Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Cleaning Equipment",
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 few weeks before,
we featured the news release Using trichloroethylene safely for metals from
SAFECHEM Europe: "Three European Trichloroethylene producers have signed a product stewardship charter aimed at ensuring the safe and sustainable use of trichloroethylene in metal cleaning".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Kingsbury Machine Tools
concerning its Durr cleaning equipment
- take a look at Cleaning machine sales boosted in UK
which says: "The Solvent Emissions Directive have encouraged manufacturers to review their component cleaning and degreasing activities generating a growth in Durr equipment sales".
Take a look also at the news release from Envirowise, Water use efficiency boost performance,
as well as Years of trichloroethylene use leaves tanks deadly from Wheelabrator Group,
and Blast and shot peen machines are efficient from Guyson International.
See also:
Options for European Solvent Emissions Directive
(March 2007)
Activities above the SED solvent consumption threshold will need to meet emission limits in waste gases and a fugitive emission limit value, or implement a solvent reduction scheme
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
News on the Solvent cleaning equipment from Guyson International
(February 2007)
Guyson International discusses strategies for replacing older solvents, covered by new EC regulations
Hydrofluoroether fluids oust 'trike' - electronics
(December 2006)
Adoption of Hydrofluoroether fluids delivers a host of environmental and performance benefits in the production of advanced defence electronics
Sealed solvent and vacuum machines tested
(November 2006)
UK facility offers the viewing and testing of cleaning systems - including sealed solvent with vacuum machines - to comply with Solvent Emissions Regulation 2007
Web site details welding, cleaning equipment
(November 2006)
Extensive Web site details welding equipment, air compressors and accessories, engine driven welders and generating sets
News on the Manual aqueous cleaning equipment from Wheelabrator Group
(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
Parts washing systems - pump efficiency raised
(November 2006)
Parts washing machine builder's R and D programme has recently increased the operating efficiency of its pumps to boost the performance of each pump delivery system
Parts washer firm sells clean parts
(November 2006)
Manufacturer of parts washing machines and systems says it is in the business of selling clean parts to customers and not just parts washing machines
Ultrasonics cleaning company enlarges capacity
(November 2006)
UK ultrasonic cleaning equipment manufacturer, Ultrawave, have moved to a purpose-built site to increase production capacity
Mixing, blending, homogenising of raw materials
(October 2006)
SDL is primarily involved in providing mixing, blending, and homogenising of raw materials, whether in the form of liquid, powder or pastes using a dual asymmetric, non-invasive mixing technique
Parts washing/cleaning company opens China office
(August 2006)
Guyson International - an independent manufacturer of blast finishing, spray washing and ultrasonic cleaning equipment has opened its latest representative office in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China
Brochure to educate on finishing technology
(May 2006)
An eight page finishing brochure is designed to educate the market to the vast potential usage for its blast finishing, spray washing and ultrasonic cleaning equipment
Ultrasonics cleaning Web site is also reference
(April 2006)
Web site will be a 'one stop' information source for ultrasonic cleaning and it is hoped that it will become a point of reference for users as well as those who have recently been introduced to it
Integrated CAD/CAM halves design, production time
(February 2006)
Integrated CAD/CAM at a machine manufacturer has reduced design and production times by more than 50% and manual programming of CNC machines is now fully eliminated
Bearings resist corrosive acids, alkalis and gases
(January 2006)
Bearing manufacturers have a graduated programme of high performance materials, surface finishes and lubricants, to help manufacturers optimise the life costs of machines across all industry sectors
Stencil cleaner goes to technical centre
(October 2005)
An electronics stencil cleaner has been supplied to the Zestron Asia Technical Center in Shanghai for customer demonstrations and proving trials
Web cleaners remove 1 micron particles
(October 2005)
A range of web cleaning systems are ideal for combating nuisance dust particles - down to 1 micron - collected during printing, coating and laminating processes
Water recovery/recycle system cuts costs
(October 2005)
In a typical 500 litre aqueous washing machine a water recovery and recyling system produces savings of some GBP 7500/year so the system can pay for itself in around 12 months
News on the Cleaning equipment emissions reduction from 3M Electronic Materials
(September 2005)
Free guidance on solvent emissions reduction strategies for users of industrial volume cleaning equipment offered before October 2007 deadline
Aqueous washing machines boost quality
(July 2005)
Aqueous washing machines at an engine machining lines feature integral jetting which enables the process to be directed at specific areas of each component
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
Blast, spray and ultrasonic equipment covered
(December 2004)
Four-page product newsletter includes all the latest news on blast and spray wash equipment and introduces equipment and applications on ultrasonic cleaning
Service warranty
(November 2004)
Along with health and safety insurance is becoming an increasingly hot topic within the UK cleaning industry and with crippling insurance premiums businesses are seeking alternatives
Breakdowns covered
(October 2004)
Asset Protection Administration has adapted its extended breakdown facility for the industrial cleaning equipment industry, covering the risk of mechanical, electrical or electronic breakdown
Guyson acquires Kerry Ultrasonics
(May 2004)
Blast finishing and industrial spray washing equipment maker, Guyson International, has recently acquired Kerry Ultrasonics, UK manufacturer of ultrasonic cleaning equipment
Industrial cleaning solvent sales force boosted
(January 2004)
SIS Chemicals, one of the UK's leading suppliers of industrial cleaning solvents, has boosted its sales force with the appointment of Mick Newton as Area Sales Manager for Midlands and Wales
Ground loader beats forklifts for handling
(September 2003)
When it comes to transporting floor cleaning equipment the Razorback ground loading vehicle proved to be 'streets ahead' of trailers, forklifts, tail lifts and ramps
IT Village focuses on material handling
(September 2003)
IT systems play an increasingly important role in the supply chain from warehouse design and planning through to barcode, security and stock control
Visitors Represent 60% of Market
(August 2003)
The average fork lift truck fleet of IMHX visitors is 14 so IMHX visitors are responsible for over 150,000 fork lifts trucks, representing total penetration of the under 6 year old truck park
Industrial cleaners adopt polymer helical gears
(August 2003)
When a leading manufacturer of industrial cleaning equipment, wanted a material for the helical gear wheels in its spray heads, it chose a polymer because of its superior chemical resistance
Ransohoff to design and make Bowden equipment
(July 2003)
Ransohoff has reached an agreement in principal with Bowden Industries to acquire the exclusive rights to design, manufacture, sell and support the full line of Bowden cleaning equipment
Clean every billet and improve extrusion die life
(May 2003)
Applying 100% cleaning of billet stock completely eliminates one suspected source of variation in product quality and protects the dies, as extruders are finding out
Parts cleaning system selection simplified
(January 2003)
Vistors to a new website can choose from five industry sectors to make the selection of the correct parts cleaning system a simple and rapid procedure