Q. What can we do to reduce cleaning time? We want to be as optimal and thorough in our cleaning as possible. A. At Alconox Inc we recognize that manual cleaning may take minutes, spray cleaning seconds, and soaking may take hours, possibly overnight, to achieve comparable cleanliness. Cleaning time can be accelerated by: increasing temperature, increasing … [Read more...] about How to: Reduce Cleaning Time
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Cleaning Stainless Steel Weldments
Q. We need recommendations for cleaning stainless steel weldments. A Walter weld cleaning machine is being used. We have tried using Luminox but sometimes it does not produce satisfactory results. A. Luminox® Low-Foaming Neutral pH Liquid Detergent is a very light duty cleaner used to remove light oils and tiny particulates from delicate substrates. Generally, stainless … [Read more...] about Cleaning Stainless Steel Weldments
3D Printing: Cleaning Residues on Complex Geometries
This TechNote on cleaning residues on complex geometries of 3D printed parts was submitted by an industry colleague – Joe Schuttert from Vacuum Process Systems LLC. The technique of 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, allows for the production of complex geometries, both metallic and polymer, that a few years ago designers could only dream of. However, these … [Read more...] about 3D Printing: Cleaning Residues on Complex Geometries
Disposal of Alconox Inc. Detergents
Q: What is the proper way to dispose of your detergents? Are they drain safe? A: Detergent disposal in a proper manner is an integral part of a robust cleaning program regardless of scale or industry. Alconox Inc. detergents are biodegradable and without added softeners, brighteners, dyes or fragrances. This ensures a free-rinsing, residue-free cleaning process. Our … [Read more...] about Disposal of Alconox Inc. Detergents
Defining Free Rinsing Detergent
Q. Your website and literature often describes your detergents as free rinsing. What does free rinsing detergent mean? A. A free rinsing detergent means it will rinse away very easily or freely. This is vital to critical cleaning applications. Analytical glassware, medical device implants or biopharm process lines are just a few examples where clean, residue-free surfaces … [Read more...] about Defining Free Rinsing Detergent