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Products & applications Industrial cleaning Aqueous cleaning keeps cutting edge tool surfaces spotless


Cambridge based tool engineer, C4 Carbides, recently commissioned an aqueous cleaning system from compo- nent cleaning specialist, MecWash, to remove oil and dirt from the cutting edge of tools prior to adhering carbide and painting.


C4 Carbides manufactures carbide tipped power tool accessories including jig and industrial band saw blades, which are exported across the globe. Project engineer, Simon Peckham, says: “The nature of our products demands we achieve a sterile surface prior to applying the carbide and painting. Any oil and dirt residue remaining from the production process has the potential to impact the efficiency of our products


and could therefore adversely affect our reputation.” C4 Carbides commissioned a MecWash Duo for instal- lation at its production facility, following comprehensive trials at MecWash’s purpose built facilities in Tewkesbury. The Duo benefits from a powerful spray wash and a flood /immersion wash. This provides superior cleaning thanks to full solution contact with all component sur- faces. This is followed by a re-circulating spray rinse, which provides high stan- dards of surface finish by removing detergent residues left by the wash solu- tion. The rinse stage can also be used to apply a longer term corrosion inhibitor for ferrous components. The Duo is a highly versatile system pro- viding precision cleaning for both large components and dense baskets of small


parts - all cleaning cycles are finished off with a hot air dry. Simon Peckham says: “We’re now experiencing excel- lent cleaning results from the machine which is really easy to maintain. I would definitely recommend installing a MecWash system.” MecWash


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New era for industrial pressure washers


Nilfisk-ALTO has launched its new Poseidon 5, 6 and 7 range of industrial cold water pressure washers.


The new range has been designed to exceed the standards required by the most demanding of applications and is set to redefine the industrial cold water sector. Andrew Caddick, senior group product manager for Nilfisk- ALTO says: “Our primary objec- tive was to reduce the overall cost of cleaning, within this objective we studied all aspects of build quality, practicality, ergonomics, serviceability and handling. Less time spent setting up, training


Centre attracts


healthy interest Surface preparation specialist, Vapormatt, says initial interest has been high in its first Contract Process Centre now fully operational in Gloucester. The facility, designed to provide key cleaning and surface preparation services to a wide range of manufacturing industries, makes use of Vapormatt’s technology and its 40 years’ experience in the sector. The centre provides a single source of


expertise, which enables customers to free up capital and floor space, allowing them to focus on the engineering man- agement and technical resources of their core activities. Vapormatt believes the service will be of particular interest for customers in key industries such as automotive and aerospace as well as in specialist sectors, such as re-grinding of drills and cutting tools. Vapormatt T: 01823 257976 www.vapormatt.com Enter 333


Factory Equipment NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2012


pressure washers long term per- formance within the toughest of applications.


and handling means money saved, it was therefore important the units were optimised from a transport and storage perspective. Industrial, heavy duty build quality is said to ensure the


The Poseidon 5, 6 and 7 models feature a strong 30mm steel frame and a foldable handle which reduces storage and trans- port space. Large, wide rear wheels provide good ground clearance and manoeuvrability on uneven ground. There are two firm grip lance holders and hose reel or hose hook for storage of the high pressure hoses. A front bumper protects against knocks and bumps in the line of duty. Nilfisk-ALTO


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Dust vacuum system on display Dust extraction specialists,


Dustcontrol UK, will be showcas- ing its latest centralised dust vacuum system over the coming weeks and months at a number of forthcoming UK trade shows. The DC 11 Module is a com- plete central unit for source extraction and industrial clean-


Enhancements


ing. The unit is said to be able to can manage just about every kind of dust and chip imaginable. James Miller, Dustcontrol UK’s general manager, says: “With the DC 11 Module we deliver a com- plete central unit from the fac- tory, which is very easy to install thanks to its ‘plug and play’ capa- bility. The product has been designed to produce more vacuum/kW and can have 1-6 extraction points working at the same time. It also has a maximum noise level of 65dB (A) and can be equipped with a HEPA filter.” The Dustcontrol UK team will be giving live demonstrations at Maintec (5-7 March) and The Total Processing & Packaging Exhibition (4-6 June 2013) Dustcontrol UK T: 01327 858001 dustcontroluk.co.uk


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eliminate failures Ametek Floorcare & Specialty Motors , whose motors are found in many types of floor cleaning equipment, has elimi- nated the number one cause of failure for vacuum motors used in wet pickup applications with enhancements to its patented bearing protection. The latest generation of Ametek wet pickup vacu- um motors also offer enhanced perfor- mance and improved energy efficiency. Bearing protection improvements involved moving the motor’s bearings to a clean dry area and relocating the motor’s cooling fan. The enhanced design also includes a labyrinth run-in seal for added protection. The enhanced bearing protection puts an end to operator concerns about motor failure due to grease wash out. This result was proven by the ‘suds test’, a special test to demonstrate wet/dry vacuum performance.


For users of series universal vacuum motors, the motor enhancements and improvements translate into motors with longer life spans and fewer motor failures from grease washing out of the bearing. In practical terms, it means longer shifts without the need to recharge as well as additional power available from low-voltage equipment for other demands. Ametek www.ametekfsm.com Enter 335


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