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News Release from: Layton Technologies | Subject: Aqueous ultrasonic cleaning system
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 February 2002
Aqueous cleaner is as good as a solvent
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Manufacturer of components and sub-assemblies for laboratory analysis equipment has installed an aqueous ultrasonic cleaning system to eliminate solvent-based cleaning of components.
Layton Technologies growing reputation as industry problem-solvers has been further enhanced by the installation of a newly developed aqueous ultrasonic cleaning system at MKS-Telvac, the Telford-based, US owned designer and manufacturer of components and sub-assemblies for laboratory analysis equipment Layton design and manufacture industrial cleaning solutions for a wide range of industrial applications ranging from aerospace components to medical apparatus and were chosen by Telvac to provide the seven-stage Immasys cleaning system because of their commitment to producing bespoke products which contribute to reducing environmental impact
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 8 Jan 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Layton were awarded the contract because of their pro-environmental policy and their ability to solve problems by understanding the specific needs of the customer," said Telvac Production Manager David Stanworth.
"Our dilemma was that we wanted to contribute to our company's environmental policy objectives by switching from solvent-based cleaning to an aqueous system without compromising on operating efficiencies." Telvac, part of the MKS Instruments group - the world's broadest provider of process infrastructure products and technologies that increase productivity in gas and vacuum based manufacturing, not only required the thoroughness of a fully automated clean, multi-stage rinse and hot air drying procedure, but one that also satisfied MKS' pro-active 'green' corporate strategy.
Layton's solution was a bespoke version of their Immasys range of ultrasonic cleaning systems - in this particular case, an impressive seven-stage aqueous system comprising seven separate stages (heated ultrasonic tanks, rinsing and drying).
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The 6.5 metre long system is manufactured entirely from stainless steel and is fully automated utilising integrated PC, PLC and touchscreen controls.
Using a PC software driven external-handling unit baskets are automatically detected at the load station, picked up and placed into the relevant tank.
Clean and rinse cycles are automatically started and once complete the basket is moved to the next stage.
The entire process can be monitored through the PC screen mimic display and the system is both totally flexible and fully user programmable using simple offline text editors an infinite number of programs are available.
"It is high quality, ultrasonic cleaning, with high economy and environmental efficiency using the latest PC controlled process technologies," Layton Technologies Managing Director Phil Dale said: "We solve problems by bringing together specialised skills and experience in engineering, chemistry, process development, environmental protection and manufacturing to deliver effective, business solutions with lasting benefits in manufactured component cleaning.".
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