In the medical device industry, technical cleanliness is not just a requirement – it is a necessity. Whether it’s an orthopaedic implant, surgical tool, dental implant, or ventilator component every product must meet the highest level of cleanliness to ensure patient safety, effective sterilization, and long-term performance.
At Ecoclean, we offer customised industrial parts cleaning solutions that are designed based on the specific requirements of each production stage. These solutions are divided into three main stages:
- Pre-Cleaning – The First Step Towards Cleanliness
Pre-cleaning is the initial cleaning step done just after the manufacturing processes like shaping, forging, casting, or machining. During these operations, parts can collect oil, grease, burrs, and metal chips.
Objective:
To remove visible contamination such as:
- Oil, grease
- Burrs and chips
- Machining residues
Cleaning Technologies Used:
- Solvent-based or aqueous-based cleaning
- Spray cleaning
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Immersion and agitation
- DI water rinsing
- Drying
Typical Machines:
- Solvent machines: Universal 81C, Minio 85C, Minio 75C/P
- Aqueous machines: Universal 81W, EcoCmini, UCMCombiLine
Machine selection depends on contamination type and production volume.
- Intermediate Cleaning – After Finishing Processes
After shaping, many medical parts go through finishing steps like grinding, polishing, passivation, or coating. These processes add new types of contamination such as polishing pastes, grinding dust, or chemical residues.
Objective:
To remove:
- Polishing pastes
- Grinding dust
- Citric/Nitric acid traces
- Coating particles
Recommended Machines:
- Universal 81W
- EcoCmini
- UCMCombiLine
- UCMBaseLine
This stage prepares the part for further finishing or coating by ensuring it is particle-free and clean.
- Final Cleaning – Before Sterilization
This is the last and most critical cleaning step before the medical parts go for sterilization and packaging. The goal is to achieve ultra-high purity suitable for sterile medical applications.
Objective:
To remove:
- Fine dust
- Grease from the environment
- Organic contamination
Suitable Machines:
- UCMBaseLine
- UCMSmartLine
- UCMPerformanceLine
Once this cleaning is completed, the parts can go for sterilization and clean packaging without the risk of recontamination.
Summary Table:
| Cleaning Stage | Main Purpose | Contamination Removed | Suitable Machines |
| Pre-Cleaning | Remove oil, grease, burrs from machining | Oil, burrs, grease, machining residues | Universal 81C, Minio 85C, Minio 75P, Universal 81W, EcoCmini, UCMCombiLine |
| Intermediate | Clean after grinding, polishing, passivation | Dust, polishing paste, acid residues | 81W, EcoCmini, UCMCombiLine, UCMBaseLine |
| Final Cleaning | Prepare for sterilization and packaging | Dust, grease, organic particles | UCMBaseLine, UCMSmartLine, UCMPerformanceLine |
At Ecoclean, we help medical device manufacturers achieve the highest standards of cleanliness with tailored machine solutions for industrial parts cleaning and ultrasonic cleaning. Stay tuned for our next blog, where we’ll take a deep dive into Pre-Cleaning – its importance, challenges, and ideal machine combinations.
For any queries or to explore the right cleaning solution for your medical parts, feel free to connect with our experts today at +90 9029261666 or info.india@ecoclean-group.net
