Surface World June 2019 Surface World June 2019 | Page 26

INDUSTRY NEWS The perfect replacement for trichloroethylene and nPB in metal degreasing Looking back through the haze of regulatory confusion that has enveloped the world of component degreasing for many years there is one very bright star shining through the lurking mist: is a long-standing metal degreasing solvent manufactured in the UK to an acknowledged benchmark specification assuring the highest purity and most robust stabilisation qualities by Banner Chemicals Group UK. Created in the earliest days of industrial degreasing evolution, Perklone has stood the test of time as a most pure, stable, powerful and non-flammable industrial degreasing solvent for critical cleaning of precision components. As with all industrial chemicals, perchloroethylene (PCE) must be used in a controlled process with close consideration of safe working practices. It has been under very close health and safety scrutiny for many years making it one of the most researched and understood substances used within industry today. This in-depth, detailed knowledge and understanding underpins the knowhow and confidence in using it with assured control and safety. When delivered in the Solvecare drum containment system and using the closed loop pump arrangement to interconnect to an appropriately designed REACH compliant degreasing machine, Perklone use can be confidently considered as personally and environmentally safe and fully compliant with regulatory control. is ultra-pure, non-flammable and chemically stable with high solvency power making it extremely suitable for the highest specification degreasing applications. It is used extensively across the global technical manufacturing spectrum and has specific approvals for aerospace and oxygen applications. The high boiling point of provides for a larger ambient relative temperature difference, producing an extended and most effective vapour process. The extremely low surface tension provides excellent searching properties within confined and complex component geometry ensuring thorough degreasing, rinsing and drying and makes it especially suitable for ultrasonically activated processes. The combination of high purity and flash dry properties produces stain free drying. The robust stabilisation properties assure the long life of the solvent throughout the severe chemical challenges of continuous distillation from oil rich solutions and high temperature regeneration processes of carbon abatement filters. is delivered direct to customers in the Solvecare containment system, where the conventional 205 litre drum is secured within a strong, steel container providing fully bunded protection for transportation and storage. The drum is equipped with the impeller shaft of a pump system and a dry-break, quick release hose connector. The system is completed by the user having a pump motor to attach to the impeller and a connection hose with matching dry-break for closed-loop connection to the degreasing machine. Professional technical support is an important part of the Banner Chemicals, Precision Cleaning Solutions Division, customer service package. The comprehensive product range includes stabilisation test kits for both acidic and alkalinity measurements and stabiliser additive solutions. On-site technical support by qualified personnel is provided for training, technical measurement and process advice and we have well equipped laboratory facilities available for specialist analytical support. As the experts in precision cleaning and degreasing we can consult on new and existing projects, providing guidance and advice on best process and application, including cleaning trials, appraisal of cleaning performance, process definition and machine specification. The scope of supply includes the process, chemistry and associated machine packages. is supplied direct to customers from the manufacturing site of Banner Chemicals located in the UK. Transportation is an internal service making it cost effective, flexible and reliable and the large on-site stock holding capacity assures constant readiness for prompt and assured supply of product. and the comprehensive technical support service are readily available at very competitive prices on a direct purchase order basis, without necessity to commit to a lease type agreement. As a UK manufactured product, will not be affected by Brexit: supplies and deliveries can be guaranteed, and pricing will be stable. For further information on and other component cleaning products from Banner Chemicals: Telephone: [phone] Email: [email protected] Visit: bannerchemicals.com A new Business Development Manager for Banner Chemicals Banner Chemicals are pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Lucas into the role of Business Development Manager of their Precision Cleaning Solutions Division. 24 JUNE 2019 Ian has a wealth of experience in advanced component cleaning technologies for manufacturing applications. Director of PCS, Kul Sappal, remarks that “Ian has an acknowledged, long standing and respected reputation as a specialist in the component cleaning industry and he will be a great asset to our team”. Ian will be specifically responsible for advancing the development of the Precision Cleaning Solutions business along with additional group project activities. twitter: @surfaceworldmag