Cleaning redefined
Components and surfaces that are clean in accordance with their application are a basic requirement for quality products in all industries. Stricter cleanliness specifications, new and modified products, manufacturing technologies and materials, as well as higher demands for energy and resource efficiency are challenging companies in the industrial parts and surface cleaning sector.
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The tasks in industrial component and surface cleaning have never been so diverse, demanding and challenging. Especially in the High Purity sector, we are confronted with requirements that were hardly imaginable not so long ago. With its unique and comprehensive range of products and services for all areas of industrial parts cleaning and pre-treatment, parts2clean offers the ideal information and procurement platform. From A for “absolutely burr-free” aka DEBURRING to Z for “zero particle” aka HIGH PURITY, it covers the entire range of applications.
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Large and small systems and components are essential for cleaning.
These include complete cleaning systems consisting of several components such as cleaning machines, spray systems, heating and cooling systems, workpiece cooling systems, conveyor belts, water and chemical supply, filter systems and control units.
Components are individual parts that are installed in a system, such as pumps, nozzles, filters, filter cartridges, sensors or control systems.
From the blank to the finished product - using the right workpiece carrier to control and optimise the material flow in manufacturing across every department (production, cleaning, storage and logistics) - the goal of every manufacturing company. Workpiece carriers also play an immensely important role in the cleaning process. Because the workpiece carrier moves the part to be cleaned optimally and individually through the entire process, sometimes all the way to the subsequent logistics.
What makes an ideal workpiece carrier?
Workpiece carriers are responsible for fixing and holding the components, they should protect the component from damage and, for example, ensure the cleaning quality. Maximum permeability, i.e. an optimal flow process as well as the possibility of part fixation are extremely important prerequisites for optimal workpiece carriers. Other important prerequisites are an ergonomic design, a stable construction despite low weight and a very good surface finish. Workpiece carriers are also used for transport and storage; flexibility and optimal integration into in-house logistics are indispensable. Materials: stainless steel, titanium, aluminium and plastics.
The optimal cleaning basket is not only used for cleaning, but also for storage and transport. They are modular and flexible in use, from rollable, stackable, to rotatable, the application possibilities are wide.
A cleaning basket can be used in conjunction with a workpiece carrier by enclosing or surrounding it or by representing the workpiece carrier as such. In this case, for example, as a container for the bulk material to be cleaned, which does not have to be fixed. Materials: stainless steel, titanium, aluminium and plastics.
A clean room is a room that has an extremely low concentration of airborne particles. This includes all particles and substances that are suspended in the air and for the most part cannot be seen with the naked eye. These rooms are used in the semiconductor and chip industries, in the pharmaceutical and food industries, in the automotive industry and in the manufacture of electronic equipment. But not all clean rooms are the same; depending on the requirements/industry, there are differences in the design of the clean rooms. A distinction is made here between ISO standards and GMP guidelines.
A clean room system is a production facility similar to a clean room, whose tolerances with regard to particle content and particle size are more generous and less strict compared to clean rooms. Organic particles are usually not considered in clean rooms systems. They are used in the automotive industry, mechanical engineering, plastics technology and electrical engineering, among others. Clean room systems are defined according to VDA 19 and ISO 16232 Technical Cleanliness (international level). Classifications also exist here.
The difference between a clean room and a clean room system lies in the limit value of the tolerated particle sizes. While particle sizes of up to 600 micrometres are tolerated in clean rooms, a much lower limit value (<= 5 micrometres) applies in clean room systems. In terms of construction, the rooms hardly differ, only the dimensioning of the clean room technology used (ventilation and filter technology) differs and has a direct impact on the acquisition and
The purpose of cleaning systems is to clean and prepare the components to be cleaned for a subsequent processing step according to the necessary cleanliness requirements. The type and degree of contamination, the component geometry, the material and the required particulate and/or filmic cleanliness etc. play a major role here.
Depending on the requirements and objectives, various cleaning methods and systems can be considered:
Corrosion protection/preservation is about protecting surfaces of corrosion-sensitive components from corrosion. This includes isolating the surfaces from influences such as climate, moisture and aggressive substances. Compatibility with other materials must be taken into account, as well as ensuring that no side reactions occur with materials that do not need to be protected against corrosion, such as glass, plastics and electronics. The type of reaction takes place on an aqueous, oily or waxy basis.
Packaging is about protecting surfaces from environmental influences such as climate, humidity and aggressive substances. With correct packaging, surface properties are maintained and with them the specifications regarding surface cleanliness and corrosion protection. Likewise, good packaging must protect against mechanical damage.
The packaging itself should be reusable, easy to clean, recyclable, free of harmful substances and environmentally friendly. Easy and safe handling is just as important as compatibility with third-party systems.
Transport containers include wooden crates and pallets, mesh boxes and metal boxes. But also blister packs and trays. Containers and CKD racks for large parts or small load carriers (KLT) made of plastic or metal for smaller items are used.
Cleaning media remove impurities and also carry them away. They dissolve, dilute, emulsify, displace and rinse away physically absorbed substances on the surface. A distinction is made between aqueous parts cleaning, cleaning with solvents such as non-halogenated hydrocarbons (HC), chlorinated hydrocarbons (CHC) and modified alcohols as well as special processes.
Quality assurance ensures that the required result of the cleaning process is achieved and maintained until the specified point of use of the workpiece. This process is influenced by the cleaning system/process as well as upstream processes and procedures. The immediate environment of the cleaned parts is just as important as the product design and the manufacturing process.
Occupational safety is ensured by regular risk assessments at the individual workstations. Here, the workstations, processes, and necessary materials are checked to keep the potential hazards at the workplace as low as possible. The primary goal is to reduce accidents and illnesses and to prevent damage to the health of employees.
Bath monitoring involves checking the bath parameters and analytically monitoring the cleaning and rinsing baths. Process stability and consistent cleaning quality and corrosion protection are essential for the further use of components. In bath monitoring, warning and intervention limits are defined and tracked to achieve these goals. Common methods here are temperature monitoring and analytical methods for concentration determination using titration, photometry, bubble pressure tensiometry, pH value and conductivity measurement, and others.
In industry, deburring refers to the process of removing burrs, i.e. edges, splinters and fraying on workpieces. These burrs can be caused by various machining processes such as milling, drilling, punching or moulding. The aim is to make the parts smoother and safer by removing the burrs and smoothing the edges.
The following deburring processes are available:
In component cleaning, drying refers to the process of removing residual liquid from cleaned components to prepare them for further processes or despatch. The aim is to reduce moisture to an agreed or minimum level in order to prevent corrosion, malfunctions or other damage.
Drying can be carried out in various ways, depending on the requirements of the component and the cleaning system.
Common methods are:
The choice of drying method depends on various factors, such as the material of the component, the complexity of the geometry (e.g. holes, cavities), the residual moisture requirements and the resources available.
Drying is a critical step in industrial component cleaning, as it significantly influences the quality and functionality of the cleaned components.
Behind this are the automated processes for handling workpieces, such as inserting, transporting, positioning and removing components during the cleaning cycles. The aim is to optimise the material flow, increase efficiency and reduce production costs by reducing human labour while improving the reproducibility and quality of the cleaning processes.
Advantages of automation in component cleaning:
Automated handling components can be:
By implementing handling and automation solutions in industrial component cleaning, companies can optimise their production processes, improve quality and reduce costs.
Optimising, automating and monitoring cleaning processes.
This includes recording, processing and analysing process data in order to improve the quality, efficiency and transparency of cleaning.
Digitalisation describes the transformation of previously manual and analogue processes into digitally controlled, automated and data-based processes with the aim of increasing the efficiency, quality and reliability of cleaning and at the same time enabling new business models.
This includes
This involves the reprocessing of cleaning media and the professional disposal of residual materials. This includes the cleaning and, if necessary, the recovery of cleaning agents as well as the separate collection and disposal of oils, greases, chips and other contaminants in accordance with legal requirements. Environmental, safety and economic aspects should not be ignored:
Examples of treatment techniques:
Examples of disposal techniques:
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