Introduction
Industrial cleaning is a critical process in manufacturing, ensuring compliance with Cleanliness Standards such as ISO 16232 and VDA 19. Efficiency in industrial cleaning processes directly impacts product quality, cost-effectiveness, and operational sustainability. Ecoclean India offers state-of-the-art solutions, including parts cleaning and degreasing, Ultrasonic Precision Parts Cleaning, high-pressure water jet deburring, surface preparation and surface treatment., to enhance cleaning performance and efficiency.
In this blog, we explore the best methods for optimizing the industrial cleaning process, reducing operational costs, and improving productivity.
Understanding Industrial Cleaning Standards
Manufacturing industries must adhere to ISO 16232 and VDA 19 standards for the automotive sector and similar standards for other industries as well, which provide guidelines for Cleanliness Testing, contamination control, and particle analysis. While these standards do not specify a particular cleaning method, they emphasize the importance of effective extraction, filtration, and analysis for achieving high cleanliness levels.
Key Technologies for Optimizing Industrial Cleaning
1. Injection Flood Washing (IFW)
Injection flood washing is a pre-cleaning process used to remove heavy contamination such as chippings, oil, and emulsion. This is typically the first step in a multi-stage cleaning process.
This process ensures thorough removal of contaminants by:
- Uses high-pressure water with split-flow or solid jet nozzles.
- Provides excellent cavity penetration, ideal for intricate workpieces.
- Removes the majority of contaminants before further cleaning steps.
2. Spray Cleaning:
Spray Cleaning utilizes the kinetic energy of fluid jets to dislodge contaminants from workpieces. This process is highly versatile and is widely used in industrial cleaning systems.
- Applied at pressures between 2 and 20 bar for effective cleaning.
- Pinpointed spray applications are ideal for cleaning deep bores and hard-to-reach areas.
3. Ultrasonic Cleaning to remove sticky contamination
Ultrasonic Cleaning uses sound waves to create microscopic bubbles in a cleaning fluid, which collapse and create turbulence that dislodges contaminants from the part’s surface.
- Ultrasonic frequency (kHz): Higher frequencies target fine particles
- Highly effective for precision components like those in Electronics, MedTech and Optics
- Tank volume: Larger tanks accommodate bulk parts for simultaneous cleaning
Ecoclean India’s ultrasonic units ensure maximum cavitation effect, improving cleaning efficiency while minimizing chemical usage.
4. Hot air and Vaccum Drying
Parts surface often leave moisture residues after cleaning, leading to corrosion and contamination. Ecoclean India’s machines’ uses Hot air and Vaccum Drying methods to complete the cleaning process with 100% dry parts. :
These methods use vacuum or compressed air to remove contaminants without the need for rinsing. These methods are ideal for parts that should not be exposed to heat or additional moisture.
- Advanced Filtration Systems for Sustainable Cleaning
Optimized filtration is key to maintaining cleaning efficiency. Ecoclean India’s dual filtration with combi-housings ensures superior filtration by:
- Using high-performance filter elements (HPFE) to capture microscopic contaminants
- Enabling closed-loop filtration to reduce fluid wastage
- Minimizing cross-contamination with an integrated oil separator
The Future of Industrial Cleaning
The future of industrial cleaning lies in automation, sustainability, and. Ecoclean India is pioneering innovations, such as:
- Hydro Pulse Vacuum Cleaning (HPVC): Using rapid pressure changes for enhanced cleaning
- Acoustic Performance Measurement (APM): Evaluating cavitation intensity for ultrasonic cleaning
- process optimization: Real-time adjustments based on contamination levels
Conclusion
Optimizing industrial cleaning processes is essential for enhanced productivity, cost savings, and sustainability. Ecoclean India’s cutting-edge solutions ensure compliance with global cleanliness standards while maximizing operational efficiency.
