Products Industrial cleaning Component cleaner removes all types of contaminants
MecWash Systems’ Aqueous Vapour Degreaser (AVD) is suitable for a variety of installations particularly manufacturing cells where where small batch, high value components are being processed. With its small footprint of less than 1.2m x 2.3m and an overall height of under 2.4m, the AVD is fully self-contained. Designed to remove all types of contamination such as soluble and mineral oils or greases, polishing compounds, lapping pastes and NDT dye pen- etrants, the MecWash AVD is recognised as an alternative to solvent degreasing. The unit cleans and degreases components via a single rotating, oscillating or static drum within which products are held. The washing process – with optional high temperature cleaning, in excess of 100°C where needed – takes place in this single chamber with components subjected to immersion and spray wash, immer- sion and spray rinses and hot air drying. “Operation at such elevated temperatures produces a high level of thermal energy that in turn softens and breaks down soils that would normally be resistant to aqueous cleaning,” comments MecWash Systems managing direc-
tor John Pattison. This same process reduces the viscosity and sur- face tension of the solution, which helps to achieve penetration of small diameter holes – with the cleaning and drying results therefore achieved much more quickly.
“The unit can also be fitted with ultrasonic washing and vacuum drying where necessary,” adds Pattison, who says the design can help customers address the increasing number of guidelines, regu- lations and documentation associated with solvent usage. MecWash Systems has been at the forefront of component clean- ing technology for almost two decades and each of its stand-alone systems – all based on the use of aqueous solutions – are known for their performance and environmental benefits. The AVD sits along- side the company’s other acclaimed systems including the Duo and the Midi designs. MecWash Systems T: 01684 271600
www.mecwash.co.uk
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Downdraught bench replaces fumes with clean air Air Cleaning Systems (acs) has
launched its FBS downdraught bench which has been designed to provide an ergonomic and practical solution to the problem of controlling and removing air- borne dust or fumes generated by linishing, sanding, finishing, de- burring and polishing operations. The new bench incorporates a
ventilated worktop with a G4 grade filter and a secondary HEPA filter that guarantees all particulate is captured in the fil- ters. Additionally, the two filters are clamped into place to prevent contaminant by-pass. At the base of the bench is the inverter (speed) controlled fan assembly that discharges the cleaned air at the bottom, rear of the bench. The acs inverter system allows the customer to control the rate of suction. The acs system with its environmentally friendly inverter regulates the power consumption in line with the fan speed to reduce power consumption and the associated costs.
Cleaning machine
batteries launched GNB Industrial Power, a division of Exide Technologies, has added two new batteries in its Sonnenschein line of products for cleaning machines. The new Sonnenschein GF 12 076V, which has improved high current toler- ance and significantly increased capacity to meet the cleaning indus- try’s performance criteria. Cleaning machines, which are used intensively for prolonged periods of time, demand a reliable and robust battery with an extra boost of power that can be pro- vided by the GF 12 076V. For smaller cleaning machines, GNB has added the new GF 12 052 YO to its Sonnenschein range. With its compact-sized power pack it is suitable for small cleaning machines and warehouse movers. GNB Industrial Power T: 01204 661460
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The design can now incorpo- rate uprights to the rear of the work area to support shelving, bin storage and overhead lighting with spot extraction via a 100mm diameter articulated arm to sup- plement the downdraught action of the bench. These additions provide the customer with a clean and clutter free work area that can be designed to optimise the work area for the operator. The option of a well lit and organised work station has been proven to improve productivity, work flow and operator comfort. Air Cleaning Systems T: 08442 256100
www.acs-ltd.com
Enter 333 Contact cleaner for varied surfaces
WD-40 multi-use product has launched a new range of special- ist products including its Fast Drying Contact Cleaner.
WD-40 multi-use product has been a household staple and one of Britain’s most trusted brands for almost 60 years.
The Fast Drying Contact Cleaner is a solution that cleans oil, dirt, flux residue and con- densation from sensitive elec- tronics and electrical equipment. It is said to rapidly penetrate into hard to reach areas, fast drying, without
leaving any residue. The product can be used on electrical equip- ment, contacts, plastic and rubber.
WD-40 Specialist assistant brand manager Kieron Roberts explains: “The Fast Drying Contact Cleaner, has been devel- oped to clean plastic, rubber and electrical equipment, by quickly penetrating and removing dirt, and the product also has the added benefit of WD-40’s Smart Straw, allowing a precise or wide stream application depending on the job at hand.”
New nozzle offers high impact spray
Cambridge based, Hypro, a specialist in spray nozzles has a newly engi- neered Impact-Pro nozzle said to have a 16 per cent higher impact spray than competitor brands. This means they use less water and pump power to achieve the required cleaning results and are said to be suitable for demand- ing pressure washing applications. With a uniform, even spray pattern and flows up to 65l/min the Impact-Pro nozzles are suitable for use in applica- tions such as hard surface cleaning, conveyor washing, building disinfec- tion, drain cleaning, food processing and label removal operations. Industrial product sales manager
Paul Herbert says: “The Impact-Pro nozzle was compared with four leading competing pressure wash nozzles and the results show that it achieved 16 per cent more force and a highly consistent impact across the spray footprint, whereas the other nozzles tended to fall off towards the edges, reducing their overall impact performance.” Also new to the European market are
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Hypro’s Sudden Impact rotating spray nozzles (pictured). The 0° jet concen- trates the spray in a rotating 24 or 30 degree pattern to give an ultra high impact for very fast cleaning performance. Hypro-EU
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MAY 2012 Factory Equipment
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