at the news release from Engis (UK), Ultrasonics enhance aqueous cleaning performance,
as well as Degreasing approved by aerospace industry from Enviro Tech Europe,
and Options for European Solvent Emissions Directive from SAFECHEM Europe.
See also:
Customised cleaning solutions and recycling
(March 2007)
A 12 page brochure from Wheelabrator includes the full Clean-Tek range of standard machines, with single and multi-stage versions, through to customised cleaning solutions and recycling systems
Compliant parts cleaning on a budget
(February 2007)
Layton Technologies has launched a range of fixed-price budget cleaning options for compliant parts cleaning and degreasing application
Strategy for replacing Trichloroethylene
(February 2007)
Guyson International discusses strategies for replacing older solvents, covered by new EC regulations
Manual aqueous cleaning removes oil and grease
(November 2006)
Suitable for most types of components, manually operated aqueous systems use non-hazardous bioremediating detergents to remove contaminants, such as oil and grease
Aqueous cleaning systems have high quality
(May 2006)
The aqueous-based component cleaning technology has been shown to deliver extremely high quality results, whilst avoiding many potential environmental issues associated with alternative methods
Ultrasonics plus jetting clean parts effectively
(May 2006)
The use of ultrasonic cleaning and dedicated jetting - all within the existing wash chamber - enables users to enhance performance, even for the most difficult cleaning tasks
News on the Qua-Save Junior aqueous cleaning system from Mecwash Systems
(May 2006)
A free standing, mobile unit can be connected to aqueous parts washing systems to maintain wash solution quality and maximise cleaning performance over extended periods of time
Over 100 exhibitors show new products at MACH 2006
(April 2006)
With only six weeks to go until MACH 2006 opens, more than 100 of the exhibitors have now been independently verified as having 'New at MACH' products or services at the show
Cleaning specialist appoints UK representative
(February 2006)
The Surface Alliance, one of the world's largest industrial component cleaning specialists, has appointed The Engineering Technology Group as sole UK representative
Power spray cleaning units are solvent-free
(January 2006)
Single chamber power spray units only rely on eco-friendly, odourless, solvent free, water-based detergents for stencils, PumpPrint stencils and solder frames
Re-assess manual polishing mops
(December 2005)
With fewer operators willing to undertake traditional repetitive polishing, to avoid the work going to cheaper labour areas, a supplier suggests a bigger mops for easier working, better results
Parts washing - coping with more regulations
(October 2005)
Parts washing and cleaning equipment manufacturer,MecWash, 're-writes the rules' on aqueous component cleaning and helps meet the regulations head on
Medical parts maker replaces 'trich' effectively
(August 2005)
A hot power washer, using safe aqueous cleaning technology was selected as the ideal cost effective answer to replace trichloroethylene solvents for cleaning machined components
Aerospace parts machine shop replaces solvents
(July 2005)
Leading aerospace component manufacturing organisation has replaced trichloroethylene-based cleaning with high quality aqueous cleaning for machined aero-engine parts
Formula 1 aqueous cleaning overtakes solvents
(July 2005)
Aqueous-based component cleaning station cleans off road dust, oil and carbon deposits from engine parts while meeting a high level of environmental commitment
Larger, slower mops reduce polishing fatigue
(June 2005)
The normal method of polishing uses small polishing mops of around 250mm diameter running at fast speeds, but large diameter mops at lower speeds reduce fatigue
News on the Aqueous cleaning systems from IB Industries
(December 2004)
A compact, multi-stage spray washer includes a SS inner body and gravity filter, automatic pump, heater protection against liquid low level and automatic mist extractor
Spray wash cleaner makes light work of heavy oil
(September 2004)
A leading spray wash unit manufacturer in the UK has been very impressed by the performance of a spray wash cleaner that removed a large amount of grease from a very difficult to clean assembly
Extensive Range Of Digital Refractometers
(May 2004)
Digital refractometers avaiable from Labcell are suitable for a variety of applications in the food and drinks industries for analysing sugar content and for measuring the concentration of grape must
Low alkaline cleaner removes oil, grease, swarf
(February 2004)
For use in all types of high pressure spray equipment, including rotary basket and multi-stage washers, a highly concentrated, low alkaline, aqueous cleaner removes oil, grease and swarf
Rotary basket units wash gears cost effectively
(February 2004)
One of the largest names in Aerospace and one of its main subcontractors, have over several months installed a total of eleven rotary basket washers for thoroughly degreasing flap actuation gears
Guide covers every aspect of industrial degreasing
(December 2003)
A definitive guide to industrial degreasing covers every aspect of industrial degreasing from simple maintenance products to advanced process degreasing solutions
Single-stage aqueous wash cleans up driveline part
(July 2003)
Historically roll-formed driveline parts were cleaned with solvents, but environmental legislation has encouraged the manufacturer to change to an aqueous cleaning process
Rotary basket washers clean up automotive parts
(June 2003)
Rotary basket washers are providing highly cost effective solutions for washing pump bodies and exhaust manifolds at two Hungarian manufacturers
News on the Microclean aqueous cleaning systems from Kerry Ultrasonics
(April 2003)
Using environmentally safe solvents these machines offer two-stage, multiple-frequency ultrasonic cleaning, rinsing and drying for pcb defluxing, cleaning of precision parts and metal degreasing
Voltammetry speeds up plating bath analysis
(March 2003)
Careful control of the plating bath chemistry is essential for modern plating processes and voltammetry today represents a refined, clean, simple technique for analysing plating baths
Aqueous ultrasonic cleaner ousts 'trike'
(March 2003)
A special aqueous ultrasonic cleaning system a leading manufacturer of gas turbine equipment to remove a trichloroethylene machine from its production process while improving quality
Chlorinated solvents replaced in cleaning
(August 2002)
Engineered fluids provide high performance cleaning and overcome the safety and environmental concerns associated with chlorinated solvents
Co-solvent cleaning system wipes down costs
(July 2002)
A manufacturer of printed circuit boards has achieved dramatic reductions in solvent costs and process time following the installation of a co-solvent cleaning system
Small automotive aluminium parts cleaned quickly
(July 2002)
Adaptation of a compact, rotary table, hot aqueous wash machine has been developed to provide the fast efficient cleaning of small aluminium automotive components
System degreases, wet blasts and in one cycle
(June 2002)
Turbine-based, automatic airless wet blast cleaning and degreasing machine is specifically designed for the batch cleaning of heavily soiled and oily parts in one automatic cycle
News on the Marr-Line 200/3 conveyorised aqueous cleaning from Guyson International
(May 2002)
A conveyorised aqueous cleaning system installed in the French bearings division of a multinational engine and automotive equipment supplier has replaced a basket batched, solvent based unit
Ultrasonic cleaning system ousts 'trich'
(May 2002)
An aqueous cleaning system has allowed one of the world's leading actuator manufacturers to completely eliminate the potentially-hazardous solvent trichloroethylene from manufacturing
Front loaders clean up at diecasting foundry
(February 2002)
While the thorough cleaning of machined parts may not be that high on everyone's list of priorities, it's an essential element of the diecasting manufacturing programme operated in Essex