“Vanishing Oils” are often considered as an alternative to more conventional lubricants in light duty stamping and forming operations. The conception is that these formulations actually “vanish” eliminating the need for cleaning once there is no longer a need for lubrication. True, depending on circumstances, they may reduce or eliminate the need for cleaning but in fact, …
In order for a lubricant or coolant to be effective it must possess the very properties that make it difficult to remove. In industrial machining, stamping and metal forming applications, selecting lubricants and coolants wisely can greatly simplify cleaning processes required to remove them once these processes are complete. Effective lubricants must be able to adhere …
Lubricants and coolants are two of the most common contaminants requiring removal in industrial cleaning. Understanding their basic nature and how they work may help lead to the solution of many cleaning problems Lubricants help prevent friction between two surfaces moving relative to one another by, in effect, providing a barrier between the two surfaces …
Filters used to filter air, water and chemicals in industrial processes can cost thousands of dollars and more. Some filters are intended to be renewable by cleaning. Other filters, even some considered “disposable,” can be recovered for re-use using ultrasonic cleaning techniques. A filter, as we discussed in earlier blogs (search “filter”) is a device …
This blog is in response to recently received reader questions regarding the best designs for baskets and fixtures used in ultrasonic cleaning applications. The blog Reader Questions – Baskets for Ultrasonic Cleaning addressed previous questions. Today’s question concerns the use of metallic fasteners in the construction of baskets and fixtures to hold parts for ultrasonic cleaning. The …
This blog explores some common mistakes made in the application of de-ionization hardware. Although a properly engineered and installed de-ionization system will prevent these potential mistakes at the start, post-installation modifications by those less knowledgeable about de-ionizing technology don’t always respect good design practices. Temperature Limits – In general, de-ionization systems are not intended to …
This blog includes hints on ways to improve the quality and reduce the cost of de-ionized water. Those who use DI water in their processes know that the cost of DI water can be a major contributor to the overall cost of a process. The proper design and maintenance of a DI water system is …
There are many ways to de-ionize water. Some are small and simple while others are large and complex. The method used is determined by the volume of de-ionized water required and the desired purity. This blog will explore some of the de-ionizing means used in facilities with typical needs for parts cleaning applications. Removal of …
Next to water filtration and “softening,” de-ionization is probably the next most common water treatment. Ions in water interfere with many cleaning processes and cause water spots on drying after rinsing. The common measure of the amount of ions in water is “resistivity.” The more “resistive” water is, the less ions it contains. Water from a municipal …
Some means of reducing water hardness as we’ve described in preceding blogs is an almost universal first step in making water pure enough for most cleaning applications. But water softening only addresses the removal of only a few of many contaminants that are commonly present in our water supplies. The remaining contaminants range from ions …
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