Q: We are using a bath of Alconox powder for cleaning several metallic parts. We have found that both the concentration of Alconox, along with a set duration brings about the correct end result. As the wash solution is created at the beginning of each working shift, a gradual ‘weakening’ of the process occurs. In some instances, we resort to manually replenishing the tank … [Read more...] about Advanced Cleaning Mechanisms: Metallic Parts, Bath Monitoring
Medical Device
Using Expired Detergent
Q. Why does Liquinox have an expiration date? What are we losing by using expired soap? A. Liquinox® Critical Cleaning Liquid Detergent, is used to clean critical substrates such as implantable medical devices, pharmaceutical process equipment, aerospace and precision manufacturing components and sensitive laboratory analytical equipment. It is critical to be confident in … [Read more...] about Using Expired Detergent
Going Green with Cold Cleaning
Q: We are a large biopharma manufacturer and in an effort to go green with our cleaning, we are exploring cold cleaning (cleaning with cold water) using your detergents. These include Solujet in our CIP and Alconox powder for manual cleaning. Overall, they do not seem to work at these cooler temperatures, even with greatly increased time. Any recommendations for additives or … [Read more...] about Going Green with Cold Cleaning
Differences between Alconox and Liquinox
Q. Currently using Alconox, but are considering a switch to Liquinox. What are the recommendations and concerns with switching from Alconox to Liquinox? What are the difference in ingredients between Alconox and Liquinox? Do we need to do a validation? A. Alconox® Powdered Precision Cleaner and Liquinox® Critical Cleaning Liquid Detergent, are functionally equivalent … [Read more...] about Differences between Alconox and Liquinox
How to: Clean 3D Printed Parts
Q. We need to clean 3D printed plastic parts made of methacrylate. We need to make sure it’s safe for the plastic, but also ensures all crevices are residue, resin and particle free for critically clean parts. A. The technology of 3D printing has revolutionized industries ranging from precision manufacturing and aerospace, to electronics and medical device manufacturing. … [Read more...] about How to: Clean 3D Printed Parts