PECM Issue 70 2024 | Page 68

Solutions as diverse as the tasks in industrial parts cleaning

HEALTH AND SAFETY HIGHER CLEANING QUALITY

ECOCLEAN
Solutions as diverse as the tasks in industrial parts cleaning
Whether degreasing , classic component cleaning or high-purity applications - the demands on cleaning solutions have increased in all areas of the manufacturing industry . Ecoclean is responding to these changed market requirements with an even broader and more modularized product range . The focus is on higher cleaning quality , improved costs , and more energyefficient processes .
Component cleaning is a critical step in manufacturing , ensuring that downstream processes meet quality standards across all industrial sectors . The diversity in cleaning applications has increased , driven by factors like new and modified products , increasingly compact and complex geometries , and a broader variety of materials . Workpiece dimensions can vary from less than a millimeter to several meters . Depending on production stage , product , and industry , requirements for cleanliness and process complexity differ . For instance , final cleaning in high-tech industries , such as semiconductor manufacturing , medical technology , and precision optics , requires the removal of particulate contamination at the nanometer level and nanolayers of residual film . Conversely , in general industries , the focus is often on removing large quantities of chips and machining media at high speed . In all cases , cleaning processes must be economical .
To effectively tailor cleaning solutions to specific tasks , it is essential to consider various product and company-specific criteria in addition to cleanliness standards . This necessitates a flexible product range in terms of cleaning media , plant design , and process technologies . Ecoclean , as a full-range supplier , covers the entire spectrum of wet-chemical processes using water-based media , solvents , and modified alcohols . This comprehensive approach allows the company to efficiently customize cleaning processes and systems to meet specific product and company requirements , whether for batch or individual part cleaning . Ecoclean ’ s process design is supported by in-house Test Centers , including cleanroom facilities for high purity applications .
Modular systems , such as EcoCvela for water-based cleaning and EcoCstretch for solvent-based cleaning , offer efficient solutions for tasks requiring special equipment . The modular concept includes different chamber sizes and a variety of process technologies , such as spray cleaning , ultrasonics , injection flood washing ( IFW ), Pulsated Pressure Cleaning ( PPC ), and plasma cleaning . These systems are designed for both general industry and high-purity applications , ensuring short process times , high cleanliness levels and energy-saving operation .
In the field of multi-stage ultrasonic immersion cleaning , Ecoclean offers modular solutions through its UCMSmartLine , UCMPerformanceLine , and UCMHighLine series . These systems , comprising standardized modules for cleaning , rinsing , drying , and more , can be easily configured and commissioned . They are also designed for high-purity applications , with appropriate equipment for cleanroom operation .
With its diversified portfolio , Ecoclean enables companies across various industrial sectors to adapt to changing cleaning requirements in a cost-effective , energyefficient , and future-oriented manner . This approach not only ensures compliance with stringent cleanliness standards but also supports sustainable and resourceefficient manufacturing practices .
For further information , please visit www . ecoclean-group . net
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