MACHINERY
from 40 minutes to about 2 hours ). The PLC automatically controls each phase of the process following the program settings according to the polymer to be treated , constantly controlling the temperature directly on the component under treatment and maintaining an optimal thermal profile along the whole process , in order to optimise the cleaning effect and avoid damage due to too high temperatures ( deformation , cracks and surface charring ). Cleantech requires only a power supply and compressed air at 8 bar , while the nitrogen generator is integrated into the machine , making the system completely independent . The system does not even need an extractor hood or special ducts for the evacuation of fumes , as it is equipped with a catalytic exhaust system which does not release harmful gases or particles into the environment . As a result it can be installed almost anywhere .
Before and after
Some mechanical components containing polymer residues before and after the cleaning treatment in a Pht Petrelli Cleantech system .
A customer who decides to use the new cleaning technology of Pht Petrelli , therefore , benefits from numerous advantages starting from low energy consumption , very low operating costs , basic maintenance , no refractory elements , sand or other , no surface oxidation on cleaned components and no need for the disposal of special waste , thanks to the filter , the catalyst and the long-life gaskets .
FROM PRODUCT TO SERVICE „ But we have gone further : given the market success , in addition to the sale of these systems we have also thought of creating a service organisation , O-Life , to meet the requests of many SMEs which want to clean their components , but who cannot or are not
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