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Cleaning media and cleaning systems
News Release from: Kerry Ultrasonics | Subject: Microclean system
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 25 September 2002
Two-stage system reduces contamination
levels 50%
The installation of a special two-stage ultrasonic clean and dry system reduced contamination levels by 50% and raised productivity by 20% on cleaning machined truck engine turbo charger shafts.
Productivity at Garrett Engine Boosting Systems has increased by 20 per cent following the installation of a special two-stage ultrasonic clean and dry system from Kerry Ultrasonics The new machine removes light oils and grinding swarf from steel turbocharger shafts destined for passenger cars and commercial vehicles
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 26 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Shafts now demonstrate contamination levels 50 per cent less than those achieved by the previous dishwasher-type non-Kerry unit.
Kerry's Microclean system is manually operated but PLC-controlled.
It uses a mild biodegradable alkaline detergent with a rust inhibitor in the cleaning stage.
Since they are not rinsed, shafts leave the hot air drying stage coated with the inhibitor and are therefore less prone to corrosion.
A full particulate filtration system prolongs the life of the cleaning tank.
Finished components must satisfy Garrett's strict contamination tests, which improve on automotive industry standards.
Garrett had considered spray wash cleaning methods but found that only the use of ultrasonics could guarantee consistently acceptable test results.
"Kerry is a world leader in ultrasonic technology", comments Harry Smith, Operations Engineer at Garrett, when asked to explain why Garrett chose Kerry over two other UK-based cleaning systems suppliers.
"They design and manufacture in-house and offer excellent customer support.
The reliability and compact size of the Microclean machine were also key factors".
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