Wash, rinse and dry in any combination

A combination of several new techniques is featured in the latest high flow, jet spray, immersion and rotational degreasing system from Guyson International.

A combination of several new techniques is featured in the latest high flow, jet spray, immersion and rotational degreasing system from Guyson International.

The new Guyson Allka-Jet 600 Rotary Washer automatically cleans batches of newly machined components, carried in stainless steel baskets, at rates of between three and eight baskets per hour.

Each manually loaded basket measures 600mm long by 400mm wide by 300mm high and carries loads of up to 100kg at a time.

Alternative smaller baskets, only 300mm long, can be used singly or two at a time to carry loads of up to 50kg each.

The three-stage cleaning sequence of the Allka-Jet is PLC controlled and provides wash, rinse and dry options in any combination.

To agitate the components there is a choice between a left and right tilting movement or a continuously revolving tumble-basket at speeds between 0.7 and 1.5 rpm.

The cleaning process combines periods of both partial and total submersion with high volume spraying of special low temperature water based solution, pumped at a rate of up to 350 litres per minute, through 14 high-pressure spray jets.

The deluge and turbulence produced completely saturates all component surfaces and penetrates deeply into all awkward recesses and normally difficult to reach areas.

The submerged phase of the operation provides the opportunity to use optional ultrasonic agitation when it is needed to achieve the highest cleaning standards.

At the end of the wash cycle the cleaning chamber is emptied and flushed out to remove all traces of wash solution before being air blow-dried.

Rinsing is a repeat of the wash procedure using a heated rinse solution drawn from its own separate 450-litre tank.

Cycle time is usually shorter.

After draining off, heated air and blown compressed air are used to dry the components before the basket is manually removed from the chamber using the integral loading and unloading carriage.

This assists handling outside the machine via the flat folding door en route to a roller conveyor.

Where cleaning volumes are greater, two and three modules are available and a larger model, Allka-Jet 1200 can accommodate baskets up to 1200mm long in loads of up to 150kg.

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