Cleaning cast iron and steel parts
Cleaning cast iron and steel parts
(OP)
What is the best way to clean cast iron and steel before an item is assembled? Right now we're using sonic washers, but this is not getting the job done and is not very efficient as we have to load the parts into the cleaner then manually blow off the washer with shop air. Is there any new technology out there that will allow us to clean parts better than sonic washers can clean them? I essentially envision a small tunnel like washer that includes a heated wash, rinse and dry. I have a hefty budget and would like to know the leading manufacturers and/or pointed to literature that would be helpful. Thanks in advanced!





RE: Cleaning cast iron and steel parts
Thomas J. Walz
Carbide Processors, Inc.
www.carbideprocessors.com
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RE: Cleaning cast iron and steel parts
RE: Cleaning cast iron and steel parts
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Cleaning cast iron and steel parts
RE: Cleaning cast iron and steel parts
There are many types of parts washers that have the different stages you mentioned. Contact some reputable sources, such as:
Durr
http://www.durr-ecoclean.com/en/cleaning-and-filtr...
FMT
http://www.fmtinc.com/home.html
Jenfab
http://www.jenfab.com/
Walsh Manufacturing
http://www.walshmfg.com/parts.html
RE: Cleaning cast iron and steel parts
RE: Cleaning cast iron and steel parts
If you want state of the art, I guess that would by dry ice blasting, where solid CO2 grains are propelled at high speed toward the surface to be cleaned. Just like sandblasting, except there's no sand to be cleaned up; just whatever falls off.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Cleaning cast iron and steel parts
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