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Washing and pretreatment
News Release from: Standard Industrial Cleaning Systems | Subject: Idea Machine multi-step aqueous wash system
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 08 May 2003
Multi-step aqueous system washes glass
cleanly
Cleanliness of washed glass surface samples is gauged by measuring the contact angle formed on the glass surface by a sample of pure water injected upon it.
World renowned glass manufacturers Pilkington have recently installed a multi-step aqueous wash system for precision cleaning of glass samples at their Lancashire based Research and Development facility Supplied by Standard Industrial Systems and manufactured by Idea Machine of Finland, the application demanded cleanliness of the highest order before processing in a new state-of-the art coating installation
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 7 Nov 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Cleanliness of the washed samples is gauged by measuring the contact angle formed on the glass surface by a sample of pure water injected upon it.
The complex process includes the use of a high quality pure water (1mS/cm) throughout the various stages beginning with an alkaline (Ecospray 5275) followed by an intermediate rinse.
A further acid wash is followed by successive rinses and a hot drying facility, all stages being completed within a single chamber without operator invention after the initial loading.
Cross contamination of the various stage fluids has been eliminated by a unique process of counter refills and the continuous automatic dosing of the selected chemical constituents.
Both acid and alkaline fluids are combined to form a neutral fluid for disposal, again achieved in-process without operator involvement.
Standard Industrial Systems is an independent distributor of both aqueous and solvent based technologies.
We have recently celebrated 10 years in the field of industrial cleaning and degreasing and offer unbiased advice on the relative merits and disadvantages of the cleaning and degreasing technologies available.
One main consideration is likely to be the choice between aqueous and solvent based formats and it is vitally important that the choice of process is based upon accurate information regarding not only initial investment but also ongoing consumables and operating costs as well as Health and Safety and environmental implications.
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